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Vietnam War Veteran Singer NEEDED
On March 27th, the Tallahassee National Cemetery will be holding their final Vietnam War Commemoration ceremony. The committee is looking for a Veteran, Male or Female, who can sing the National Anthem. If that’s you or someone you know, please contact Jon Folsom at 1-850-508-6417
Battle Buddy Response Team
At Battle Buddy Response Team® Inc., we stand as a beacon of hope and support for the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our great nation. Founded in April 2019, our mission is to ensure that no Veteran, their spouse, or their adult children (18+) are left without the help they need. If you are concerned about a Veteran or their family, do not hesitate to reach out to us. With a simple email, you can set in motion our dedicated Veteran Response Team, who will swiftly and efficiently come to the aid of those in need at the address you provide.
Share your Veteran story
One of the benefits of being a paid subscriber is the opportunity to share your Veteran story with thousands of readers. These emails are actually webpages, meaning they will be online forever. Simply upgrade to a paid subscription, and I will send you an email inviting you to submit your service photos and story. Even if you're not confident in your writing, I can help you edit and perfect your article.
Take the next step today—upgrade now and share your story with the world!
VFW Day of Service started out as a way to showcase the great community service work of VFW members — but now it’s a nationwide movement.
In its fourth year, Day of Service is sweeping the country. Every day, more VFW Posts and veterans are signing up. Are you in?
Signing up is easy and we have plenty of great ideas and free resources to help you execute a meaningful community service event in your city or town.
Be sure to check out these FREE tools as you’re planning your event:
If you have questions, please email info@todaysvfw.org. We’re excited to help you!
Go and see the beautiful country you fought to protect!
Congratulations Class of 2024
Twenty Florida Veterans were formally inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame on February 7th.
Improving Menopause Care for Veterans
Please add your support for H.R. 219, the Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act. This bill would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on the menopause care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Menopause has been shown to raise the risk for depression twofold and corresponds to the highest rates of suicide among U.S. women. However, as detailed in DAV’s latest report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness, the impact of menopause on mental health and suicide risk among women veterans is understudied and not well defined. Therefore, it is crucial that the physical and mental health care needs of our women veterans experiencing menopause and perimenopause are adequately being addressed.
H.R. 219 would direct GAO to focus on services for women veterans enrolled in VA care who are experiencing symptoms associated with the transition phases of menopause to include perimenopause, genitourinary syndrome of menopause and post-menopause.
This legislation is consistent with DAV Resolution No. 32, which calls for research on menopause and its impact on mental health and the overall well-being of women veterans.
Please use the prepared email or your own letter and urge your Representative to co-sponsor H.R. 219, the Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act. Thank you for your support of DAV’s legislative priorities.