Veterans Day, November 11, is set aside to thank and honor all men and women who served honorably in the military. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty. Keep reading...
The Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA) is a program very similar to TRICARE. But they are not the same. When a veteran is retired from the military, both the veteran and their family members are eligible for TRICARE. Keep reading...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. Keep reading...
When Congress signed the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act last year, 100% service-connected disabled Veterans became eligible for Space Available Travel. Keep reading...
As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to provide the best mental health care access possible, VA is reminding Veterans that it offers all Veterans same-day access to emergency mental health care at any VA health care facility across the country. Keep reading...
It’s Almost Here! The Kings County Veterans Employment Committee is once again hosting a Job and Resource Fair for veterans, military, National Guard, reservists, and their dependents and survivors. This year’s fair will be held March 14, 2019, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium and will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, with an opening ceremony, starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Keep reading...
Veterans Day, November 11th, is set aside to thank and honor all men and women who served honorably in the military. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty. Keep reading...
On September 14, The Save Mart Center in Fresno will host the largest-ever televised sporting event in its history and that of the region, in front of 14,000 people, as Avenal native, Olympic and current WBC Super-lightweight Champion, Jose Ramirez defends his World Title on his home turf. Keep reading...
When a service member dies on active duty, or veteran dies of a service-connected medical condition, or a service-connected medical condition was a significant factor in the death, the surviving spouse is eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Keep reading...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is offering two opportunities for early participation in the new, more efficient claims decision review process outlined in the historic Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. Keep reading...