On February 15 and 16, 2023, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) honored Major (Retired) Nancy Leftenant-Colon, U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps, a true pioneer and trailblazer during her years of military service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nancy Leftenant-Colon joined the Army Reserve in 1945, unable to get into the regular Army […]
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Clothing Donation to Homeless Sponsored by Charles Tyrwhitt at Tysons Corner, Virginia
On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) received one (1) large box of donated sixty-one (61) men business shirts and one (1) polo shirt from Edward Arnold, Assistant Store Manager at Charles Tyrwhitt Men’s Store located at Tysons Corner, Virginia. This in-kind contribution was given to Central Union Mission’s […]
The PACT Act and your VA Benefits
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act or PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. […]
Helping Hands
EXCLUSIVE MENTAL HEALTH NBC NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Starting Tuesday, January 17, 2023, all U.S. military veterans in suicidal crisis will be eligible for free care at any VA or private facility. Unlike for most other medical benefits, veterans do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to be eligible for the free emergency mental health care. The Department of Veterans […]
Meth Sores
Addiction Group Medicare article, Meth Sores. We created a guide with advice on managing some side effects of meth addiction. https://www.addictiongroup.org/drugs/illegal/crystal-meth/sores/ At Addiction Group, we know that everyone’s journey with drug abuse is different, managing the emotional and physical challenges can be both frustrating and isolating. We created a guide to help anyone suffering from […]
VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Partners with Helping Hands Adult Day Services in Support of our Nation’s Veterans and Their Family Members
It is a pleasure to announce the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. of the Greater Washington Capital Region will partner with Helping Hands Adult Day Services in support of our nation’s veterans and their family members most in need residing in Washington, D.C. and Maryland metro area in 2023 and beyond. All too often, […]
These Ashes Will Not Define My Purpose
About the Book … These Ashes Will Not Define My Purpose These ASHES will not define my purpose, it is a book about a man named Job. In this book, we will discuss how Job, who lost everything he loved and valued, maintained his integrity, his faith, and trust in God. The first chapter of […]
Congressional Luncheon Celebrating Passage of HR 1179
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Attends Congressional Luncheon Celebrating Passage of HR 1179 on December 6, 2022, at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Constance A. Burn, president and chief executive officer was a participant at the Congressional Luncheon celebrating the […]