Posts Tagged ‘veteran events’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 05.03.26 (Vet. Travel, Resources, Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Winter Getaways For Veterans Last week’s article included summer getaways for veterans and members of the armed forces, including Shades of Green, a resort at Disney World in Florida. The article on the Department of Defense website states that a veteran can search for and…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 1.1.26 – Happy New Year! 2025 in Legislation, Local Events – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2025 Veteran Bills Passed By Congress and Signed Into Law Between January and late December, Congress passed 14 laws reshaping military and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits in accordance to rising costs, ongoing deployments, and pressure from veterans’ groups. The lawful measures range…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18.12.25 (Benefits, VA News, healthcare, Jobs, Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer NEW: President Trump announced last night that all 1,450,000 military serving will receive a war dividend before Christmas. How much? $1,776. In recognition of 1776, our nation’s anniversary. ___ Survivor Benefits From A Deceased Veteran Collecting Military Retirement Military We start off with questions from one of our readers:…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 02.10.25 (Govt. Shutdown, Local Events, Resources) – John A Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Government Shutdown – what you want to know: Q: I struggle to sign up for MyHealth.va.gov, is there a number to call to help me with signing up? Jim, Providence A: The Providence VA Medical Facility has a MyHealthVet Coordinator, Katherine Murphy. She can be reached at…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 21.08.25 (VIN fees, healthcare, local events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer New law waives VIN check fees for veterans and military members Legislation sponsored by Senate Special Legislation and Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Walter S. Felag and Rep. Jennifer Boylan to waive the fee for vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections for veterans and active-duty military personnel has been signed into…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24.07.25 (Naval War College trip, upcoming events, resources) – John A. Cianci ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Nursing Home Residents Visit Naval War College Museum A RI Gem: Naval War College Museum, Newport RI The Italian American War Veterans of US sponsored veterans and spouses of veterans living at long-term care facilities,  Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI, and Eastgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Service,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10.04.25 (WWII trip, poster contest, resources, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues WANTED WORLD WAR II VETERANS FOR ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO WWII MUSEUM Do you know a World War II Veteran? The Gary Sinise Foundation invites WWII veterans to join him for an all-expense paid trip to the National WWII Museum from April 29-May 2. All veterans attending…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 13.03.25 (VA fact and fiction, jobs, events, volunteer…) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues Photo: from the Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Day Parade – youth following the good path VA Secretary Defends Past and Proposed 15% Targeted Cuts Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, adamantly defends the past firing of an estimated 2400 VA employees. Collins ensured the potential 80,000 targeted future…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24.10.24 (Arlington info, upcoming events, resources ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues We start off with a question from one of our readers: Q: Am I eligible for Arlington Cemetery Bronze Star recipient for service during Vietnam? – Mike H, Cranston, RI A: The bronze star is not one of the awards that make a veteran eligible for Arlington…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 20.06.24 (VA Math, Vets Volunteer, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues VA Math is Not Traditional Math for VA Disability Compensation When 70 + 20 = 80 does not add up to 90, and is equal to 70 +20+20+80 for VA Disability Rating. Question from one of our readers: How does a new rating of 20% not increase…
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