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If you missed the webcast, you can watch the recap. The Under Secretary discussed Blue Water Navy and Colmery Act among other things that 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, financial resources, and more: benefits.va.gov/banking.
Local Events and Happenings
Warrior Luncheon/Construction Management
Date and Time: Wednesday February 12, 2020, 9:00am - 11:00am(CST)
Location: MTSU KUC Building. 1301 East Main Street; KUC building; Suite 124, Murfreesboro TN 37130
Event: This event is geared toward new Veteran and dependent students. This is a monthly event in which Veteran and dependent students are invited to a department luncheon. Each month a different educational department is on hand to answer questions and provide information about their programs. VetSuccess on Campus Counselor will be there to explain services provided by Vocation Rehabilitation and Employment.
Expected participants: Veteran and dependent students of Middle Tennessee State University
“VA Day” at Operation Stand Down
Dates and Times: Friday, February 21, 2020, 8:00am - 12:00pm(CST)
Location: 400 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Event: The purpose of this event is to provide benefits information to Veterans being served by Operation Stand Down, gain CH31/CH36 applications as appropriate and provide additional information regarding VetSuccess services.
Expected participants: Veterans, family members, and active duty military.
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA, CDC closely monitoring Coronavirus outbreak
VA is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners, monitoring an outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
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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