The Latest News and Announcements as of 09/30/2023

 

Historical Dates and Events Calendar: Events Historical Dates   October 9 - Columbus Day October 13 - Navy Birthday October 14 - Chapter 421 35th Anniversary Dinner October 15 - Senator Andrew Lanza Veterans BBQ October 23 - Operation Linebacker ends (1972) October 31 - Halloween

What's Happening VVA Chapter 421 honors the Wall That Heals (Video & slideshow) The Wall That Heals is coming to New York City 2023 VVA National Convention Article from the Vietnam Veterans Magazine on the Future of VVA Chapter's POW-MIA ceremony video and slideshow   Dining facility at "Camp Kosciuszko" to be named the "Michael Harold Ollis Warrior Grill"   New online Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS)   M-16 Comic book manual   Independence Day 2023 Slideshow   Independence Day 2023 Video   Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow   Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect

 

The Latest News and Announcements as of 09/2/2023   Historical Dates and Events Calendar: Events Historical Dates September 2 - Richmond County Fair September 4 - Labor Day September 10 - Annual Bike Blessing September 11 - Patriot Day Day September 12 - 21st Annual Shilleleagh Classic September 14 - Operation Attleboro begins (1966) September 16 - National POW Recognition Day September 17 - Constitution Day September 17 - POW-MIA Ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park September 18 - Air Force Birthday September 24 - Yom Kippur begins at sundown   October 9 - Columbus Day October 13 - Navy Birthday October 14 - Chapter 421 35th Anniversary Dinner October 15 - Senator Andrew Lanza Veterans BBQ October 23 - Operation Linebacker ends (1972) October 31 - Halloween    What's Happening 2023 VVA National Convention Dining facility at "Camp Kosciuszko" to be named the "Michael Harold Ollis Warrior Grill" New online Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) M-16 Comic book manual   Independence Day 2023 Slideshow   Independence Day 2023 Video   Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow   Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect       Veterans News Report Bills H.R.3956, H.R.4016 Scammers who target veterans could face extra prison time Protecting Veteran Privacy website improves Veteran experience Tips and tricks to secure your clicks Live Whole Health 179-183 Fresh Focus Episode #71 - What is the MOVE program? PACT Act claims received by August 9 eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation VA Payments are changing for some veterans and dependents Veterans can now file supplemental claims online The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change Congress weighs competing proposals to tackle companies charging veterans to file claims New online VA travel reimbursement program is failing veterans, inspector general finds   Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.    Click Here for more information on items needed and scheduling pickups Chapter 421 Ship's Store-Now Available at Each General Meeting click here   The Latest News and Announcements as of 08/24/2023

 

Upcoming Historical Dates and Events Calendar: Events Historical Dates August 26 - A Night of Entertainment August 27 - Michael Ollis 10th anniversary mass September 2 - Richmond County Fair September 10 - Annual Bike Blessing September 12 - 21st Annual Shilleleagh Classic September 17 - POW-MIA Ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

New online Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) M-16 Comic book manual Independence Day 2023 Slideshow Independence Day 2023 Video   Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow   Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect

Veterans News PACT Act claims received by August 9 eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation VA Payments are changing for some veterans and dependents Veterans can now file supplemental claims online The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change New online VA travel reimbursement program is failing veterans, inspector general finds Bills S1954, S1172 Live Whole Health 176-178       Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.

The Latest News and Announcements as of 08/24/2023

 

Upcoming Historical Dates and Events Calendar: Events Historical Dates August 4 - U.S. Coast Guard Established (1790) August 4 - Gulf of Tonkin incident (1964) August 5 - Veterans Dance at the Leisure Knoll in Manchester NJ August 6 - Rock N' Bowl for our Vets August 7 - Purple Heart Day August 7 - Vietnam War begins (1964) August 8 - Operation Starlite Begins (1965) August 10 - Agent Orange Awareness Day August 19 - 7th Annual NYPD Motorcycle & Car Show August 26 - A Night of Entertainment September 2 - Richmond County Fair September 10 - Annual Bike Blessing September 12 - 21st Annual Shilleleagh Classic September 17 - POW-MIA Ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

New online Beneficiary Travel Self Service System (BTSSS) M-16 Comic book manual Independence Day 2023 Slideshow Independence Day 2023 Video   Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow   Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect

Veterans News PACT Act claims received by August 9 eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation VA Payments are changing for some veterans and dependents Veterans can now file supplemental claims online The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change New online VA travel reimbursement program is failing veterans, inspector general finds Bills S1954, S1172 Live Whole Health 176-178       Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.

The Latest News and Announcements as of 07/18/2023

 

Upcoming Events: July 23 - Veterans Salute July 30 - Rolling Thunder 3 Boro Memorial Run August 5 - Veterans Dance at the Leisure Knoll in Manchester NJ

M-16 Comic book manual Independence Day 2023 Slideshow Independence Day 2023 Video   Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow   Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   Kiwanis Salutes Vietnam War Veterans Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   Check-in Kiosks discontinued at VA facilities   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect

Veterans News Limiting use of social  security numbers through mail Veterans Affairs medical sites drop mandatory mask requirements White House veterans hotline still taking calls, but now merged with VA centers The Original M16 Manual Was a Vietnam War Comic Book Horse-Drawn Funerals at Arlington Suspended Until Mid-2024 Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change New online VA travel reimbursement program is failing veterans, inspector general finds Bills S777, NYS7544, H.R.1278 Survivors of vets who died from PACT Act illnesses can soon reapply for benefits Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Live Whole Health 172-175     Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.

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The Latest News and Announcements as of 06/23/2023   Upcoming Events: July 23 - Veterans Salute July 30 - Rolling Thunder 3 Boro Memorial Run August 5 - Veterans Dance at the Leisure Knoll in Manchester NJ Day of Remembrance 2023 Slideshow Day of Remembrance 2023 Video   Kiwanis Salutes Vietnam War Veterans Video   VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   Check-in Kiosks discontinued at VA facilities   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect       Veterans News Prescription refill is now available via VA Health and Benefits mobile app Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care Defrauding veterans would be a federal crime under bill pushed by senators Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change Bills - NYA6182 - Provide exemption for disabled veterans from NY State Thruway tolls Bills - NYA6287 - Rename I278 in Kings County from Verrazzano Bridge to Queens line as Brooklyn Veterans Memorial Highway Bills - NYA618 - Relates to the veterans memorial registry Bills - S. 296 / H.R. 1179 – Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023 Bills - H.R. 2413 – Dental Care for Veterans Act Bills - NYS4609 - Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans Survivors of vets who died from PACT Act illnesses can soon reapply for benefits Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Live Whole Health 164-167     Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.    Click Here for more information on items needed and scheduling pickups Chapter 421 Ship's Store-Now Available at Each General Meeting click here   The Latest News and Announcements as of 05/20/2023

 

Upcoming Events: May 24-May 30  - Fleet Week May 22  - Memorial Day Tribute May 22  - Salute and Roast to Michael Cusick May 25  - Fr. Capodanno Catholic Academy Patriotic Student Concert June 3  - Summer Health Fair June 11  - Day of Remembrance Ceremony July 23 - Veterans Salute July 30 - Rolling Thunder 3 Boro Memorial Run

Kiwanis Salutes Vietnam War Veterans Video VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023 Video & Slideshow   Check-in Kiosks discontinued at VA facilities   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect

Veterans News - Updated 4/1/23 Prescription refill is now available via VA Health and Benefits mobile app Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care Defrauding veterans would be a federal crime under bill pushed by senators Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change Bills - NYA6182 - Provide exemption for disabled veterans from NY State Thruway tolls Bills - NYA6287 - Rename I278 in Kings County from Verrazzano Bridge to Queens line as Brooklyn Veterans Memorial Highway Bills - NYA618 - Relates to the veterans memorial registry Bills - S. 296 / H.R. 1179 – Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023 Bills - H.R. 2413 – Dental Care for Veterans Act Bills - NYS4609 - Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans Survivors of vets who died from PACT Act illnesses can soon reapply for benefits Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Live Whole Health 164-167     Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.

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The Latest News and Announcements as of 04/09/2023   04/01/23 Upcoming Events: Apr 22 - Bike Blessing Apr 23 - Spring Dustoff May 3  - USIVO's Annual Evening to Honor May 13  - Celebration of Life honoring Mel O Hansen May 17  - Jay O'Donovan Memorial Golf Outing May 20  - Striped Bass Tournament May 22  - Memorial Day Tribute   04/01/23 Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast Video VVA Chapter 421 article in N.Y. State Council Newsletter   Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023 Video & Slideshow   2023 Jay O'Donovan Memorial Golf Outing Application Form   Check-in Kiosks discontinued at VA facilities   A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video   Con Edison Discount Program application   National Grid Discount Program application   988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect     Veterans News - Updated 4/1/23 AARP & Others offer free tax prep help to veterans, military and families. In Tax season, how can veterans maximize their tax benefits? Top 6 credit cards for veterans Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care Defrauding veterans would be a federal crime under bill pushed by senators Veterans' emergency room bills could get repaid by VA thanks to change Veterans Health Administration will cover Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi Eisai says VA Asks for Historic $4.1 Billion for Construction as Agency Weighs Closing Some Aging Medical Facilities New eligibility for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefits: Do you qualify? VetServe 2023: Mark Your Calendar, National Day of Service is April 21 Bills - NYA618 - Relates to the veterans memorial registry Bills - S. 296 / H.R. 1179 – Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2023 Bills - NYS4609 - Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans Survivors of vets who died from PACT Act illnesses can soon reapply for benefits Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Live Whole Health 160 & 161     Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index. Our Brick Program continues despite these challenging times.  Many bricks are still available.  If you have not already purchased a brick why not consider purchasing one for yourself, as a gift for a friend or family member, or in memory of a friend or loved one.  Pass this message to family and friends who may be interested in purchasing a brick.  Click Here for the Order Form.      Click Here for more information on items needed and scheduling pickups Chapter 421 Ship's Store-Now Available at Each General Meeting The Latest News and Announcements as of 04/01/2023

 

01/30/23	Upcoming Events: Apr 22 - Bike Blessing Apr 23 - Spring Dustoff May 3  - USIVO's Annual Evening to Honor May 17  - Jay O'Donovan Memorial Golf Outing May 20  - Striped Bass Tournament May 22  - Memorial Day Tribute
03/07/23	Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Breakfast Video
03/07/23	VVA Chapter 421 N.Y. State Council Newsletter Article
03/07/23	Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023 Video & Slideshow
02/28/23	2023 Jay O'Donovan Memorial Golf Outing Application Form
02/28/23	Check-in Kiosks discontinued at VA facilities
02/28/23	A History of Veterans Memorial Park Video
01/24/23	The Wall of Faces
01/16/23	New Additions to Chapter's YouTube Library
01/16/23	Vietnam Stats
01/16/23	Con Edison Discount Program application
01/16/23	National Grid Discount Program application
12/23/22	Chapter 421 Tree Trimming 2022 Video and Slideshow
7/16/22	988 Veterans Crisis Hotline now in effect
Veterans News - Updated 2/28/23 AARP & Others offer free tax prep help to veterans, military and families. In Tax season, how can veterans maximize their tax benefits? Top 6 credit cards for veterans The PACT Act and your VA Benefits Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care   Bills - NYS4609 - Relates to real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans Bills - NYS4525 - Establishes the veterans' memorials preservation act S.J. Res.17/H.J.Res. 33 – (Introduced but not approved yet) To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.   Live Whole Health   Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.
Our Brick Program continues despite these challenging times.  Many bricks are still available.  If you have not already purchased a brick why not consider purchasing one for yourself, as a gift for a friend or family member, or in memory of a friend or loved one.  Pass this message to family and friends who may be interested in purchasing a brick.  Click Here for the Order Form.

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Upcoming Events:

Feb 11 - Four Chaplains Luncheon

Feb 16 - A tribute to Curtis H.S. Warriors

Mar 01 - Honoring America's Heroes

Mar 04 - Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Veterans News - Updated 1/24/23

 

Have a question regarding items in our Veterans Affairs report by Joe Libbrizzi - email us at qanda@vva421.org.  You can always access this option on the Main Menu Index.

Our Brick Program continues despite these challenging times.  Many bricks are still available.  If you have not already purchased a brick why not consider purchasing one for yourself, as a gift for a friend or family member, or in memory of a friend or loved one.  Pass this message to family and friends who may be interested in purchasing a brick.  Click Here for the Order Form.

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