Posts Tagged ‘RI Veterans Home’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 2.1.25 (Job Fair, Events, Resources… ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Job Fair – for the RI Veterans Home The RI Office of Veterans Services is looking for more team members to care for our Veterans at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. They are hiring CNAs – LPNs – and Culinary Professionals. The Career Fair will be held…
Read MoreAll WWII Veterans now eligible for no-cost VA health care, nursing home services -John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer On Friday, November 10, 2023, the VA announced World War II Veterans are going to be eligible for free nursing home care. This is what we know as of today, its implications for Rhode Island, veterans in nursing homes, and at the Veterans Home: The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 6.7.23 (Medals, fishing events, resources, discounts…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Questions from one of our readers: Q: How do I request military awards and decorations since I was already discharged before some of them were approved for my service? – Tom, N. Smithfield A: For the Veteran: In general, the military services will work replacement medal requests for the veteran…
Read MoreRI Veterans: An emotional moment between generations who keep us free – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer The group of Independence Day celebrating veterans departed the Rhode Island Veterans Home with a coordinated police escort, coordinated by members of the VFW Post 237, Bristol RI, to watch the Bristol 4th of July Parade. Here’s Retired General Richard Valent in his M15S1 1/4 ton Jeep: Upon arrival…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 8.6.23 (Vets Home cable, fishing, discounts, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues UPDATE – Rhode Island Veterans Home – FREE Cable and Internet RINEWSTODAY sources confirm a new deal has been agreed upon with a local cable/internet provider that will provide residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home FREE basic cable service and internet access. Next week a formal announcement is being coordinated…
Read MoreDeficiency-free surveys “thing of the past” says Vets Home director, veterans react. John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? Veterans Home charges, Veterans Court…16-2-23 – John A. Cianci
RI Veterans: Did you know? weekly column reviews events, information and opportunities for veterans in Rhode Island.
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (dental, Camp LeJeune, Cruise-in…) 29-09-22 – John A. Cianci
We start off with questions from a few of our readers: Q1 I read last week’s column on federal and state benefits for veterans receiving a 100% VA disability compensation. How do I get dental care thru the Veterans Administration? Frank, Providence. If you plan on using the dental and the VA Providence Medical you can call the…
Read MoreNEW weekly feature – “RI Veterans: Did you know?” – by John Cianci
by John Cianci, Department Service Officer, ITAM Introducing a new weekly feature – Look for this column every Thursday. Veterans Benefits …..Did You Know? A spouse of a deceased veteran could be entitled to monthly compensation of that veteran, approximately $1400 a month with medical benefits. Many Veterans at the Rhode Island Veterans Home have…
Read MoreTODAY: Be part of the RI Veterans Christmas Parade
Happy Holidays Veterans! Christmas Parade Dec. 26th After all that Christmas celebration with your family – head out to say “thank you” to Rhode Island veterans at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol. Santa, Elves, Grinches, and more will meet up at the Benny’s Parking Lot at 3:30pm at Rhode Island Veterans Home Road in…
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