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What's Your GI Bill Story?
For the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill in June, we're sharing YOUR videos on what the GI Bill means to you.
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
Backpacks for Life
On episode #147 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Marine Veteran Brett D’Alessandro and Alexa Modero who started Backpacks for Life.
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.
Choosing VA
Military borrowers are using their VA Home Loan benefit when purchasing a home because of key features not offered by other types of financing.
Warriors' Circle of Honor
The National Native American Veterans Memorial, Warriors' Circle of Honor, is set to open in 2020 at the National Museum of the American Indian.
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