Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 21.11.24 (Medicare decision, Thanksgiving, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Question from one of our readers: Q: I have VA health coverage; do I need Medicare? John, North Smithfield RI A: In my opinion and based on assisting veterans navigating thru the VA health care system and assisting Veterans to resolve private health care coverage, and…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 14.11.23 (Veterans Day report, events, discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Photos: John A. Cianci Update From Veterans Day 2024 RINEWSTODAY updated the list of local businesses offering FREE and or Discounted Items toveterans on VeteransDay multiple times as we learned about all the activities planned throughout the region – more events, parades, discounts, etc. than seen before.…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – TODAY
November 11, 11:30am start – City of Cranston 2024 Veterans Day Parade – Rolfe Street, Cranston – Attending: Mayor Ken Hopkins invites everyone to the annual Cranston Veterans Day Parade. This annual event is a treasured tradition in Cranston, offering an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together in gratitude and respect. The…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Veterans fish, Maine’s “Do Not Eat Wildlife” over PFAS, SoRI Conservation District
Trout Stocking for Veterans Day Weekend The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a special trout stocking in advance of Veterans Day in honor of our veterans. Several thousand Rainbow and Brook Trout will be stocked in selected areas. “Stocking fish in popular waterbodies is a gesture by which DEM honors Rhode Island veterans…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: (Updated) Local Veterans Day events, discounts, restaurants – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began, and now coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are…
Read More2,500 “Buckets for Vets” packed at Ocean State Job Lot, for PA veterans in need of winter items.
Photos: Courtesy Ocean State Job Lot Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain with 153 stores across the Northeast, and its Charitable Foundation, today filled more than 2,500 ‘Buckets for Vets’ to provide veterans and military families at risk with warm coats, protective clothing and essential cold-weather supplies to aid them…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 31.10.24 (Major Richard Star Act, events, updated) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues TODAY! Join us! ___ Did you know despite partisan issues between Republicans and Democrats, one issue that remains bi-partisan, is passing federal, state, and local bi-partisian legislation taking care of our nation 16 million veterans? Did you know disabled veterans collecting 40% VA compensation (estimated $800 a…
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? 17.10.24 (Columbus Day Parade, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Thousands came out this week for the 39th Columbus Day Parade in Federal Hill. Grand Marshal, John A Cianci led the military and veteran contingent in his military dress blues. 39th Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Thank You Thanking all for the support and recognition being selected…
Read MoreFrom the Hill – dispatch from John A. Cianci as Columbus Day Festival continues…
The streets were packed in the early morning Saturday for Opening Ceremony for 39th Federal Hill Columbus Day Festival. The Opening Ceremony started with 11-year old Liliana Iavarone singing the Star Spangled Banner. Chills ran through the crowd as this young girl sang. Veterans in the crowd stood at attention with their hands over their…
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