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Memorial Day
We commemorate and share the stories of Veterans every day, ensuring their memory never fades and their legacy never dies. Today, we salute you.
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
Benefits Counselor - Big Island Hawaii
Benefits Counselor: Big Island: Hilo and Kona
Location:
Hilo: Hilo Federal Building, Suite 327, 154 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
Kona: Kona Vet Center, Hale Kui Plaza, Suite 207, 73-4976 Kamanu St, Kona HI 96740
Event: Hilo: A VA Benefits Counselor is permanently stationed at the Hilo VA Office. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm HST with last customer seen at 3:30pm, except every first and third Wednesday of each month when the Counselor is scheduled to be in Kona. The Benefits Counselor will be available to answer VA Non-Healthcare related benefit questions and assist with the claims process.
Event: Kona: Effective November 20, 2018, the Hilo Office VA Benefits Counselor will be at the Kona Vet Center every first and third Tuesday of each month from 10:00am to 2:00 pm HST, with the last customer seen no later than 1:30pm. The Benefits Counselor will be available to answer VA Non-Healthcare related benefit questions and assist with the claims process. Customers will be seen on a first come basis.
Benefits Counselor - Maui
Effective January 22, 2019, a VA Benefits Counselor will be permanently assigned to the Maui Vet Center.
Location: Maui Vet Center, 157 Ma'a St., Kahului, Hawaii 96732
Dates and Times: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm HST for walk-in visits. The Benefits Counselor will cover Maui County (Maui, Molokai and Lanai) and will be available to answer VA Non-Healthcare related benefit questions and assist with the claims process.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Meet Jan Ohrstrom
On episode #145 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Jan Ohrstrom, U.S. Army Veteran, professional wrestler, documentary producer and VA Employee.
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.
High-Tech GI Bill
VA's 'Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses' program focuses on skills in information science, computer programming, data processing, media applications, and computer software.
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