Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 30.11.23 (Army Navy game details, events, healthcare..) – John A. Cianci
Army Navy game at Gillette
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Operation Stand Down opens historic Woonsocket home for female veterans
Woonsocket home for homeless female veterans by operation stand down ri
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 23.11.23, Thanksgiving dinner, Army Navy, Vets Center – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on Veterans issues Photo: SFC John A. Cianci – 2003 Members of the 119th Military Police Company stationed in Baghdad, Iraq patiently and proudly display the 2 turkeys prepared for members of 119th MP Co on Thanksgiving. Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans and Immediate Family TODAY “Walk-ins are welcomed,” said one…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 16.11.23 (Army-Navy Game, Thanksgiving, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on Veterans issues Did you know the Army-Navy Game will be played at Gillette Stadium on December 9, 2023 ? Did you know the Army-Navy Game is called America’s Game and the game played at Gillette Stadium in New England will be the first time in the 124-game series history? Did…
Read MoreAll WWII Veterans now eligible for no-cost VA health care, nursing home services -John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer On Friday, November 10, 2023, the VA announced World War II Veterans are going to be eligible for free nursing home care. This is what we know as of today, its implications for Rhode Island, veterans in nursing homes, and at the Veterans Home: The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs…
Read MoreIn the coming years, generations of older Veterans will be leaving us – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Reprinted: 11.11.24 Of the 16.6 million living veterans, serving in World War II to the Global War on Terror, one half of these veterans are age 65 and over. The graying of America’s veterans is well-documented in a U.S. Census Bureau report released last July. Taking a Look…
Read MoreCranston honors veterans at Veterans Day Parade & Park View 5K
The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. The route will start in front of Legion Bowl on Park Avenue continuing past City Hall on to Hayward Street and down Rolfe Street. After the parade, a speaking ceremony will be held at Cannon Memorial which will include remarks on…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 09.11.23 (Veterans Day, resources, special discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Happy pre-Veterans Day to all Rhode Island veterans and their families – we honor you! Please read our event list to see how to celebrate in your community. ___ VA Help to Avoid Foreclosure Sadly, in the last two weeks Veterans struggling financially have reached out seeking guidance on…
Read MoreVeterans Honored at Waterfire’s Salute to Veterans – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer WaterFire’s Salute to Veterans was held on Saturday in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs. The event was a moving tribute and one of the most popular Waterfires of the season, with ceremonies held at the WaterPlace basin area, with flags all around. A World War…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 02.11.23 (medical, events, resources, discounts…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Did you know November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and bravery, and honor those who have died in the pursuit of freedom/ Did you know Rhode Island has over 62, 000 veterans living throughout Rhode Island? Did…
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