Archive for the ‘veterans’ Category
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs, has an official Veterans Day page with links to special national events, to information about Take-a-Vet-to-School Day, and to a Teachers' Resource Guide. You may also want to check out this page about the Veterans History Project ; they ...
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting and processing applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. You should complete and submit the application form available online and will receive a letter explaining VA's decision regarding your eligibility for the program.
If you need additional assistance, click on the "Questions & Answers" ...
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, July 13-18, 2009: Competitive events include swimming, table tennis, weightlifting, archery, air guns, basketball, nine-ball, softball, quad rugby, bowling, handcycling, trapshooting, wheelchair slalom, power soccer, a motorized wheelchair rally, track and field. Exhibition events are also being planned. Schedule of events: events will take place ...
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Volunteer for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane, July 13-18, 2009: contact Kathy Kovalesky, Volunteer Coordinator for the Games, at (509) 434-7510, or Kathleen.Kovalesky2@va.gov
Volunteer opportunities: helping with meals, transportation, site set-up, scoring, timing, distributing water, assisting at the hospitality tables, etc. All volunteers receive a complimentary Games ...
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