Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
RI 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? 29.06.23 (MWR, transportation, summer events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Veteran Organization announces New Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR)Transportation Program The Italian American War Veterans of US announced the organization’s newest transportation program that will provide FREE transportation to veterans living at state and private nursing homes for leisure and special events to enhance a veteran’s life. “I can not get the image…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Healing art of fly-fishing has veterans out for the day
Photo: Veterans participating in Fly-Fishing event in Richmond, Rhode Island Mother nature didn’t deter over 20 veterans and a dozen volunteers from fly fishing over the weekend at Carolina Fish Hatchery in Richmond, RI. The event was a collaboration of the Providence/Warwick Vet Center, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management exclusively for service members and veterans. This…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 22.06.23 (C&Ps, Vets Home, outdoors, events, more…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Photo: RI Veterans Home Resident Home Council President Raymond Houle Questions from one of our readers: Q: I received a call from a company claiming to be contracted with the VA to do a medical exam for a claim I have, and prior to discussing information…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 15.06.23 (Vets Home Cable update, outdoors, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues We salute our Flag for National Flag Day recognized this week, June 14th – and hope all our veterans who can will fly theirs proudly! Rhode Island Veterans Celebrate Army’s 248th Birthday with Good News General Assembly votes to remove state park fees for Rhode Island Gold…
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 MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 1.6.23 (Memorial Day, events, discounts, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Photo, top: The Rhode Island National Guard Rifle Squad fired volleys following the wreath laying. (RI Dept. of Veterans Affairs) Question from one of our readers: I visited the Boots on Ground for Hero Memorial over the Memorial Day weekend event at Fort Adams and my grandson…
Read MoreMemorial Day activities – “we remember”
Battleship Cove, Fall River – 2 new Vietnam era helicopters and display are now open Monday, May 29th, 8am to 6pm – Boots on the Ground, Fort Adams Drive, Newport – A patriotic display of over 7,000 boots honoring our post 9/11 fallen service members. A program of Operation Stand Down RI. Monday, May 29th,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 25.5.23 (Memorial Day events, discounts, resources) – John A. Cianci
Memorial Day 2023
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