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LOUISIANA DVA ANNOUNCES 100% VA FUNDING SECURED FOR NEW VETERANS CEMETERY; AWARDS CONSTRUCTION BID
“I am extremely gratified to announce that funding has been secured from VA for our state’s newest Veterans cemetery… Continue
Added by Lane Carson on August 25, 2010 at 8:35pm — No Comments
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES CONTRIBUTES TO STATE’S FIRST LATINO AND NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS’ ART EXHIBIT
A call has gone out to all Latino and Native American veterans/artists to contribute to Arizona first art exhibit dedicated to honoring Arizona’s Latino and Native American service men and women. The Arizona Department
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on August 25, 2010 at 3:02pm — No Comments
Admiral Leroy Collins Jr.
Earl,
I was so sorry to learn of the Admirals passing. I admired him greatly and was touched by his deep Commitment for our Veterans especially those young troops attending school and the struggles they have. As you know he was among small group I invited to meet with the VA Secretary in DC. He was a true leader and advocate for our Veterans. I am honored to have known this fine gentleman He will be sorely missed.
Please relay my condolences to his wife and let her know she
… ContinueAdded by Terry Schow on August 2, 2010 at 8:53am — 3 Comments
ARIZONA STATE VETERAN HOME-PHOENIX GETTING NEW TOP ADMINISTRATOR FROM VERMONT
(Phoenix) – Colleen Rundell, current president of the National Association of State Nursing Homes and administrator for the Vermont Veterans’ Home, will take over the reins at the Arizona State Veteran Home-Phoenix in September.
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on July 16, 2010 at 10:54am — No Comments
For Vets with PTSD, end of an unfair process, By Eric Shinseki
Added by Terry Schow on July 12, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments
Navajo Veterans Awarded Two Bronze Stars 43 Years After Service
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Director Joey Strickland pins the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster to the chest of Lee Chee in a special ceremony in Chinle, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. Chee, a Navajo veteran, was awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster and a "V" device for Valor for his actions during a firefight near Lai Khe, Vietnam on June 17, 1967 when he was a Private First Class in the 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry.
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on July 3, 2010 at 4:09pm — No Comments
ODVA Director Jim Willis Wins SBA Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year Award
PORTLAND - The Small Business Administration awarded Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Jim Willis its state and regional Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year awards for the work he did establishing the Veteran Small Business Repair Loan Program. The regional award included the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
Accepting the award before hundreds of Oregon busi
… ContinueAdded by Terry Schow on July 2, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments
Arizona Veterans Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Korean War
Norman Ross, State Vice-Commander, Arizona Korean War Veterans Association and Jessie Gersten, State Commander, Arizona Korean War Veterans' Association join Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Director Joey Strickland at the Kino Veterans' Korean War Memorial during ceremonies in Tucson commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. The day before, Director Strickland was a keynote speaker at a 60th anniversary commemoration in Phoenix that drew hundreds of veterans.
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on June 28, 2010 at 11:55am — No Comments
A Message from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Father’s Day June 20, 2010
On behalf of all of us here at the Department of Veterans Affairs, greetings and happy Father’s Day. This is a time when families acknowledge an
Added by VET PAO on June 18, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ SERVICES HELPS CREATE BEDS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
Flanked by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director Joey Strickland presents a $125,000 ceremonial check to Terry Araman, Community & Veterans' Liaison for the Madison Street Veterans Association. The real money in the grant will help pay for 49 new transitional housing beds for homeless veterans located in a former downtown Phoeni
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on June 15, 2010 at 1:44pm — No Comments
LDVA OPENS SERVICE OFFICE TO SUPPORT NEW ORLEANS AREA VETERANS
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) hosted a ribbon cutting on April 28 to announce the opening of its newest service office, located at the Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. LDVA now maintains service offices in all of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.
The opening of this location marks the first time Orleans and St. Bernard parish Veterans will have a local office in their community since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the former LDVA service office which had been located in C
… ContinueAdded by Lane Carson on June 14, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Alabama National Cemetery Honors America's Fallen
One of the largest Memorial Day programs in Alabama, the ceremony paid tribute to those who have died while serving their country, and honored the veterans who are buried at the national cemetery.
Quincy Whitehead, director of the Alabama National Cemetery, welcomed those in attendance.
“I consider it a great honor and… Continue
Added by Robert Horton on June 4, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments
Memorial Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director Joey Strickland, and Wayne Ellis, Director, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona salute as the National Colors pass in review during Memorial Day observances at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.
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Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services Director Joey Strickland salutes as an honor guard passes during the Arizona’s annual observance of Vietnam Remembrance Day at the Arizona Vietnam Memorial at the state capitol in Phoenix.
Added by M. David Hampton on April 30, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
Arizona WWII veteran presented with long lost medals
Added by M. David Hampton on April 23, 2010 at 1:41pm — No Comments
Arizona Day of Remembrance
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Director Joey Strickland (center, red tie), William Heidner, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds, Col. Thomas Payne, Commander, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (in uniform) and others attend the State of Arizona's official commemoration of the Days of Remem
… ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on April 16, 2010 at 10:25am — No Comments
Arizona Veterans' Director Recognized By National NCOA
Arizona State Department of Veterans' Services Director Joey Strickland is presented with a certificate of appreciation from the National Non-Commissioned Officer's Association by Phoenix NCOA representative Bo Bohach for his support of the NCOA and Arizona veterans.
ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on April 3, 2010 at 12:28pm — No Comments
2010 Annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Gala
2010 Annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation Gala
“A Special Evening with Professor Jeremi Suri”
Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
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Groundbreaking for Arizona’s second veteran home
State Representative Jerry Weiers, ADVS Director Joey Strickland, Governor Jan Brewer and Tucson Mayor Robert Walkup prepare to break ground for Arizona's second veteran home.
ContinueAdded by M. David Hampton on March 23, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments
VA out reach
Added by William J Shepperson on March 19, 2010 at 7:32pm — 1 Comment
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