LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Funeral Benefits
A terrible subject, we know, but our guidance maybe of use to you. It is the result of some questions asked of us lately. ### As of 6 October 2018
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Social Recreational Confederation Speaks to Council
On 18 July 2018, Tom O’Rourke of Team RWB, the chairman for the Social Recreational Confederation — LVMAC’s newest coalition — spoke to update the Council on its progress of the program and to explain how the membership can assist it.
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: MOPH Truck Run Comes to Macungie
The Ford Motor Company in conjunction with the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), is giving away three trucks to amputee Purple Heart Veterans. This good deed of caring for those who have borne the battle in their civilian life generally receives little attention in our area. As it happens, one of these trucks is stopping in Macungie area. MOPH Chapter 190 (the Lehigh Valley chapter) and Bethany United Methodist Church (a local church which actively looks out for our veterans) are hosting a celebration event as a result. You will get a chance to see the truck in operation and meet Justin Burdette, the Purple Heart veteran who was awarded the truck.
Forward Observer
Forward Observer: VA Adopts a Healthcare Concierge Program to Solve a Problem
Concierge for Care Program Connects with Recently Separated Service
Members
On 22 February 2018, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announced the launch of Concierge for Care, a health care enrollment initiative that helps military servicemembers connect shortly after they separate with the VA’s healthcare system. (more…)
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidtbit: An Unusual Opportunity Presents Itself for Our Wounded Warriors
The flyer speaks for itself. If interested, act fast and no later than 15 April. ### As of 2 April 2018
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Forward Observer: Governor Announces Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Awards for 2018
On 12 March 2018, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 13 Pennsylvania county veterans’ affairs offices and 18 nonprofit organizations will receive in grants from the Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF), which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). (more…)
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: Tax Assistance for 2018
By now, most have their W-2’s, 1099’s and what else they need to file their taxes. Therefore, we thought this webpage might be of use to you or some of your comrades. ### As of 22 February 2018
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Forward Observer: VA Veteran ID Card Available — Trying to Get It Right the Second Time Around
According to a 12 February post on the VA’s VAntage Point blogsite, the VA Veteran ID card (VIC) is available for registration once again. Previously the VA ID card was on hold due to a “high volume of traffic” according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (more…)
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: A Little Advanced Notice on Our Scholarship Program
We want to ensure the word spreads of our Scholarship Program, which has some unique features to it. This long-running program — our oldest — has helped almost 150 recipients since its inception. We therefore ask that our membership help spread word of it. We want to continue to find those we can best help after their return from military service in appreciation of their service to our community and society; and to help provide the quality individuals the junior officer corps of our military always desperately needs. They above, all others, have priority. (more…)
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LVMAC Tdibit: White House VA Hotline Now Operational and Properly Staffed
On 29 November 2017, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the White House VA Hotline (first launched in June as part of President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to reforming VA but which also had a shaky start) is now fully staffed with live agents working to serve veterans 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. The actual facility location is in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. (more…)