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Posted on: August 24, 2023

Free Dental, Hearing and Vision Clinic - Veterans Prioritized

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Friday October 27th and Saturday October 28th 2023 at David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. No insurance requirements, No payments.
Sponsored by Mission of Mercy, Pittsburgh

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Posted on: August 15, 2023

Soldiers Breakfast

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Derry Area Philanthropy Committee (DAPC) wants to honor our local warriors - both  veteran & active service members November 18 from 8:00AM - 11:00AM.

Veterans and Active Service Members will enjoy a delicious breakfast for free!

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

6th Annual Veteran Bushido Festival - Veteran Non-Profit Fundraiser

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Live Concert, Food Trucks, Vendors, Craft Beer, Raffles, Jiu-Jitsu Comp

Tickets include food ticket, 3 craft beer, raffles for firearms and more.Visit Facebook Event page for tickets and additional event information

Helping Veterans Find Fitness and Communi...

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Other Public Lands

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Veterans and Gold Star Families are eligible for a free lifetime pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges and forests

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Posted on: April 20, 2023

How to Get Your Free Veteran ID Card

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Your service can get you free event tickets and entry to national parks, discounts from retailers, restaurants, hotels, recreational activities and many other perks. Learn how to get your free official Veteran ID card and easily show your Veteran status

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Veterans can now access their disability benefit decisions online

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February 23, 2023WASHINGTON — Veterans can now access their disability benefit claim decision notice letters electronically on VA.gov, empowering them to quickly and easily see their disability decisions.

Before this option was available, Veteran...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Veterans in Suicidal Crisis Can Go to any VA or Non-VA Health Care Facility for Free Emergency Care

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Including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

NACVSO Issues Details on Recent Changes for Those Affected by Contaminated Water at Camp Lejeune

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On August 10th of this year, President Biden signed into law the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 which granted broad relief to veterans suffering the effects of exposure to toxic chemicals from a range of sources including burn pits. This Act gives benefits...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Department of Human Services in Westmoreland County Announces First Ever Coordinated Entry System

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This Coordinated Entry System will begin with the County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) partnering with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and PA 211 Southwest (211). The Base Service Unit (the entry way into ment...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 27, 2021

Veterans: Get Your Flu Shot Today!

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Eligible, enrolled Veterans can get a FREE flu shot at VA Pittsburgh

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Posted on: October 27, 2021

Mary's Market Emergency Food Pantry

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Mary's Market provides canned goods to Veterans who don't always have access to food

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Posted on: March 17, 2021

How to Confirm Individual Helping File Your VA Claim is Accredited by US Dept of Veterans Affairs

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The Accreditation Search Index, provides state-by-state contact information, as well as a downloadable list, of Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives, attorneys and claims agents who stand ready to assist with preparing VA claims in an ethic...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: March 2, 2021

Virtual Treatment for Veterans Dealing with Substance Use

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Veteran and First Responder (VFR) Healthcare has partnered with PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment via telehealth for substance use disorder specifically designed for Veterans and their families.

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Posted on: November 12, 2020

Delays in Obtaining Military Documents for Eligibility Determinations

Dear Funeral Directors:

We are asking for your assistance. As you may be aware, the government’s primary repository for military personnel records, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), has been closed to the public since March due to the...

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Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: May 7, 2020

Reminder for Veterans to Review, Update Benefits They Have Earned

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All veterans should occasionally check with an accredited veteran service officer to see if changes in a veteran’s circumstances or changes to benefit policies may have modified the programs they are eligible to receive

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Posted on: February 13, 2020

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center

Click on the link below for more info.

War Related Illness and Injury Study CenterClick on the link below for more info.


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Posted on: February 4, 2020

Military Medals

Search our Unclaimed Property database for
military decorations from various conflicts.

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