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GI Bill Benefits
Transitioning to civilian life takes preparation, research, planning, and the right tools. We’re here to help you make the right decisions on where to use your hard earned benefits!
Natural Disasters
Was your home affected by a natural disaster? Do you have a VA home loan?
Local Events and Happenings
FY19 Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico WARTAC Mandatory Briefing
Date: May 22, 23, and 24 (attend only one of the 2-hour briefings provided)
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am OR 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event: A WARTAC mandatory briefing/orientation will take place on Building #511, Ft. Buchanan. Two sessions will be available per day, from 9:00am-11:00am or 1:00pm to 3:00pm, you only need to show up to one session. POC is Jose R. Morales at 787-707-3546. This briefing is mandatory to be able to attend the WARTAC class--which will be held from 17 July to 26 September, 2019.
Location: US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, Building #511 (view directions)
Expected Participants: WARTAC Participants
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Retiree Appreciation Day and VA Claims Clinic
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019
Time: The Retiree Appreciation Day will take place from 8:00am until Noon in the Ballroom
The Claims Clinic will take place from 8:00am - 4:00pm in El Conquistador Room
Location: All events will take place at the Community Club in Fort Buchanan(view directions)
Expected Participants: Veterans, Service Members and family members.
Inside Veterans Benefits
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Meet Gary Profit
On episode #155 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, we meet Army Veteran and Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart, Gary Profit.
Saved from Disrepair
Rick and Sylvia Crawford purchased, renovated and saved the home of WWI Veteran Harry Colmery, who is known as the father of the GI Bill. Colmery's former home, built in 1915, is in Topeka, Kansas.
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.
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