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Happy belated 99th birthday
@BettyMWhite
! In celebration, we'd like to honor her service during WWII as a member of the American Women's Voluntary Services (AWVS). The service of over 325,000 women in AWVS provided invaluable support for our nation during the war. (1/2)
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"I've been in this field for 15 years, and it's the most effective PTSD treatment I've seen based on what the veterans tell me," Sluszka said. "It gave these guys their lives back."
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Just to correct any misinformation going around online- VA is open for business. VHA is still seeing patients and VBA is still processing your benefits. Your disability compensation will go out on Monday. VA operations have not been affected by the partial government shutdown.
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Today, we honor the skill and bravery of the Navajo Code Talkers who used their tribal language to transmit messages during World War II. The Native American soldiers developed a code that proved to be critical for communication and was never broken.
#NavajoCodeTalkersDay
🇺🇸
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Raise your hand if you served in the United States military. You are a Veteran, and YOU are this week's
#VBAtribute
. Thank you for serving! Now, with a reply or RT, please tell us about yourself!
#HonoringVets
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Today is Navajo Code Talker's Day! We honor
@USMC
Veterans and Navajo Nation members who created the only unbreakable code in military history. Their contribution to our military in WWII was invaluable. Thank you for your service!
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Just to correct some bad information we've been seeing online- VA payments are NOT affected by the shutdown. Monday is the scheduled compensation pay day. When you actually receive it can vary a business day or so in either direction depending on your financial institution.
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Michael Duncan, a Veteran with service-connected disabilities, has always had unique challenges to overcome. Through the VR&E program, and help from the VA, Duncan now holds a Master's Degree, has a job within the VA as a VR&E counselor, and has his own home.
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@USArmy
Veteran and former Green Beret
@Zackhughes01
shares his story and words of wisdom about transitioning into civilian life. His success story, graduating as valedictorian to becoming a COO and mentor, is inspirational. Thank you for your service, Zack!
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U.S. Navy Veteran, Lt. Cmdr. Fred Dungan, died this week. He was 96. The pilot's WWII story will leave you in awe when he talks about "our own fireworks." Thank you for your service, Fred:
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The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7 support for
#Veterans
& their loved ones in crisis: Call 800-273-8255 and Press 1, or text to 838255.
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On March 29, we celebrate National Vietnam War Veteran's Day! We thank and honor our nation's Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
#VietnamVeteransDay
#Veterans
#MilitaryFamily
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On this
#NationalPurpleHeartDay
, we pay tribute to the service of all Purple Heart recipients.
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If you've appealed a comp claim, here's what you need to know about the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program:
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#VBATribute
| Adam Driver,
@USMarineCorps
Veteran, founded
@AITAF
which performs theater for all branches of the military at U.S. installations domestically and around the world. He rose to fame on TV, and as Kylo Ren in Star Wars. Learn about AITAF:
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PLEASE RT: Know a Veteran having a difficult time? Share the
#VeteransCrisisLine
for 24/7 support: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 or text 838255
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On this day in 1782, George Washington established the award later renamed the Purple Heart
#PurpleHeartDay
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Today, on National
#POWMIARecognitionDay
, we remember service of those who were taken prisoner or who remain missing.
#NeverForgotten
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Today we salute the brave
@USMC
soldiers who stormed the beaches, took the hill, and planted a flag atop Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima in 1945. Semper Fi and thank you for your service!
#IwoJima76
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On this
#VietnamWarVeteransDay
, we honor the nine million Americans who answered our Nation's call. Thank you, and welcome home!
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Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley learned he will receive the nation’s highest military honor, nearly 50 years after Battle of Hue:
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The Under Secretary for Benefits, Dr. Paul Lawrence's webcast is one week from today! Register online to receive a reminder to tune in
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Today, we salute the brave U.S. Marine Corps who stormed the beaches, took the hill, and together with a U.S. Navy Corpsman, planted a flag atop Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima 78 years ago. Thank you for your service.
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Maj. Marisol Chalas is the 1st Latina National Guard Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Born and raised in the D.R., she moved to the U.S. and enlisted in the Army National Guard. She was 1st in her class at Fort Rucker and earned over a dozen awards. Thank you for your service!
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Today is Women Veterans Day! We thank and honor the women who have served our nation. Check out
@VAWomenVets
to learn more about VA benefits, services, and programs dedicated to women:
#WomenVeteransDay
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We honor the life and service of USAF Veteran Brian Sicknick who defended the Capitol as a member of the
@CapitolPolice
. He served with the 108th Security Forces Squadron at
@jointbasemdl
and deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch.
#VBATribute
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On this day in 1941, Japanese warplanes bombed the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, striking the US Pacific fleet. Today, we remember and honor the lives of those who perished, and the courage and resiliency and American spirit of those who followed.
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On this day in 1945, Japan formally signed the surrender document aboard the USS Missouri, which officially ended World War II. Here, American Service members celebrate V-J Day in Paris.
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ICYMI: Happy (belated) 111th birthday to the oldest living WWII Vet Richard Overton!
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#VBATribute
| Veteran & Capitol Police officer, Eugene Goodman, served 4 yrs with
@USArmy
& deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Div. Goodman is up for a Congressional Gold Medal for his service defending the Capitol & is now the Acting Deputy House Sergeant at Arms.
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On this Navajo Code Talkers Day, let's remember the contribution these
@USMC
Vets made to the Allies in WWII.
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Today, August 14th, is "Navajo Code Talkers Day," the day we recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Native American Veterans who, during WWI and WWII, proudly used their native languages to pass secret wartime communications.
#HonoringVets
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(2/2) They contributed by delivering messages, driving ambulances, selling war bonds, spotting aircrafts, aerial photography, fighting fires, and more. Betty herself was a truck driver, shuttling supplies to soldiers barracked in the Hollywood Hills. Thank you for your service!
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#VBATribute
|
@USArmyReserve
Veteran Centra “Cece” Mazyck was a paratrooper for 10 yrs until a broken parachute during a routine jump left her paralyzed. She later discovered her natural talent as a javelin thrower and competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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This week, we honor the life + service of WWII Navajo Code Talker, Samuel Tom Holiday, who died on Monday. He was 94:
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🎉Happy 111th birthday to Lawrence Brooks, America's oldest living WWII Veteran! Private First Class Brooks was was raised in Norwood, Louisiana. He served in the
@USArmy
91st Engineer Battalion. Send a card here 📧
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Today, we honor the legacy of all Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms
#MemorialDay2016
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The Korean War began on this day in 1950. Thank you to those who served and sacrificed on our behalf.
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75 years ago today, 2,403 Americans were killed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Today, we remember and honor their service.
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This week's tribute honors the life and service of Army NG soldier, Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah, who died in a massive apartment house fire in the Bronx on Dec. 28. Mensah selflessly rescued four people in the blaze, and didn't come out his third trip in.
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Happy Labor Day America! Thank you to all the
#Veterans
and service members for your hard work and sacrifice.
#LaborDay
#LaborDay125
🇺🇸
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On this day in 1782, George Washington established the award that was later renamed the Purple Heart. It's the oldest military award still given to US military members. Today we recognize all Purple Heart recipients.
#NationalPurpleHeartDay
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Happy
#WomenVeteransAppreciationDay
! 72 years ago the Women's Armed Services Integration act enabled women to serve as members of the Armed Forces and Reserves. We recognize and salute all women Veterans and service members on this historic day.
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📢 Mike Esmond, a generous
#USArmy
#Veteran
, decided to pay the utility bills of 36 families whose accounts were past due. Read more 🇺🇸
#HolidayHumanity
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Happy National Military Appreciation Month!
We truly appreciate and thank all of our Veterans and service members for their sacrifice and dedication. To all who have served, past and present, we salute you!
#MilitaryAppreciationMonth
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Today is the day to remember and honor service members who died for their country. Today at at 3 p.m., wherever you are, take a moment to pause and reflect on their sacrifice.
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#VBATribute
| Regis Philbin, a
@USNavy
veteran (and son of a
@USMC
& WWII veteran) has passed away at 88. The entertainment industry icon was a staple of American TV, his legendary sense of humor, & his ability to make every day into something worth talking about.
#notregis
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*PLEASE RT* Veterans Crisis Line is available for Vets in need: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or send a text message to 838255
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Navajo Code Talker and
@USMC
Veteran , Teddy Draper Sr., died this week in Arizona. He was 96. The Iwo Jima Vet was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Medal. Thank you for your service, Teddy.
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A decorated WWII Veteran who died this month with no living relatives is being honored by strangers around the world thanks to an unlikely friendship with a young woman determined to give him a hero's farewell. ❤️
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Today, we pay tribute to the great Veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. It began on this day in 1944.
#HonoringVets
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Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our great nation. We salute you.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay2020
#Veterans
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A volunteer rifle squad and color guard at Minnesota's Fort Snelling hasn't missed a funeral in 40 years. Not even when it's 28 degrees below. "No matter what the conditions are, rain, snow, sleet, this 25-below weather, we'll be out here."
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This week, we honor the Choctaw Code Talkers, who helped the US secure victory in World War I:
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Service Women's Action Network CEO, and Army Reserves captain,
@DeshaunaBarber
was the 1st active military member crowned Miss USA. She then advocated for
#servicemembers
struggling with PTSD, to ensure they had the care and resources needed. Thanks for your service!
#VBATribute
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#ForeverGIBill
also restores benefits to Vets impacted by school closures since 2015, expands opportunities for STEM and IT training, provides increases in funding for State Approving Agencies, and enhances benefits for surviving dependents, and Purple Heart recipients.
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#VBATribute
|
@VerniceArmour
,
@USMC
Veteran, became the 1st female African American aviator in USMC after earning her wings in 2001. She served 2 combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and is recognized as the 1st African American female combat pilot. Thank you for your service!
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During the government shutdown, we are open and education claims processing will continue as normal. At this time, education benefit payments will continue as scheduled, without interruption.
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We remember and honor the 2,403 Servicemembers who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor 74 years ago today.
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Thank you to all the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our great nation. Happy
#VeteransDay
. 🇺🇲
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Today marks the 79th anniversary of the first official U.S. Army parachute jump. Thank you to our
#Airborne
troops and
#Veterans
who protect from above! Your high-flying service to our country is greatly appreciated!
#NationalAirborneDay
#Veterans
#ARMY
🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Today we recognize and honor the sacrifices made by military spouses. This recognition is all at once a memorial for the fallen, a remembrance day for the survivors, and an appreciation for the military families that support this country.
#GoldStarSpousesDay
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🇺🇸 | 4k in Florida came out for Veteran's funeral after obituary mentions he had no family.
#wednesdaymorning
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On this day in 1963, we lost U.S. Navy Veteran and WWII hero, Lieutenant John F. we honor his service.
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17 years ago today, the world changed. Now and forever,
#WeRemember
and will
#NeverForget
. But we also look forward. This
#PatriotDay
is also a National Day of Service and Remembrance, "the largest annual day of charitable service in the United States."
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Jorge Otero-Barreto, aka the Puerto Rican Rambo and
@USArmy
Veteran, volunteered for 5 tours in Vietnam. With 40+ military honors he's known as the most decorated U.S. soldier of the Vietnam War. He's now a community leader, Veteran advocate.
#HisapnicHeritageMonth
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The Harlem Hellfighters, aka the 369th Infantry Regiment, spent 191 days on the front, more than any other American unit. The Hellfighters were the first Americans to get the French Croix de Guerre & were the most highly decorated Black combat regiment of WWI.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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*PLEASE RT* Veterans Crisis Line is available for Vets in need: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1; send a text message to 838255; or chat online.
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🇺🇸 | Pearl Harbor Survivors hold their last meeting. We will always remember your honor.
#Veterans
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Today marks the 67th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that formally ended the war in Korea. We honor the sacrifices of those who served and continue to work to provide them the services and programs they need.
#KoreanWar
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In June, VA will be celebrating 75th anniversary of The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944--better known as the “GI Bill.” In the coming months, we're going to be highlighting just how monumental this act had--and continues!--to literally shape the fabric of our nation.
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"A date which will live in infamy" - President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Today, on the 79th Anniversary, we remember and honor the service of 2,403 Americans who were killed in the surprise attack on
#PearlHarbor
, Hawaii. We must never forget their sacrifice.
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We've reported this (OMAR) previously, but cool to see it get press, and illustrate how it can help Vietnam Vets.
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The Korean War ended 64 years ago today. VA offers an array of benefits to Korean War Vets:
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Happy Birthday,
@USArmy
!
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army, known to us today as the U.S. Army.
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Thank you for your service, Joseph.
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We honor the life and service of
@USMC
WWII Veteran and Navajo Code Talker, George B. Willie Sr., who died this week in Arizona. He was 92. Thank you for your service, George:
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Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley took a break from rockin’ and rollin’ to visit with some KC area Vets:
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In addition to it being Veterans Day, it is also the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, which ended fighting during World War I.
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This
#BlackHistoryMonth
VA salutes those Veterans who broke barriers while serving our country.
#HonoringVets
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On this day in 1944, U.S. and Allied troops stormed the beach at Normandy, France.
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Today we're celebrating 246 years of the
@USMC
. Semper Fi, always faithful. Thank you for your service!
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On this
#nationalmedalofhonorday
, we honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
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