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RI Veterans: Did you know? 15.08.24 (Surrender Day, Victory Day report, events…) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreVictory Day in Rhode Island recognizes state’s outsized contribution in WWII. Events set:
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans The State of Rhode Island celebrates Victory Day on 2nd Monday in August 2024. Why as the only state to have a state holiday for Victory over Japan? First, and most important to honor those 96,000 brave Rhode islanders who served in World War II. And, to never forget the…
Read More“Someone’s trash is a military family’s treasure: Ours”. Herb Weiss story spreads around US.
by Nancy Thomas, publisher In the first week of June, our writer on aging issues, Herb Weiss, documented a personal search to retrieve a military chest belonging to his father, when a couple in Detroit found it cast away on a sidewalk for anyone to claim. The couple went out of their way to try…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 08.08.24 (RI’s Victory Day, events, scam info, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Veterans: Alerts On Scammers – To Include Possible VA Employees A few months ago a Providence Veterans Administration worker, Michael Darrah, was indicted on three counts of bribery and one count each of extortion, gratuity received by a public and witness tampering. In layman terms, veterans and…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 01.07.24 (Pardon info, Victory Day, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Question from one of our readers: Q: I heard President Biden issues a pardon for all veterans who were discharged for being gay. If true, what do I need to do to get my discharge upgraded? Michael, Fall River A: On June 26, 2024, the White House issued a statement…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 25.07.24 (filing claims, Purple Heart, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Frequently Asked Question On Filing Claims Q1 I received a initial decision on August 1, 2023 (last year). However, I have not had a chance to gather additional evidence to submit a supplement claim. Can I ask for an extension? Michael, Warwick RI A1 By filing an…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18.07.24 (Cremation urns, golf, events, resources) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.07.24 (Cold War, volunteer, events, resources ) – John A. Cianci
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Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 04.07.24 (Events, Disability support, more…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues A wonderful Fourth of July – Independence Day to all! Questions from our readers Q: – My dad is a veteran and is a 100% disabled veteran. He needs nursing home care. What is he eligible for from the VA to help pay for nursing home care? Cindy,…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 27.06.24 (VA benefits, mental health, resources, events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Questions from readers Question 1: I am not qualified for VA health care, am I eligible for any VA benefits? Vince, North Providence Answer: Vince, not sure when you applied and were denied, however, the VA expanded health care to thousands more veteran in March. A press release by the…
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