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DoD to extend Commissary/BX/MWR privileges to Veterans, MISSION Act Urgent Care, Lay Wreaths on Veteran Graves

DoD to extend Commissary/BX/MWR privileges to Veterans, MISSION Act Urgent Care, Lay Wreaths on Veteran Graves


U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 12/04/2019 06:30 PM EST

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Wreaths Across America

National Wreaths Across America Day is December 14th

Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that has coordinated laying Christmas wreaths on Veteran’s graves every year since 2007. Their mission involves honoring and remembering Veterans around the holiday season. You can get involved and volunteer to lay wreaths!

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Veterans need Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) to access bases for commissary/BX/MWR privileges

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The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access for Veterans on Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations.

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K9s for Warriors provides service dogs for Post-9/11 Veterans

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K9s for Warriors is a non-profit organization that provides trained service dogs for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma related to their service. The group helps to end Veteran suicide and to restore dignity and independence to those who have served in the military.

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Continuing the Fight: Veterans at the CIA

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Veterans comprise nearly 15% of CIA’s workforce, and the CIA continues to serve alongside our military partners across the globe. CIA, the broader Intelligence Community, and the American people benefit from the insight and impact of Veterans who bring to their work a wealth of experience and knowledge.

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VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA’s urgent care benefit

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How do I find the nearest in-network community urgent care provider?

There are no urgent care clinics in my area. What do I do?

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Borne The Battle: Wayne Hanson

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As Christmas draws near, Army Veteran Wayne Hanson reminds us to honor our Veterans during the holiday season. Every year on December 14th, Wreaths Across America celebrates Wreath Day by placing wreaths for fallen Veterans. Hanson discusses his work with Wreaths Across America and his desire to help these fallen soldiers be remembered.

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  1. Sam WashingtonDecember 9, 2019 at 12:55 AM

    To not forget why we are free, tat freedom is not free and some gave it all!
    14 Decembre is the day when George Washington died in 1799 at 10:00 p.m.
    at his Mt. Vernon home after five decades of service to his country.

    IN MEMORIAM!

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