Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
WWII veteran, Roger Desjardins, turns 100 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Other members of ITAM 100 club: WWII Veterans Caster Salemi, 102, Arthur Mederois, 10, Bill, Soule 101, and sitting Louie Dolce, 100. Rhode Island World War II veteran Roger Desjardins turned 100 years old today. It was hell, said World War II veteran Roger Desjardins describing his combat experience…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 16.01.25 (Job Fair, GI Bill, events, volunteer needs, more) John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues NEW: RI Veterans Home – Thursday & Friday – Career Fair What: Career Fair – the Rhode Island Veterans Home is looking to hire more staff to open up an additional neighborhood and serve more veterans at the long-term care facility in Bristol. Join Governor Dan McKee,…
Read MoreFrom Detroit to Pawtucket, and back again: The journey of a WWII footlocker – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues “There and Back Again.” originating from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, is an expression that means a complete round trip to a place, including the journey back to where you started. The journey of my late-father’s military olive-green footlocker began last June, after I was notified by a…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 9.1.25 (Veterans Court, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Q. From one of our readers living in a long term care facility. I served with the Marines and spent significant time training at Camp Lejeune.Currently, I am at a long term care facility and Medicaid pays for my care. I am still married. I have never…
Read MoreRI 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 MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 26.12.24 (Military history and Christmas, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Happy Holidays to all of you. From the Department of Defense website,https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/1713087/4-major-military-events-that-happened-on-christmas/ 4 Major Military Events That Happened on Christmas On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.12.24 (104 WWII Veteran Medeiros, 2024 review…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues 104-year-old RI Battle of Bulge Survivor, WWII Veteran Arthur Medeiros; one of Rhode Island’s Most Decorated Living Combat Veterans and John A. Cianci RI WWII Survivor of Battle Of Bulge December 16, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.12.24 (Claims, volunteer, gardening, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Sleep Apnea: How to understand denial and submit additional evidence From one of our readers: I was diagnosed with sleep apnea by the VA last year, however, the VA denied my claim for sleep apnea as “not service connected.” Q: What do I need to do to prove…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 5.12.24 (Thanksgiving to remember, events, resources ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans” issues Post Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving at Perella’s Ristorante, in Warren, RI, 175 Thanksgiving meals were served to veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military. Attending and or volunteering were veterans who served in every single war since World War II: Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanstein, and Iraq…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 28.11.24 (Tricare, Thanksgiving, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans” issues Photo, top: John Cianci, RINEWSTODAY veterans writer (center), and members of the 119th Military Police Company . Cianci is holding 2 turkeys he cooked in Baghdad, Iraq in 2003. Q. I live in Rhode Island, retired from the RI Guard and eligible for TRICARE at age 60,what…
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