Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
RI Veterans: Did you know? (VALife, taxes, events…), 19-1-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers: “I brought my DD214 to the Town Hall in Coventry for the tax exemption credit on my house and was told I was not eligible. Correct me if I am wrong, Governor McKee signed a…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (COLA, taxes, events…), 5-1-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues We will start off with questions from our readers on the COLA increase and whether VA disability/compensation is taxable Who do I contact if I did not get the COLA increase on January 1, 2023? – Linda, Pascoag If you do not see a difference in…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (commissary rights, events, discounts), 29-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer Commissary and Exchange Privileges for Veterans at Newport Navy Base We start off with a question from one of our readers. Am I eligible to shop at the Commissary at the Newport Navy Base in Newport, RI as a veteran? – Lenny, Woonsocket RI Yes, if eligible as a…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Camp Lejeune, Christmas resources…), 22-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer First – Merry Christmas to all our veterans, supporters, and readers, here! Let’s start off with questions from a few of our readers on Camp Lejeune I served at Camp Lejeune during the time the water was contaminated, should I contact one of the lawyers who are advertising…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (License plates, events, resources), 15-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veteran contributing writer Here’s what you need to know about all the veteran plates available to you: Rhode Island Veteran Plates Did you know the State of Rhode Island has a new bronze star plate for bronze star recipient available starting in January 2023 (see eligibility below and requirements)? Did you…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Cancer info, Wreaths…), 8-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Did you know, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men? Did you know a VA study done between 2005 and 2019 found a decline in prostate cancer screening has been linked to subsequent increases in advanced cancers, according to data from the U.S.…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Lung cancer, resources, events), 1-12-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Photo: Wreaths Across America (see event below) VA Lung Cancer Screening Program Saves Lives Did you know lung cancer is the deadliest cancer among Veterans in the United States, and is predicted to claim 5,000 Veterans’ lives this year? Did you know the VA offers and recommends…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (A Thanksgiving letter home), 24-11-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Editor’s Note: John is working on a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans at Perella’s Ristorante today – no one is harder working when it comes to holidays than John. (The dinner is 1pm & 3pm. with Italian American War Veterans and Auxiliary providing deliveries, etc. Reservations had…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Thanksgiving, healthcare…) 17-11-22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers. Veterans who use VA Health Care – Understanding Medicare and Medicare Part B Q1: I turn 65 and will lose my coverage from the local police department. I also have Tricare for Life, and VA Healthcare.…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Trout & Salmon stocked at 8 ponds, lakes for Veterans Day weekend
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a special trout and salmon stocking in advance of Veterans Day in honor of our veterans. Rainbow trout and Sebago Atlantic salmon will be stocked in eight ponds and lakes starting Wednesday, Nov. 9, and continuing through Thursday, Nov. 10. Cyanobacteria alerts will prevent stocking…
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