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#VetResources is a weekly newsletter for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors.
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NEW: File Your Appeal Online with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals

The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) continues to modernize to meet Veteran needs. The Board recently updated and improved its website to make sure all the information you need is available and easy to understand. Biggest news of all? Veterans can now file their request to appeal to the Board online!

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Upcoming Events

(All times ET unless noted)

June 15, 8-4 p.m. - Got Your 6 Summit
June 15, 3-4 p.m. - Don't try to predict the stock market
June 17, 11-12 p.m. - SBA Hour with Veterans
June 22, 7:30-9 p.m. - Mindful Movement

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Veterans Receive Tickets to Live Concerts, Events with Vet Tix

Vet Tix provides free event tickets to give something to those who gave. Vet Tix supports Veterans and service members by honoring their service and providing positive family and life experiences during and after their years of service to our country.

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WATCH


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Question and Answer Session with VA Experts About the Benefits and Resources for Women Veterans

VA and community experts will be available to answer your questions on benefits and claims June 28, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

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Veterans Forum to Address VA Health Care, Benefits, Questions from Veterans

VA and Together We Served will host a free, virtual Veterans forum June 23, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. ET on a variety of topics, including VA benefits and health care, mental health and PTSD.

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Bridge My Return, National Veterans Creative Arts Competition, Veterans Crisis Line New Number

In this episode of The BLUF, we explore Bridge My Return, the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival and the Veterans Crisis Line's new number (988, Press 1).

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Explore the History of VA

Explore the "History of VA in 100 Objects," a virtual exhibit showcasing objects from 1776 to the present that illuminate the Nation's historical efforts to honor and reward Veterans. Learn more about the historical significance of Objects 29 "National Cemetery 'General' Headstone" and 30 "Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address" that were recently added to the virtual display.

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Free Career Support with Google's VetNet Career Week

The Google Veterans Network (VetNet) is hosting the 2nd annual Google VetNet Career Week, June 21-23, a virtual three-day event offering Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses/partners the tools, support and advice needed to establish and advance your career.

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Virtual Hiring Event for Skilled Traders, Construction, Manufacturing

Military community job seekers from around the globe will meet, network and interview with skilled trades, construction and manufacturing industry employers at this interactive virtual hiring event June 23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. ET.

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Learn about the resources and support available for Veterans who have faced challenges related to coming out as a person who identifies as LGBTQ+


VA Seeks Input on Challenges
to Veteran Voter Registration

With primary season upon us, VA wants to learn more about the Veteran voter registration experience and how you participate in our nation’s democratic process. Please complete this survey to help us understand how we can best assist Veteran voters exercise the right that they fought to defend. Click here to learn more and take the survey to share your voice.

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Veteran Jobs

Westech International - Multiple Roles and Locations
Hytrol Conveyor Co. - Project Manager - AR
Ross Group - Construction Assistant Project Manager - OK
Management Trainee - Lumberton NC
Recruiter Connect Specialist - Nationwide
Career Specialist - Nationwide
Tanker Truck Driver, St Louis, MO
Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Irvine, CA
Marketing Manager, Houston, TX
Business Process Analyst – USCG, Hybrid Remote & DC Metro
Trade Compliance Manager, Space Coast, FL
Solution Leader – ICBM, Shreveport, LA
Enterprise Risk Manager, Remote


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Update Your Address and Contact Information Online

Are you moving, currently receiving benefits or prescriptions, or enrolled in VA health care and want to know how to change your address? You can update your personal contact information anytime, anywhere through VA.gov. Log in or create a free VA.gov account today!

UPDATE


VA COVID-19: Updates | Chat | App | Weekly Report | Vaccine


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RAO Bulletin





RAO’s latest Veteran Newsletter has been posted online.  To read this issue click on http://veteraninformationlinksasa.com/emos-rao.html   or http://veteraninformationlinksasa.com/uploads/3/4/5/7/34578163/bulletin_220615__pdf_edition_.pdf .     

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RAO BULLETIN

15 June 2022

 

PDF Edition

 

THIS RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE BULLETIN CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES

 

Pg                   Article                                                Subject

.                                                   * DOD *                                             .

 

04 == PFAS Toxic Exposure [22] ---- (Water Supplies near Bases Have Elevated PFAS)

05 == DoD Fraud, Waste, & Abuse ---- (Reported JUN 01 thru 15, 2022)

06 == DoD Overseas School Meals [01] ---- (Parents to Start Paying For School Meals Again)

07 == DoD HIV Policy [01] ---- (Keep Troops with an Undetectable Viral Load Deployable)

08 == NDAA 2023 [01] ---- (What You Need to Know as Congress Begins Work)

10 == NDAA 2023 [02] ---- (House Subpanel Vote On Pay Raise/Smaller Military/ Suicide Prevention)

12 == NDAA 2023 [03] ---- (Support Adding Key Survivor Legislation)

13 == POW/MIA Recoveries & Burials ---- (Reported JUN 01 thru 15, 2022 | Eight)

 

.                                                 * VA *                                                  .

 

16 == VA VRRAP [01] ---- (Biden Signs S.4089 Restoring Education Benefits to Veterans)

17 == VA Home Loans [77] ---- (Lawmakers Worry Program Not Keeping Up With Hot Housing Market)

18 == VA Emergency Care [14] ---- (Dying Vet Denied Because Staff Couldn’t Verify Military Service)

20 == VALife ---- (New VA Benefit Will Sell Insurance to Most Veterans)

21 == VA Homeless Program [01] ---- (Lagging In Goal of Housing 38,000 Distressed Vets This Year)

22 == VA Caregiver Stipend [02] ---- (All Reassessments to be Suspended Amid Program Rules Concerns) 

24 == VA Covid-19 Health Protection Levels ---- (Three-Tier Safety Protocol Standard Launched)

25 == VA Fraud, Waste & Abuse ---- (Reported 01 thru 15 JUN 2022)

 

.                                                 * VETS *                                              .

 

26 == U.S. Capitol Riot [28] ---- (Former Army Reservist Hale-Cusanelli Found Guilty)

28 == Vet Unemployment 2022 [05] ---- (Below 3% for the Third Consecutive Month)

29 == Vet Deportations [30] ---- (New ICE Directive Says Veteran Status Will Be Considered)

30 == Medal of Honor Awardees ---- (Clair Goodblood | Korea)

32 == Medal of Honor Awardees ---- (Donald E. Ballard | Vietnam)

34 == Vet Hiring Fairs ---- (Scheduled As of JUN 16, 2022)

35 == Military Retirees & Veterans Events Schedule ---- (As of JUN 16, 2022)

 

.                                     * VET LEGISLATION *                               .

 

36 == VET Legislation Progress ---- (01-15 JUN 2022)

37 == Military Abortions [02] ---- (H.R.7945 | Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health) 

39 == Social Security Legislation [04] ---- (H.R.8005 | Social Security Expansion Act)

 

.                                             * MILITARY*                                         .

 

40 == Navy Uniform & Grooming [10] ---- (Changes Effective May 27, 2022)

41 == Military Family Hunger [06] ---- (Reports Find Often Worsened by Common Military Experiences)

43 == Navy Fleet Size [25] ---- (Lawmakers Plan to Save Some Ships Navy Wants to Cut)

45 == USAF Tanker/Transport Fleet [01] ---- (Proposed Authorization Bill Keeps Tanker Cut on the Table)

46 == Military Fraud & Abuse [16] ---- (Couple Accused of Stealing, Reselling Military Equipment)

46 == Ammunition [01] ---- (US Heavily Reliant on China/Russia’s Antimony for Its Ammo Supply Chain)

48 == Guard/Reserve Overpayment ---- (Regulations Require the Government to Recoup)

49 == Military Myths & Legends [07] ---- (The Philadelphia Experiment | Invisible Navy Destroyer)

51 == Coronavirus Vaccines [40] ---- (New Vaccine May Be Option for Troops with Religious Concerns)

53 == Army Recruiting [18] ---- (Army Involuntarily Extending Assignments for Recruiters)

54 == Navy Days ---- (Standing Order #3)

55 == Navy Terminology, Jargon & Slang ---- (Bulkhead’ thru ‘By and Large’)

 

.                                    * MILITARY HISTORY *                              .

 

56 == WWII Operation Tidal Wave ---- (A Daring Bomber Raid on 'Hitler's Gas Station')

59 == Military History Anniversaries ---- (16 thru 30 JUN)

59 == WWII Battle of Dunkirk [01] ---- (Evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from France)

62 == Allied Bombing of Germany ---- (Bocholt)

63 == Every Picture Tells A Story ---- (Angels of Death)

63 == WWII Bomber Nose Art [100] ---- (Briefing Time)

 

.                                         * HEALTH CARE *                                   .

 

64 == Medicare Part B Premiums [13] ---- (Impact Update on Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm) 

64 == Medicare Enrollment [04] ---- (Extended thru DEC 2022 for 2022)

66 == Post-COVID-19 Syndrome [02] ---- (Vaccinated People Can Get Long COVID)

67 == Coronavirus Vaccine Concerns [07] ---- (How Long Does Protection Last?)

68 == TRICARE for Guard/Reserve [03] ---- (New Legislation to Address Lack of Health Insurance)

70 == Mammograms [04] ---- (Two Bills That Expand Access for Female Veterans Become Law)

72 == Drug Importation ---- (FDA Approves Limited Prescriptions from Canada)

 

.                                              * FINANCES *                                        .

 

72 == Military Retirement Pay Taxation [10] ---- (Grassroots Work to Exempt Military Retirement)

75 == Insurance & Inflation ---- (What You Need To Keep In Mind)

77 == Social Security Fund Depletion [17] --- (Good News, if only Temporary)

78 == Home Buying [03] ---- (Active Duty)

79 == Norton/Lifelock Scam ---- (Impostor Poses As BBB Using Five Different Scams)

80 == Job Candidates Scam ---- (Hiring? Watch Out For Those Who Aren’t Who They Pretend To Be)

81 == Workers’ Comp Scam ---- (Your Facebook Friend Claims You’re Owed Workers’ Comp)

83 == Tax Burden on Alabama Vets ---- (As of May 2022)

 

.                                   * GENERAL INTEREST *                              .

 

  88 == Notes of Interest ---- (JUN 01 thru 15, 2022)

  88 == DPRK Nuclear Weapons [30] --- (North Korea Appears To Be Preparing for Nuclear Test)

  89 == War Correspondence ---- (Opportunities Have Declined since Ernie Pyle’s Time)

  92 == U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines ---- (Updated Philippine Entry and Exit Requirements)

  94 == U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines ---- (Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to U.S. Flight Update)

  95 == Cooking Myths ---- (Culinary Confusion)

  98 == Etiquette Rules [01] ---- (More Manners That No One Seems To Follow Anymore)

100 == Vocabulary ---- (Some Words to Enhance Yours | 220615)

101 == News of the Weird ---- (Jun 01 thru 15, 2022)

103 == Have You Heard or Seen? ---- Southern States of Mind | Toons | Try Being Stupid)

108 == Advertisements ---- (Once Acceptable Vintage Ads | 06)

 

.                                      * ATTACHMENTS *                                     .

 

Military History Anniversaries 16 thru 30 JUN (Updated)

http://thearmysecurityagency.com/uploads/3/4/8/0/34809791/military_history_anniversaries__0616_thru_063022.pdf

 

NOTE

1.  The page number in which an article is located is provided to the left of each article’s title.

2.  To read the articles, open the website and slew to the page number of the article you are interested in.

3.  Numbers contained within brackets [ ] indicate the number of articles written to date on the subject.   To obtain previous articles send a request to raoemo@sbcglobal.net ‘or’ raoemo77@gmail.com.

4.  Recipients of the Bulletin are authorized and encouraged to forward the Bulletin or articles to other vets or veteran organizations.

5.  The current and previous 3 Bulletin issues can be viewed at http://veteraninformationlinksasa.com/emos-rao.html  

 

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-- http://thearmysecurityagency.com/rao.html  (PDF Edition w/ATTACHMENTS)

-- http://veteraninformationlinksasa.com/emos-rao.html  (PDF w/ATTACHMENTS + Last 3 issues)

-- https://www.cgretirenw.org (Listed under VET & RETIREE LEGISLATIVE & GENERAL NEWS) 

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