Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
Inaugural Veterans Award Luncheon at URI honors student veterans, community members
The University of Rhode Island’s Center for Military and Veteran Education (MAVE) and the URI Student Veteran Organization honored several members of the community last week at their inaugural Veterans Award Luncheon. The luncheon, held in the Multicultural Student Services Center’s Hardge Forum, was open to all members of the URI community and recognized several…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Veteran plates, Military Caregivers, Memorial Day), John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers – How do I get a disabled veteran plate in the State of Rhode Island? John, Exeter RI Answer – The State of Rhode Island DMV details the requirements and eligibility to obtain the disabled veteran plate, here: https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/license-plates/veteran-plates Step 1, to be…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.05.23 (Building Bridges, Memorial Day, resources) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 04.05.23 (Father Marciano, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Veteran, Father Marciano – 2023 Verrazzano Day Committee Italian American of the Year Father Robert L. Marciano, current president of Bishop Hendricken High School, and retired Rhode Island Air National Guard colonel, will be honored on May 21 as the Verrazano Day Person of the Year…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Health Records, events, a 99th Bday…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Sharing and Accessing Your VA Healthcare Records Questions from one of our readers: I am having problems signing up for VA MyHealtheVet, who do I call at the Providence VA? Bill, Exeter The Providence VA My HealtheVet Coordinator is Katherine Murphy, (401) 952-2655. She can answer…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Graffiti gone, Adopt a Vet, Wreaths, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues UPDATE – Garden of Heroes Memorial at the Rhode Island State House MISSION COMPLETE No more traces of the vandalism at the Garden of Heroes Memorial located on southside lawn at the Rhode Island State House. VFW State Commander Tiger Patrick took charge and rallied the…
Read MoreGolf Tournament to benefit Operation Stand Down RI and honor Col. Dillon
by John Cardullo, sportswriter A golf tournament will be held on Monday, July 17th at Agawam Hunt Historic 1897 Golf Course in Rumford, Rhode Island. The tournament is in memory of the class of ’64 La Salle Academy classmate, Colonel Gerry Dillon, for his service to his country and fellow man. Funds raised will be…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? TriCare, local events, resources… – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (update on Veterans Home charges, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? Military sexual trauma, Veteran of Year, events, resources – John A. Cianci
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