Posts Tagged ‘veteran events’
RI 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…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.04.24 (find your buddy, benefits, volunteer, events)-John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, writer on veterans issues Locating Someone You Served With Question from one of our readers: “I am trying to locate someone in my unit who was with me when the tent collapsed on me injuring my shoulder during Desert Storm. Will the VA help me locate him? Bob, Foster” Answer: Yes,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 26.10.23 (Medical records, events, resources…) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Questions from one of our readers: Q: – How do I get a copy of my VA medical records? Joe L, Richmond RI A: – There are several ways of obtaining copies of VA medical records. The easiest way is going to Providence VA Medical with your identification and asking…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Do you know? 05.10.23 (Community Care, Columbus statue, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Editor’s Note: A packed article from writer Cianci this week – take some time to read all the information he has put together for you! Update: Military Police Event held September 29, 2023 – 20thanniversary of the death of 3 Rhode Island National Guard killed in action Almost 200…
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