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Survivors and Dependents Assistance
Eligible family members of Service members and Veterans may receive education and training benefits.
Camp Lejeune
Veterans, Reservists, National Guard, and family members who were at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between 1953-1987 may be eligible VA health care and benefits.
Local Events and Happenings
Town Hall Meetings
1st Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness 5k Walk Run
Date & Time: Saturday, July 14, 2018 | 4:00pm
Location: Trustmark Park – 1 Braves Boulevard, Pearl, MS 39208
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Veterans Town Hall Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Army National Guard – 2924 Hwy 51, Canton, MS 39046
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Congressman Palazzo’s Town Hall Meeting
Date & Time: August 10-11th, 2018 | 12:00-6:00pm/9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Long Beach Senior Activity Center – 20257 Daughtry Road, Long Beach, MS 39560
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Veterans Town Hall Meeting
Date & Time: August 30th, 2018 | 10:30am-2:30pm
Location: Petal Civic Center - 117 N. Main Street, Petal, MS 39465
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Veterans Town Hall Meeting
Date & Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 6:00pm
Location: G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VAMC (Montgomery Hall) - 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson, MS 39216
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
2018 Delta Veterans Stand Down
Date & Time: Saturday, September 29, 2018 | 8:00am-2:00pm
Location: Washington County Convention Center – 1040 South Raceway Road., Greenville, MS 38703
Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service of U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Adrian Cronauer. He was the inspiration for Robin Williams' character in the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam." Cronauer died on 7/18.
Suffering the Wounds of War
Children of Veterans may develop their own mental illnesses as a result of their parents’ struggles with PTSD and other conditions that are a result of military service.
Meet Dan Cnossen
On episode #113 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Dan Cnossen a former platoon commander of Navy SEAL Team One and the 2018 paralympic biathlon gold medalist.
Adjusting to Civilian Life
Veteran Travis Gambee's discovery of disc golf aided him during his transition to civilian life. In turn, Gambee helped design a disc golf course for other Veterans.
Dogs Helping Veterans
Pets and Vets, an animal rescue and service dog program in Walnut Creek, California, helps connect Veterans with emotional support dogs.
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