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Military to Civilian Transition
VBA and our Under Secretary, Paul Lawrence, Ph.D. is proud to support VBA's transition assistance services and programs.
Veterans Go Further with VBA
Veterans like Jay Bryant #GoFurtherwithVBA by using VA benefits like the GI Bill and the Home Loan Guaranty program.
Local Events and Happenings
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System to open new facility in Gallatin
Date and Time: March 1, 2019, 11:00am
Location: 419 Steam Plant Rd , Gallatin, TN 37066
Event: The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new VA Clinic at 419 Steam Plant Rd on Friday, March 1, 2019, 11:00 a.m. and begin seeing patients Monday, March 4, 2019. The facility will include 9,440 net usable square feet for primary care teams, whole health and integrated mental health services in a space more than 9 % larger than originally planned and will house exam rooms, consultation offices and group rooms along with clinical staff and support space. Gallatin and surrounding community Veterans enrolled in VA care currently drive to other Tennessee Valley Healthcare System facilities to be seen. Generally, these include the Murfreesboro or Nashville VA facilities, but some may also be seen at TVHS’s Clarksville, Cookeville or Dover clinics. The Gallatin Clinic will provide services to Veterans in Gallatin and surrounding counties.
Expected participants: Servicemembers, Veterans, and their family members
Townhall at American Legion Post 16
Date and Time: March 14, 2019, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 120 S Hancock Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Event: Senior leadership from VHA and VBA will be conducting a joint town hall to discuss VA initiatives and answer questions from American Legion members and the Veteran community. Representatives from the Nashville Regional Benefits Office will be available to assist Veterans with claim and appeals questions.
Expected participants: Veterans, and their family members
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service of Army WWII Veteran Vivian "Millie" Bailey. The Millie Bailey Fund, named in her honor, benefits the Running Brook Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland.
Meet Joel Chaverri
On episode #133 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, meet Joel Chaverri, who is a Marine Corps Veteran and the Arlington, Texas Vet Center Director.
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project launched an online exhibit commemorating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the GI Bill.
Helping other Vets
U.S. Marine Veteran and musician Mark Ho, who is fighting two types of cancer, uses his music to help other Veterans with PTSD.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Online registrations for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG) are being accepted between January 7 - April 15. The 39th NVWG are in Louisville, KY on July 11 – 16.
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