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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 …

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News

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 …

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News

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 …

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News, What's New

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 …

Posted in News and Events, Organization News, Veteran News, What's New

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 …

Posted in Veteran News, What's New

National Association of American Veterans, Inc. Attends The DAV Mid-Winter Conference

Posted on March 8, 2019March 12, 2019 by admin_imw

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 …

Posted in A Source for Women Veterans, Veteran News, What's New

STUDENTS VOLUNTEER WITH VETERANS TO HONOR MLK

Posted on February 27, 2019 by admin_imw

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL | AFRH-W VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Committed volunteers braved the January cold and made their way out to the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. in support of the annual Martin Luther King Day of …

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News, What's New

DONATIONS TO MILITARY VETERANS HAVE GLOBAL OUTREACH

Posted on February 27, 2019 by admin_imw

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT W. MITCHELL | AFRH-W VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Ditching their famous cookies for something warmer, a team of Girl Scouts stopped by the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. last month donating blankets and smiles.

Scouts …

Posted in News and Events, Veteran News, What's New

Teen Tech Volunteer Gets State Recognition

Posted on February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by admin_imw

Story by Robert W. Mitchell | Volunteer Coordinator and Community Outreach Specialist

Bridging the gap between computer technology and senior citizen veterans here at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. is no small task for anyone, let alone a …

Posted in Uncategorized, Veteran News, What's New

The National Association of American Veterans, Inc. Presents Gift Certificates to Homeless Veteran Couples and a Homeless Veteran at the Central Union Mission

Posted on February 15, 2019February 18, 2019 by admin_imw

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Constance A. Burns, president, chief executive officer and Veterans’ service officer for the National Association of American Veterans, Inc., Washington, DC presented two gift certificates for a three-night stay with breakfast at the Holiday Inn …

Posted in Organization News, Veteran News, What's New

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