Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
39th Columbus Day Festival: John A. Cianci, veterans writer for RINewsToday, Grand Marshall
The 39th Annual Columbus Day Festival on historic Federal Hill from October 11th – 14th, 2024. This year’s opening ceremony will take place at 12 pm on Saturday, October 12th at the DePasquale Plaza stage. This year our honorees are: Grand Marshall – John Cianci Italian American War Veterans of the US, Vincent A Cianci…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10.10.24 (disability, parade, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer (Publisher’s Note: We are pleased to announce that our Veterans writer, John A. Cianci, has been named Grand Marshall of the Columbus Day Parade – with full ceremonies this weekend. Look for our full article TOMORROW – and come out to cheer John on! – We are so proud!)…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 03.10.24 (Honor Flight recap, Events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Photo, top: Navy Veteran Ron Allen and his son, Guardian Jeff Allen Do you know the story of Kilroy and why he is on the WWII monument in Washington DC? According to AI on Google, Kilroy is a fictional character and the subject of a popular World War II…
Read MoreRINewsToday Veterans writer, John A. Cianci, a Guardian on 31st RI Fire Chiefs Honor Flight to DC
“High Voltage” Honor Flight to Depart T.F. Greene International Airport Early Sunday A.M. – Rhode island News Veteran Contributor To Be On RI Chief Honor Flight on Sunday Photo, top: Two U.S. Army retired Master Sergeants, MSG Ernie Lacombe and MSG John A Cianci, diplaying “High Voltage” 31st RI Fire Chief t-shirts to be worn on…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 26.09.24 (Fisher House, OSD success, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Start off with questions from our veteran readers. Q: I am scheduled for surgery at the West Roxbury VA Center, which will require an overnight stay – does the VA offer any lodging for my wife? Paul, Smithfield, RI A: Yes, within walking distance is a Fisher House. Fisher…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.09.24 (TODAY at Operation Stand Down, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues We start off with questions from our veteran readers. Q: – My license was suspended because I didn’t show up for the court date and have several outstanding tickets. Can a veteran get help to fix it? A: – Yes, in fact, starting today Operation Stand…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 12.09.24 (housing, events, Operation Stand Down) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Housing Operation Stand Down RI – OSDRI – helps facilitate a combination of permanent supportive, transitional and recovery housing offers to low-income and disabled veterans to meet their needs. Located on eight campuses across Rhode Island, OSDRI has developed, owns and operates 88 units. Each housing program…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 05.09.24 (disability claims, vet events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Questions from our readers: Q: – I am rated 10% for my right knee, which has worsened and now I need a total knee replacement, what should I do? Bill, Pascoag, RI A: – Step 1, file a VBA Form 21-526EZ for temp 100% based on replacement…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 29.08.24 (Find a gravesite, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans’ issues Questions from our readers Q: I am trying to locate the grave site of a friend who I know was buried in a veteran cemetery, is there any way I can find out where he is buried? – Steve, North Providence A: Yes, not only can you…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 22.08.24 (Disability benefits, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
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