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VIETNAM VETERANS:
Joe Galloway Remembered
Joe Galloway passed away 18 August 2021. For those who may not recognize his name, he was a young UPI reporter who accompanied the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry when they fought the Vietnam battle of la Drang Valley in 1965. He wrote a book about it, later to become a movie: "We Were Soldiers, Once...and Young".
Click Here to read the "Stars and Stripes" story.
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Magnolia Post 123 Merger
Following all the preperations, Magnolia Post 123 has been merged with Seattle Post 1. It was made official by the Department Executive Committee at the 2021 Department Convention. Welcome to Post 1.
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Agent Orange, Our Children, Their Health and Birth Defects
Agent Orange, used in Vietnam, has been accepted as the cause of many health terminal illnesses and deaths. Now there is serious concern that its legacy is linked to birth defects and health problems in the children of the children and grandchildren of Veterans exposed to it. The VA has been in this discussion, as have Veteran Service Organizations. CLICK HERE to view the VA webpage.
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Operation Ranch Hand
Writing about Operation Ranch Hand, Wiliprfia has provided, among other details, a listing of the herbicides sprayed and their compositions. Agents Green, Pink, Purple, Blue, White, Orange, Orange II, Orange III, Super Orange, chemistry, dates used, and more. CLICK HERE to view the VA webpage.
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"VA National Cemeteries No Longer Restricting Gathering Sizes at Committal and Memorial Services"
National Cemeteries have modified the requirements for COVID Response, per the CDC guidelines. CLICK HERE to view the VA announcement.
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Veterans Last Patrol
The following e-mail was received from Al Adams, a Veterans Patrol activist:
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BX/PX/Commissary Privileges extended to More Veterans
Veterans need their Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) to access bases for commissary, BX, PX privileges. CLICK HERE to view the VA webpage.
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American Legion Video: Growing Veterans
In the February 2017 edition of the American Legion magazine, "The Legionaire", there was an article about how "a small farming operation in Washington state is helping Veterans ease back into civilian life through farming and fellowship". The Legion has produced a video of that article, CLICK HERE to view it.
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ProPublica, Virginian Pilot Convening Asks: Has Afent Orange Hurt the Children of Vietnam Veterans?
"The event, titled A Toxic Legacy: Has Agent Orange Hurt the Children of Vietnam Vets? brings together a panel of guests, including the assistant sevretary for policy and planning for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, to explore the multigenerational effect of Agent Orange". Please CLICK HERE to view the (30 June 2016) taped onl;ine panel discussion.
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NEW Women's Support Group Forming
The Seattle Stand Down has announced a Women's Support Group is forming. To read their FLIER CLICK HERE , WEBSITE CLICK HERE.
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VA: New Community Based Clinics to open soon
VA's "Live Whole Health" has an announcement on the NEW CBOC's we've been waiting for. To read the announcement in the newsletter of the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, CLICK HERE .
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Feds Hire Veterans
"Feds Hire Vets". The federal government is a big supporter of hiring Veterans. The VA's "VAntage Point" has guidelines, FAQ's, and information on how to navigate the system. CLICK HERE to view the VA webpage.
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WDVA Newsletter: Veteran Voices
To view the outstanding newsletter, "Veteran Voices" you can visit their
website and select from the current or past editions from the "Brochures and Newsletters" page. CLICK HERE to view the Veteran Voices page on the WDVA website.
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VA Dental Insurance
VA healthcare and CHAMPVA enrollees are now eligible to purchase dental insurance plans from MetLife and Delta Dental. CLICK HERE to view the VA webpage.
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va.gov site becomes central login for accessing benefits
"Users will be able to access information about VA benefits and services through a single site rather than through multiple locations." CLICK HERE to view the VA press release.
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"1-800-MyVA411: One phone number to reach VA
(1800-698-2411)"
"When you call 1-800-MyVA411and press 0, you willl reach a live agent for immediate assistance or connection to the right VA experts."
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