Veteran News
July 2019 – News
NAAV Attends Seventh Annual Steam Fair and Reception The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) attended the Seventh Annual Steam Fair and Reception sponsored by the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in cooperation with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko, Co-Chairs, Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues and […]
Military fraternity appreciates vets with donation
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator Volunteers from military fraternity Mu Beta Phi Incorporated stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a social visit with residents and to make a charitable donation. “We are here to show our support and appreciation to the veterans here,” said frat member […]
Girl Scouts brighten AFRH with cookies and smiles
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator Armed with an assortment of America’s favorite and most popular sweet treats, a local Girl Scout stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home spreading smiles, cheer and happiness. Ten girls decked out in their colorful uniforms greeted AFRH residents as they walked […]
Greater Korea Foundation entertains vets at AFRH
Story and photos by Dillon Jace-Turner, AFRH Student Volunteer, Bishop McNamara High School On Saturday April 20, 2019 the Greater Korea Foundation performed at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in the Scott Theater. This music performance was proven to be very amusing and entertaining to the vet eran audience. The performers used a […]
New York Rolling Thunder rides on AFRH-W
Story and photos by Robert W. Mitchell | AFRH-W Volunteer Coordinator The 2019 Memorial Day Cookout at the Armed Forces Retirement Home here in Washington, D.C. was a huge success for residents, staff and volunteers, thanks in part to the community outreach and volunteer service by Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 New York. “We love […]
A New VA Appeals Process
Created by: Matthew Hill The VA appeals process is going through its biggest change since the 1980s. In 2017, Congress passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. This act takes apart the current appeal system and replaces it with a new process aimed to improve the experience for all involved in the process. First, […]
2019 Annual NCRC The Just Economy Conference
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) president, chief executive officer and veterans’ service officer Constance A. Burns attended the 2019 Annual National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) The Just Economy Conference held on March 11-13, 2019 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The welcome to the Just Economy Conference was given by […]
Tom Cullerton passes measure to recognize missing veterans at local airports
SPRINGFIELD Illinois’ lost heroes may soon be recognized at local airports, thanks to Senator Tom Cullerton. Cullerton (D-Villa Park) passed Senate Bill 1127 on Thursday to require the Division of Aeronautics under the Department of Transportation fly the Veteran Missing in Action flag at all of the airports in their jurisdiction. “Our lost heroes should […]
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. Attends The DAV Mid-Winter Conference
The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) attends the DAV Mid-Winter Conference held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the Senate U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in the Capitol Building, Washington, DC. This year’s theme “Discussing Life Through the Lens of Women in America” focused on hearing other voices and urging continuous support for […]