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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 10/10/2018 09:00 AM EDT

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In Case You Missed It:  The Center for Minority Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to minority Veterans, service members, and their supporters on a weekly basis.

 

VA's Under Secretary for Benefits to Hold Live Stakeholder Webcast
10/09/2018 11:22 AM EDT

On Oct. 16, at 2 p.m., ET, VBA’s Under Secretary for Benefits, Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., will host a webcast about the state of the Veterans Benefits Administration.  VA invites the public to participate in this important event, which will be of interest to Veterans, dependents, service members, Veterans service organizations, VA employees, and all those who have an interest in Veterans’ benefits. [From VAntage Point]

10/05/2018 #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Dovey Johnson Roundtree
10/05/2018 06:00 PM EDT

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Dovey Johnson Roundtree.  Dovey served from 1942-1945. [From VAntage Point]

We honor her service

Prescription Refills for Veterans on the Road
10/05/2018 10:00 AM EDT

Imagine you are on a vacation with your family with the sound of waves crashing and warm sun rays peeking through the palm trees around you.  Then, an alarm goes off on your phone to remind you to take your medication and when you open the bottle, you realize your prescription is running low. [From VAntage Point]

Fort Bliss National Cemetery's Caretaker Apprenticeship Program Offers Veterans a 'Way Back'
10/04/2018 02:03 PM EDT

Air Force Veteran Curtis Jackson has lost his way a few times in the last 25 years, but knows his life is now firmly back on track.  He attributes much of this to the Department of Veterans Affairs and its Cemetery Caretaker Apprenticeship Program. [From VAntage Point]

WWI Centennial Commission and National History Day Partner to Create 'Who They Were' Toolkit
10/04/2018 11:24 AM EDT

The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and National History Day have created “Who They Were,” an activity geared toward engaging young people in exploring and sharing stories of their local World War I generation.  This event is an effort to remember the men and women from their communities who served the country 100 years ago. [From VAntage Point]

ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on VA Mental Health Care
09/28/2018 03:27 PM EDT

In support of Suicide Prevention Month, VA and Veterans of Foreign Wars teamed up for an #ExploreVA Facebook Live event to discuss how to recognize the need for mental health care and where to go to find help.  Dr. Keita Franklin, Executive Director of Suicide Prevention within VA’s Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and James Moss, Assistant Director for Veterans Health Policy at Veterans of Foreign Wars, provided information on a range of resources and services available to service members, Veterans and their family members. [From VAntage Point]