FW: Veterans Day: Never Forget What They Gave

Thank you
Robert Serge

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Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 07:00:30 -0500
From: jmburgess@dav.org
To: booperser@live.com
Subject: Veterans Day: Never Forget What They Gave

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FW: Mental Health Resources for Veterans on AVVA

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:58:26 -0400

Subject: Mental Health Resources for Veterans on AVVA
From: melissa@reingoldassociates.com
To: questions@chapter17lasvegas.org

Hi

A couple of weeks ago I emailed you about Make the Connection, which provides extensive resources for Veterans suffering from mental health conditions.  Make the Connection also features video testimonials from Veterans from all eras and branches and VA approved treatment and support resources.  I believe these resources would be a good addition to the your resources listed on http://www.chapter17lasvegas.org/resources.html.

Let me know if I can answer any questions or provide you with additional information on these valuable resources for Veterans. 

Thanks,

Melissa Schaff

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Make the Connection provides personal video testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives. The site also provides informational resources on mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression, and symptoms of problems such as drug and alcohol abuse.

FW: RAO Bulletin 15 Oct 2013 (HTML/PDF Editions) available for downloading

Thank you
Robert Serge

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From: vva106@live.com
Subject: FW: RAO Bulletin 15 Oct 2013 (HTML/PDF Editions) available for downloading
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:51:57 -0600

Subject: FW: RAO Bulletin 15 Oct 2013 (HTML/PDF Editions) available for downloading
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:14:31 -0700

> From: raoemo@sbcglobal.net
> Subject: RAO Bulletin 15 Oct 2013 (HTML/PDF Editions) available for downloading
>
> RAO
> BULLETIN
> 15 October 2013
>
> HTML/PDF Edition
>
> THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES
>
> Pg Article Subject
>
> 03 == Overseas Vet's Voice in Congress -- (Tammy Duckworth Volunteers)
> 04 == Government Shutdown ------------(Troops OK; Veterans Maybe Not)
> 04 == Government Shutdown [01] ----------- (Honor Flight Tours Impacted)
> 06 == Government Shutdown [02] --------------------- (TRICARE Guidance)
> 07 == Government Shutdown [03] -------------- (Impacted Veteran Services)
> 09 == Government Shutdown [04] --------------- (Federal Employee Impact)
> 10 == Government Shutdown [05] ------------- (Real Estate Industry Impact)
> 11 == Government Shutdown [06] -------- (Impact on Troops & Academies)
> 12 == Government Shutdown [07] -- (Duckworth Says Vets Deserve More)
> 13 == Government Shutdown [08] ---------------(Iwo Jima Memorial Closed)
> 14 == Government Shutdown [09] ------- (DAV Relocates Services Offices)
> 14 == Government Shutdown [10] ----------- (1 Nov VA checks in Jeopardy)
> 15 == Government Shutdown [11] ---- (VFW Disgusted w/Govt Leadership)
> 15 == Government Shutdown [12] ------- (Military Death Benefits Restored)
> 17 == Government Shutdown [13] ------- (Prepare for Delayed Vet Benefits)
> 18 == Government Shutdown [14] ---------------- (Impact on National Guard)
> 19 == Government Shutdown [15] -------- (WWII Memorial Closing Protest)
> 20 == Debt Ceiling --------------------- (What Every American should Know)
> 21 == Veteran Title Prerequisites ------------------------- (Who is a Veteran?)
> 22 == National Museum of the Pacific War ----------------------- (Overview)
> 24 == Pledge Of Allegiance [01] ------------------------- (Dispute Over Usage)
> 25 == DFAS Retiree & Annuitant Pay Dates ---------------------------- (2014)
> 26 == Applying for SBP Annuity [02] ----------- (Educate your Beneficiary)
> 26 == OBIT ~ Herbert E. Carter ------------------------------------ (4 Oct 2013)
> 28 == Obituary for Navy Tradition --------------------------------- (1775-2013)
> 29 == Thrift Savings Plan 2013 [03] ------------ (TSP Has Strong September)
> 29 == Make a Fast $50 -------------------------------------------------- (50 Ways)
> 32 == FICO Credit Score [07] -------------- (Is it Prudent to Pay for Scores?)
> 33 == COLA 2014 Update 01 ----------------- (Debt Ceiling Potential Impact)
> 35 == Saving Money ---------------------------------------- (Real Estate Agents)
> 36 == Disney's Armed Forces Salute [01] -------- (Extended thru SEP 2014)
> 37 == Military Discount Verification Companies ----------- (Are they Safe?)
> 38 == Sweepstakes Scam ------- (Mailing Company Assets Frozen by FTC)
> 38 == Foreign Currency Scam --------------------------------- (How It Works)
> 39 == Navy is the Best Service ------------------------------- (10 Top Reasons)
> 41 == Arlington National Cemetery [42] ---------------- (Section 60 Cleanup)
> 42 == California Vet Cemetery [13] --------- (Ft. Rosecrans Burials to Cease)
> 43 == Colorado Vet Cemetery [04] --------- (VA Sales Agreement Executed)
> 44 == DoD Chronic Adjustment Disorder Policy ---------- (Notable Change)
> 45 == DoD Mobilized Reserve 8 OCT 2013 --------------- (Decrease of 656)
> 45 == DoD Fraud, Waste, & Abuse [07] -------- (Unneeded C-27J Spartans)
> 47 == VA Loans [06] -------------------------- (Credit Report Impact on Loan)
> 49 == VA Veterans Canteen Service ----------------- (Part Of Your Benefits)
> 49 == VA Budget 2013 [07] ------ ($562,000 Artwork Purchase Questioned)
> 50 == VA Pain Management [02] ------ (House Heating on VA Opiate Use)
> 50 == VA Claim Tips [03] ---------- (Secondary Service Connection Claims)
> 52 == VA Clinic Murrieta CA ---------------------- (Serving 7,762 Veterans)
> 52 == VA Claims Backlog [115] --------- (Shutdown Torpedoes VA Efforts)
> 53 == Board of Veterans' Appeals [06] ---------------- (All Appeals on Hold)
> 53 == Medal of Honor Citations --------------- (Mabry, George L., Jr. WWII)
> 54 == Vet Job Resume Writing ------------------------------------ (Key Words)
> 56 == Homeless Vets [44] ---------------- (Fort Snelling Conversion Project)
> 57 == Homeless Vets [45] ------ (Brown Signs California Vet Housing Bill)
> 57 == Vet Jobs [127] --------- (Caesars Entertainment Corp Hiring Program)
> 58 == Vet Hiring Fairs -------------------------------- (1 Oct thru 30 Nov 2013)
> 59 == Vet Drivers License [08] --------------- (Designation Status Oct 2013)
> 61 == Vet Charity Watch [39] ---- (Allied Veterans Mastermind Convicted)
> 62 == Military History ------------------- (WWII Solomon Islands Campaign)
> 63 == Military History Anniversaries -------------------- (Oct 16 thru 14 Nov)
> 63 == WWII Vets 51 ---------------------------------------- (Tippins~Willam A)
> 65 == POW/MIA [60] ----------------------------------------------- (The Big Lie)
> 67 == POW/MIA [61] -------------------------- (Identified 1 thru 14 Oct 2013)
> 70 == WWII Pre War Events ----------- (Nazi Radio Exhibition Booth 1932)
> 70 == Notes of Interest ------------------------------------------ (1-14 Oct 2013)
> 71 == Spanish American War Image 37 ------------------------ (Fever Wards)
> 71 == Stroke [06] ------------------------------------------ (Cause & Prevention)
> 73 == Flu Shots [05] -------------------------- (Quadrivalent Vaccines + Q&A)
> 75 == Health Care Reform [54] ------- (The Requirement to Buy Coverage)
> 76 == Tricare News [02] ------------------ (October 1 Changes in TRICARE)
> 77 == Tricare & ObamaCare [01] --- (Most Users Meet ACA Requirements)
> 78 == State Veteran's Benefits & Discounts ---------------- (New York 2013)
> 78 == Tax Burden for Arkansas Retirees --------------------- (As of Oct 2013)
> 80 == Aviation Art -------------------------------------------- (The Homecoming)
> 80 == Veteran Legislation 113th Congress --------------- (As of 12 Oct 2013)
> 81 == Veteran Hearing/Mark-up Schedule --------------- (As of 13 Ocy 2013)
> 82 == Have You Heard? -------------------------- (The Miracle of Toilet Paper)
> 82 == Military Lingo/Jargon/Slang ------------------------------------------ (019)
> 84 == Interesting Ideas -------------------------------------------- (Grilled Cheese)
>
> Attachment - RAO Bulletin 15 Oct 2013
> Attachment - Veteran Legislation as of 12 Oct 2013
> Attachment - Vet State Benefits & Discounts NY 2013
> Attachment - Military History Anniversaries 16 Oct thru 14 Nov
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FW: Only 5 Days Left Until Life is Beautiful!

Thank You

Robert Serge

VVA 17 Member

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> Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:33:03 -0700
> Subject: Fwd: Only 5 Days Left Until Life is Beautiful!
> From: holidayofnations@gmail.com
> To: rserge1@outlook.com
>
> Hope you are doing great please post this information. Thank you and
> God bless my phone number is 702-365-5686 or email me at
> holidayofnations@gmail.com
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Patricia Martinelli Price <holidayofnations@gmail.com>
> Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:25:11 -0700
> Subject: Re: Only 5 Days Left Until Life is Beautiful!
> To: Downtown Speaker Series <hello@downtownproject.com>
>
> Thank you for all the information great sucess with your event. Will
> be out of town for a major summit on World Peace this is their 40th
> Annual Event and my grand father and father have been sponcers for
> many years and they worked very closely with this group we also do a
> World Peace Summit every year in Vegas for over 43 years and Harvest
> Festival, Holiday of Nations Valentine Tea Easter Eggs Hunt 4th of
> July and Back To School Fair.We focus on our Veterans and their
> families, Homeless and working poor families. I recived your
> information Vegas has had major concerts with art vendors and speakers
> in the past and food they had about 50 thousand people but their
> tickets we only 100.00 to 50.00 dollors and the money went to several
> non profit groups. I am a Native Las Vegas so was my father and grand
> father my kids and grand kids. Many of you are new to our city and
> were not aware.Then the founder died and God knows what happened the
> kids didn't want to take the event over. I Love the Name Life is
> Beautiful because not to many people know that we all have thing that
> happen that make us stronger but still life is beautiful. Please tell
> Mr. Tony Hsich's that as a Native Las Vegan I thank him for all he is
> doing to get Down Town Las Vegas going again. But the elected
> officials need to work on issues with our Homeless Veteran's our
> Working Poor Families and our Homeless Families that are addressing
> the issue not pretending that is is not there. Since you are working
> to make downtown a better place for all of our human families all of
> this issues need to be addressed like drop in centers to help our
> homeless Veterans shame on us for not addressing that issue. Our
> Veterans have given their life for us to be a free Nation an the
> one's that are still alive we need to help with jobs and address this
> issue as a City, State and Nation what a disrespect that is not
> happining. And since Mr Hsich's downtown dream will help many people
> he can hire our Veteran's I am wotking on a project with major people
> and our Veteran's will be the first to be hired and Nativan's Nevadans
> and then the rest of our human families that have made Nevada and
> America their Home.Maybe he can remind the elected officials that they
> work for us of the People for the People and by the People. God bless
> have a great week.and God bless AMERICA and the And The WORLD.
>
> On 10/21/13, Downtown Speaker Series <hello@downtownproject.com> wrote:
> > Get your tickets here! (http://www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com/)
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FW: Lots of talk, little action on debt deal in Congress

To: grumpiebob.veteransfirst@blogger.com

Subject: FW: Lots of talk, little action on debt deal in Congress
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:16:34 -0400

Congress spent the weekend insisting that it will reach a deal to raise the federal ...

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FW: Stand Up for Veterans Update

Thank you
Robert Serge

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Subject: Stand Up for Veterans Update
To: booperser@live.com
From: lbogle@davmail.org
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2013 10:08:44 -0400

Stand Up for Veterans Update More Info October 9, 2013 Congress Blog: Time to Put Veterans Funding First In The Hill's Congress Blog, DAV's Washington Executive Director Garry Augustine says that the current government shutdown, and the harmful effect it is having on veterans, "…is outrageous and unacceptable; worse it was predictable and preventable." He points out that VA medical care programs are currently protected from budget battles thanks to the enactment of advance appropriations several years ago. "Given the demonstrated success of advance appropriations for health care programs, and the continuing budget stalemates, Congress should vote to extend advance appropriations to all VA discretionary and mandatory programs," Augustine concludes. VSOs Continue Assisting Veterans With Claims Despite Shutdown Although VA has not released details about whether, when, or how VA regional offices will be closed to the public when carryover funding runs out as early as next week, DAV and other VSOs have vowed to continue providing their free services to veterans. In a news report by Military.com, DAV's Jim Marszalek said that, "…if the veterans are not allowed to access the buildings to initiate their claims, we are going to set up our mobile service offices." Marszalek said that DAV services officers would even set up tents near closed VA regional offices if necessary in order to ensure that veterans get the help they need to file claims for benefits. Bills to Expand Advance Appropriations Could Have Shielded Veterans During Shutdown Military.com reports that the VA still does not back pending advance appropriations legislation even though it could have shielded all VA programs from the current government shutdown. According to the Military.com report, "…the Department of Veterans Affairs will not say if it will support legislation -- first filed in February -- that would provide the entire agency with full funding a year in advance." House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL), who sponsored the bipartisan legislation (H.R. 813) with Congressman Mike Michaud (ME), said his goal was, "…to keep VA services from becoming a casualty of partisan politics." Companion Senate legislation (S. 932) was introduced by Senators Mark Begich (AK) and John Boozman (AR), but has yet to be approved by the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

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FW: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 06:40:22 -0500

From: jmburgess@dav.org
To: booperser@live.com
Subject: DAV: October 2013 Newsletter

Your update from Disabled American Veterans | Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served

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DAV HOME ABOUT US DONATE   DAV Is Here for Veterans Government shutdown or not, DAV believes that veterans are a national priority. That's why we're still on the job. Whether in their offices or setting up canopies in public areas, Veterans across America will find our National Service Officers ready to assist them in filing claims for benefits. When they can't rely on the government to stay running, our veterans rely on supporters like you. Show our injured heroes you consider them a national priority too. Read more >> Read more >> Spotlight DAV Auxiliary Member Makes News When her veteran husband Roy died, Ana Dunn took up his calling to serve veterans. Now her 2,500 volunteer hours at Chattanooga's Outpatient VA clinic have been recognized by her local news. Join Ana in her support of our injured veterans as you make a gift of $25, $50, or $100 now! Help Support DAV You can make a difference in the lives of our nation's injured veterans! Claims Assistance Need help filing your VA claims? Turn to your local DAV office. Become a Member Join your fellow wounded veterans and become a member of DAV today. Volunteer Stand by our veterans and give the gift of your time. DAV Auxiliary Anyone can support the families of our heroes. Learn about DAVA today! Forward to a Friend Enjoyed this newsletter? Send it to a friend! Join Our Communities MORE NEWS FROM DAV More Caregivers Seek Aid A bill is working its way through Congress to extend benefits now given only to caregivers of post 9-11 veterans to caregivers of veterans of earlier wars. Equity is the goal, but cost is expected to be the issue in making the bill a law. Read more >> DAV: Process Claims Right the First Time DAV says lowering the disability claims backlog will take getting it right the first time: "The answer is to get it right the first time," says DAV's David Autry. Read more >> Harley-Davidson Hosts Benefits Counseling Harley-Davidson of Jamestown, NY,  hosted a DAV Mobile Service Office, which the motorcycle maker sponsors under its Harley's Heroes program. Veterans visiting the MSO were treated to counseling on VA benefits.   Read more >> Volunteers Invited Behind the Wheel Looking for a meaningful DAV volunteer opportunity, with fellowship a likely by-product? In New York state and other areas around America, drivers are needed to take veterans to medical appointments in DAV vans. Find out how you can help with the DAV Transportation Network. Read more >> Will You Be of Service Now? What do veterans, caregivers, volunteers and you all have in common? You all know what it means to give of yourselves for the benefit of others. As ill and injured veterans face the uncertainty of what a government shutdown brings, will you do so once again and make a gift of $25, $50, $100 or more now? Read more >>