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Topic: Veterans Administration
According to the Veterans Administration statistics for 2019, Montgomery County has 36,873 veterans with an annual economic impact from Veterans Administration (VA) compensations to Montgomery County veterans of $387,781,000 an increase of $64,400,000 from 2018. ![]() Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization Assistant Director Stacey Hopwood (left) helping a veteran. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: June 19th, 2020
The FDA issued an updated FDA COVID-19 Response At-A-Glance Summary that provides a quick look at facts, figures, and highlights of the agency’s response efforts. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Heart failure in Methamphetamine Users: Could this be the next epidemic among Vets?
![]() Heart failure associated with methamphetamine use is on the rise among U.S. veterans. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Veterans Day: Soldiers Discuss ServiceWritten by Army Staff Sgt. Tina Villalobos
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th as Armistice Day, according to the Veterans Administration. Through legislation passed June 1st, 1954, Nov. 11 became Veterans Day — a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Since the 9/11 attacks against America, many U.S. service members have become seasoned warriors, some with multiple deployments under their belts. Many troops have chosen to continue their service in the military. ![]() Soldiers serving in Germany discuss values, service, and sacrifice as Veterans Day, observed Nov. 11, approaches. Here, Army Sgt. Charles Roseboro prepares to perform preventive maintenance checks and services with his comrade during Exercise Combined Resolve V at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Nov. 7, 2015. (Courtesy photo) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Corrected: Homes for Our Troops to build new house for disabled Clarksville vetThe Homes for Our Troops Build Brigade for Army SSG Heath Calhoun will begin tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM Friday, April 23rd – Sunday April 25th. Not the 30th as originally reported!
Homes for Our Troops Construction Manager Larry Archer along with General Contractor Jimmy Miller from Jimmy Miller Construction will raise the first wall at 8:30 AM on Friday April 23. Montgomery County Mayor Caroline Bowers will welcome everyone at that time during the official ceremony. SSG Heath Calhoun served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division. He was severely injured when a rocket-propelled grenade hit his Humvee on November 7, 2003, resulting in the amputation of both his legs above the knee. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Congressman Tanner, Commissioner Keys visit Stewart Co. Health Center and VA Clinic
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Post 911 GI Bill
The VA will be accepting applications for the new Post 911 GI Bill starting 1 May. They will start paying the benefits starting 1 August. This IS NOT a reenlistment option however, you may incur a Service Remaining Requirement (SRR) to participate. Please see the link for more information: http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/benefits.htm#CH33 Sections: News | No Comments
Clarksville For Obama brainstorms platform for DNC national conventionAs the Democratic Party’s convention nears, results of “Listen to America” to shape party platform Clarksville For Obama met recently to do its part in crafting this new national party platform. About 50 people converged at “Get Some Coffee” at the Great Escape Theater Complex along Trenton Road for Clarksville’s “Listen to America” event. Jim Robertson and Tyrone Taylor, Clarksville for Obama and Tennessee for Obama members, respectively, co-chaired the event. The meeting objective was to choose five topic areas, brainstorm to finalize, prioritize and develop enactment of those particular interest proposals. Five brainstorming groups were formed to consider the specific topics. «Read the rest of this article» |
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