Weekly Report 🗞️
📅 14 April 2024
Out of respect for your inbox and the volume of emails I receive, I will limit the Commanders Coalition emails to once a week UNLESS the email I receive is time sensitive.
Here is your weekly report for 14 April 2024
From Craig Benner at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Air Force Reserve Birthday - April 14
Army Reserves Birthday - April 23
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare - April 29
National Military Brats Day - April 30
NOVEMBER WILL NOW BE VETERANS’ APPRECIATION MONTH
Just as November was the proper month for Veterans Week given that is has Veterans Day, the entire month will be dedicated to recognizing former armed services members thanks to the new legislation signed by Governor DeSantis earlier this week. (CS/HB357)
OPERATION STAND DOWN
Washington Sanchez, President, Tallahassee Veterans Outreach, Coordinates and organizes the Stand Down each year for homeless and at-risk veterans. This year the North Florida Homeless/At-Risk Veterans STAND DOWN will be Friday May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at the FAMU Lawson Center. Last year 250-300 veterans were served. On Saturday of the event spouses and caregivers will be eligible to partake of the services. Flyer attached.
In Pasco County, Stand Down is April 19-20 at the Concourse Rotary Pavilion. More information in the links below.
VA MOBILE APPS
Did you know there are 37 apps available to vets through the VA? Everything from tracking and ordering your prescriptions to exercise programs. Take time to check them out.
VA PODCASTS AVAILABLE
What are Your Benefits at 10% Disability?
Are you using all your benefits? Learn about VA's complete benefits package for Veterans receiving 10% service-connected compensation.
VETERANS TOXIC EXPOSURE
In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service—at home or abroad—are now eligible for VA health care.
Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service now eligible for VA health care - VA News
Veterans can apply for VA health care:
In person by visiting their nearest VA medical center or clinic.
By calling our toll-free hotline at 877-222-8387, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
By mailing their completed Application for Heath Care Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ) to:
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Rd., Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329
DFAS
Have you ever had to investigate your Retiree Account Statement? Are you a military retiree that would like some taxation tips? Do you need more information on Survivor Benefit Plans? Attached is the DFAS Helpful Tips and Tools. Please look.
HONOR FLIGHT - TALLAHASSEE
Tallahassee Flight day is upon us! Below are the remaining volunteer activities for this year's flight.
Saturday, April 13, 2024, help register veterans and guardians at flight orientation, 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Aero Center Hangar (previously known as the Flightline Hangar). We need 6 volunteers. Contact Cheryl Walters clwalters01@gmail.com if interested,
Saturday, April 20, 2024, help register veterans and guardians at flight orientation, 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Aero Center Hangar. - need 6 volunteers.
April 22 – 26, 2024 at EMS Headquarters, 911 Easterwood Drive. Pack veterans’ backpacks, inventory shirts, process mail call, and more. Register with Mac Kemp that week at 850-606-2100.
Saturday April 27, 2024, ALL HANDS ON DECK! Meet at 4 a.m. at the Aero Center Hangar for veteran and guardian check-in, breakfast, and departure. We'll be done by 7 a.m.
Saturday April 27, 2024, welcome home festivities start about 9 p.m. at the Aero Center Hangar north of the Tallahassee Airport. Enjoy! - need 2-3 volunteers to sell t-shirts
FAMILY PROMISE OF BIG BEND
Family Promise is proud to serve veterans and their families in Leon County. Veterans with housing needs can contact us 850-597-5595 or veteran@familypromisebigbend.org
9TH ANNUAL FLHSMV VETERANS’ APPRECIATION DAY
Save the Date of June 14 at noon for the FLHSMV 9th Annual Veteran Appreciation Day.
Veterans Organizations will be there by 11:00 am.
Presentation of colors and meeting will begin at noon.
Niel Kirkman Building
Conference Rooms B202 and B203 - Presentations
Conference Room B201 – Veteran Organizations
Come find out what’s happening and get some free cake.
From the Florida State University College of Medicine
I am Lab Manager for the Laboratory of Personality and Cognition across the Lifespan at FSU's College of Medicine. We are currently recruiting for a remote study looking at personality and cognition in older adults. We are interested in increasing the number of men in our study and wanted to reach out to see if there is a way that we can share our study to any interested Veterans. Please feel free to give me a call to discuss and share more about the study.
Best,
Hannah
850-321-2876
hannah.lovett@med.fsu.edu
