July 2019 – News Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
Military fraternity appreciates vets with donation Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
Girl Scouts brighten AFRH with cookies and smiles Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin_imw 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.…
Greater Korea Foundation entertains vets at AFRH Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
New York Rolling Thunder rides on AFRH-W Posted on June 28, 2019July 29, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
A New VA Appeals Process Posted on April 23, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
2019 Annual NCRC The Just Economy Conference Posted on April 4, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …
Tom Cullerton passes measure to recognize missing veterans at local airports Posted on March 15, 2019 by admin_imw 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 …