Amvets Department of DC

Senate passes bill to help veterans affected by burn pits The Senate voted Tuesday night to pass a long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law. The final vote was 86-11.

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The FAA will be hiring Air Traffic Controllers soon. Applications open June 24-27. so if u know some young folks between 18-30 tell them to go to www.faa.gov/be-atc

Salary range between $103-164k. Paid training and school.”

The application window opens nationwide June 24-27 for all eligible U.S. citizens. Check back on June 24 to access the application. ”

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https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/06/16/veterans-exposed-agent-orange-radiation-toxic-water-included-landmark-burn-pit-bill.html

Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange, Radiation, Toxic Water Included in Landmark Burn Pit Bill The bill, expected to be signed by President Biden, contains a number of initiatives to help veterans sickened during military service before Sept. 11, 2001.

AMVETS National Commander Greg Gregory S. Heun's Greeting to the DC Department of AMVETS 2022 Annual Convention

Washington DC Mayor dMuriel Bowser's Greeting to the DC Department of AMVETS 2022 Annual Convention.

Commander Parker's Greeting to the DC Department of AMVETS 2022 Annual Convention

Photos from the 77th Washington DC Department of AMVETS Convention. Swearing in by the National 3rd Vice Commander Paul Shipley.

Commander Ainsworth installed as the 2nd District Commander.

Enjoyed visiting the Family and Friends Day Fundraiser sponsored by AMVETS DC Dept Johnnie Collins Jr AMVETS Post 8. Good event, good job!

Veterans Day Message for Amvets Department of DC Members and Friends

Memorial Day provides us a solemn opportunity to remember our fallen Brothers and Sisters in arms, reflect upon their courageous sacrifice, and show gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. It also affords us the opportunity to pay homage to those Families who lost their loved ones in service to the Nation-and continue to feel the full weight of that sacrifice today.

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance, but it is also a time for us who serve this Nation, both in and out of uniform, to reaffirm our own commitment of selfless service. In doing so, we not only honor the memory of those who served before us, but also vow to carry on the legacy of excellence in the world's finest military force. In the words of John F. Kennedy, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

Sincerely,

Daniel Parker
Commander, DC Department

To All my fellow Veterans

These two women hosted our hospitality room and did an excellent job.

Veterans, don't hesitate to speak out if you are not getting the service you deserve!

Lack of action by Atlanta VA hospital affected veterans, doctors VA inspector general's report finds fault in mail that languished in Atlanta hospital basement.

On March 18, 2022, Rep. Clay Higgins introduced H.R. 7158, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act. This legislation would give VA the authority to place and pay for veterans who want to reside in a medical foster home. Veterans who have a service-connected disability rated at 70% or greater, or who need nursing home care due to a service-connected disability, would be able to request placement in a medical foster home certified and inspected by the VA.

Medical foster homes offer veterans long-term care in a more family- and community-oriented setting. These homes provide a long-term care alternative for veterans who want to have greater independence and remain closer to their families and communities than institutional care might provide. It also allows VA to meet the veterans’ needs for assistance with daily living when these needs are no longer able to be met safely at home.

Currently, while veterans eligible for nursing home care may elect to receive their care at medical foster homes VA does not cover the cost for such placement. Instead, these veterans must pay for this service out of pocket or through private insurance. H.R. 7158—the Long-Term care Veterans Choice Act would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover the cost of medical foster homes for veterans otherwise eligible for nursing home care through the VA.

As the number of veterans needing long-term care is expected to significantly increase over the next decade, it is important that VA implement policies that honor veterans’ preference to age at home or in their communities. DAV strongly supports this legislation, in accordance with DAV Resolution No. 022, which notes that VA lacks sufficient non-institutional long-term care alternatives, such as medical foster homes, and calls for VA to provide veterans access to a wider range of options for this unique type of care support.

DC Department of AMVETS Johnnie Collins Jr received the Silver Helmet Award.

Here's a few pictures of gift bags that were made for homeless members and veteran groups in the Washington DC Community. 1st Vice Commander Tony Raines and 2nd Vice Commander Angie McKnight distributed gift bags in Downtown Washington DC area today. Commander Clyde Pike will be distributed gift bags to a veterans group. Thanks DC Post 0008 members for your cash donations and your support in making this project successful.
2nd Vice Commander McKnight❤

AMVET Wilson Jackson Presenting to the School Board

Micah Parsons Gifts Super Bowl Trip to Military Vet Cowboys' Parsons is gifting a deserving military member a Super Bowl experience of a lifetime.

VMI will change honor system that expels Black cadets at disproportionate rates VMI will make changes to its student-run honor court to make the system fairer to cadets accused of lying, cheating, stealing or other transgressions.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to an American Icon!

Remembering Rosa Parks on her birthday On Feb. 4, 1913, Rosa (McCauley) Parks was born. She eventually would change the landscape of the civil rights movement.

Because we care Day 2017!

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/99160/black-army-veterans-historical-stand-paves-way-for-changes/

Black Army Veteran’s historical stand paves way for changes - VAntage Point Just under 70 years ago, Army Veteran Sarah Keys’ stand against racial injustice changed interstate transportation.