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During this webcast, we will be discussing Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act. Join us and see everything we are doing to make this the #BestYearEver to serve Veterans.
Spend your money on presents for your family and not on scams this holiday season! VBA and its partners provide resources on managing your personal finances including identity theft protection, free financial resources, and more at benefits.va.gov/banking.
Local Events and Happenings
Boise VAMC Mental Health Summit
May 15, 2019 - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall, 1101 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605
This event will be held in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, and aimed at bringing together key stakeholders in the community with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services and addressing the mental health care needs of Veterans and their family members residing in Canyon County and surrounding areas.
This event is free to attend; for more information, please call Maggie Blandford at 208-422-1110.
Military & Veterans Appreciation Fair
September 14, 2019 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W. Fort St., Boise, ID 83702
Free to attend - Family friendly - Activities - Games for Kids - Free Food & Drinks - Musical Entertainment - Government Benefits/Health Resources info - Veteran/Military Organization info booths - Recreation/Activities info booths!
To sign up, volunteer, or receive more information, please call Jeremy at 208-422-1000, extension 4176.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
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