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LVMAC News: Everyone Loves a Parade (or Should)
After suffering the effect of two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) will resume its Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade, as asked by the City of Bethlehem many years ago. This event results from the combined efforts of the United Veterans of Bethlehem and this council. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Liberty High School parking lot and proceeds up Linden St. to Bethlehem Memorial Park. Those who wish to be in the parade should register now. After all, Memorial Day was meant to be more than the unofficial beginning of summer, a day at the beach, or a shopping sales day. (more…)
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LVMAC News: How “Support the Troops” Does It
On 16 February, the Ferguson’s “Support the Troops” nonprofit explained to the council what “Support the Troops” does and how it does it. This small nonprofit outperforms the Red Cross in our area on this task of providing care packages; and is a good demonstration of a small collective impact nonprofit, for businesses and others assist it. (more…)
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LVMAC News: DMVA Family Support Program Sells Its Wares to the Council
Presented by Tara Rose, Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist under contract to DMVA on 16 March 2022 at the council meeting. This a Department of Defense funded activity using the Pennsylvania National Guard to administer the program in the state, now using federally paid, GS employees. (more…)
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Clinician’s Guide
Clinicians’ Guide Menu Military Health History How to take one Health Risks by Service Era VA/DoD Clinical Practices DBQ’s (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) Lookup Alternatives Index and Alternative Methods Afterword Bibliography Question Six Have you received medical care for this condition Read more…
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LVMAC News: Time to Salute the Troops Once Again
The pandemic has put a crimp in our style over the last two years. Among its victims has been our annual banquet to recognize and celebrate our local servicemembers for their service to our community and the nation. This year, we think it safe to resume the “Salute to the Troops” Dinner, an event which is almost as old as LVMAC itself. The date has been set for May 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the Steel Club in Hellertown. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: There’s a New Veterans Scholarship in Town
A new foundation, the Andrew Budraitis Foundation, recently established under the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, is offering two scholarships of $7,500, one of which is meant for a worthy military veteran. The deadline for application is April 30, 2022. (more…)
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LVMAC Tidbit: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Town Hall for March
Still reacting to pandemic fears, the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre is hosting a Live Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting through Wilkes-Barre VA Facebook page on March 23, 2022 at 5 p.m. Veterans, family members and the public Read more…
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LVMAC Tidbit: DMVA Virtual Town Halls for 2022
The state’s veterans affairs agency has just announced a series of virtual town halls, which may be on interest to you.
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LVMAC Tidbit: Old Band of Allentown Musicians to Pay Tribute to Old Band of Veterans
Amercia’s oldest concert band, the Allentown Band (which probably has not had a major hit since 1908) is performing at Allentown’s Symphony Hall on 21 November starting at 3 p.m. in tribute to our veterans, with emphasis on those of Read more…