| 8/25/2009 | STAND DOWN 09 INFORMATION |
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Everything you need to know about STAND DOWN 09
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| 8/25/2009 | US Coast Guard Band offers FREE Concert Sept 6th at 3pm |
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Outdoor concert featuring the music of Bernstein, Copland, Sousa, Benny Goodman, and Tchaikovsky. Tours of the USCGC Barque Eagle, our tall ship, will be available along with cannons for the classic 1812 Overture !
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| 8/24/2009 | MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT THE BIG E Friday Sept 18th |
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ON Friday Sept 18th, BIG E will offer FREE ADMISSION to miltary and veterans
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| 8/14/2009 | Gov. Rell Marks Anniversary of the End of World War II |
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Governor's Proclamation marking the end of World War II
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| 8/12/2009 | 2009 STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST |
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The Navy League of the United States – Hartford Council and the State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs are sponsoring this special essay project to encourage 6th, 7th and 8th graders to learn more about the heroism and importance of American servicemen and women throughout our nation’s history.
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| 8/12/2009 | Stand Down 2009 Transportation Schedule |
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The transportation schedule for Stand Down is now available.
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| 8/11/2009 | Especially for OIF/OEF Veterans |
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Click here for information for OIF/OEF Veterans and family members.
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| 8/11/2009 | Rocky Hill Veterans' Home Information |
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Click here to learn more about the Veterans' Home in Rocky Hill.
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| 8/11/2009 | Help for Women Veterans |
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There are many resources available to Women Veterans.
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| 8/10/2009 | News from Veteran Service Organizations |
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Click here for news items from various VSOs.
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| 8/10/2009 | News from the Connecticut DVA |
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Click here to read inmportant news items from the CT DVA.
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| 8/6/2009 | STAND DOWN 2009 POSTER |
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Please print out this poster and display throughout the state
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| 8/5/2009 | Governor Rell Signs Four Bills That Benefit Veterans |
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Governor Signs Bills That Cut Red Tape for Property Tax Credit,
Expands Eligibility for Hardship Aid for Military Families
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| 7/24/2009 | Countdown begins for CT Veterans Day Parade |
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Save the date for the Veterans Day Parade in Hartford November 8, 2009
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| 7/23/2009 | Attn: WWII vets who liberated concentration camps |
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US Holocaust Museum wants to honor WWII US Army Liberating Units
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| 7/22/2009 | Helping Women Vets Return to Civilian Life |
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Business & Professional Women Foundation announces "Dear Jane" Campaign to help women combat veterans return to civilian jobs
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| 7/13/2009 | ACTS AFFECTING VETERANS AND THE MILITARY |
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This report provides brief highlights of new CONNECTICUT laws (public acts) affecting veterans and armed forces members passed during the 2009 regular session of the CT General Assembly. The acts are effective October 1, 2009, unless otherwise indicated.
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| 7/13/2009 | SBA’s Patriot Express Loan Initiative |
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Patriot Express, launched June 28, 2007, builds on the more than $1 billion in loans SBA guarantees annually for veteran-owned businesses
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| 7/7/2009 | Governor Rell Signs Military Family Relief Fund Bill |
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Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she has signed into law a bill she proposed that expands eligibility for assistance from the state’s Military Family Relief Fund to an eligible member of the Armed Forces who is not currently on active duty.
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| 6/24/2009 | Post 9/11 GI Bill Info for Connecticut State University System Students |
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Veterans, National Guard Members Will Benefit from Policies at Connecticut State University System
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| 6/17/2009 | VA Opens Enrollment to More Veterans |
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Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation Changes
VA eligibility rules changed on June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system. Under this new regulation, VA relaxed income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds.
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| 6/16/2009 | Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame |
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June 30th deadline to nominate vets for post-military life achievements
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| 6/16/2009 | VA Welcoming Vets Home with New Web Site, Blog |
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its new “Returning Veterans” Web site -- www.oefoif.va.gov -- to welcome home Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a social, Veteran-centric Web site focusing on their needs and questions.
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| 6/11/2009 | Connecticut Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project |
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On August 14, 15 & 16, 2009 the Sports Association of Gaylord Hospital and the Leaps of Faith Disabled Water Ski Program are proud to host the Connecticut Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, supported by Disabled Sports USA.
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| 5/23/2009 | Governor Rell Signs New Law |
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Governor Rell Signs Bill Removing Restrictions
on Decorating Veterans’ Graves with U.S. Flags
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| 5/19/2009 | A Special Place to Honor Our Veterans |
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A very exciting effort led by Governor M. Jodi Rell will create a statewide veterans memorial
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| 5/12/2009 | Governor Rell Dedicates Vietnam Women’s |
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Governor M. Jodi Rell unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., to be kept on permanent display in the Veterans Alcove of the State Capitol complex.
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| 5/4/2009 | VA Accepting Applications for Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits |
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that Veterans can begin submitting applications on-line for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
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| 3/31/2009 | Governor Rell Seeking VA Stimulus Funding |
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Rocky Hill Grant Application is No. 1 on Federal VA Priority List
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| 3/26/2009 | 2009 Veterans' Resource Guide Now Available |
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The CT Dept of Veterans' Affairs has created the 2009 Veterans' Resource Guide.
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| 3/26/2009 | If you are a veteran, the spouse of a veteran, or a |
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A $20 million settlement
fund will be established to reimburse people for out-of-pocket
expenses as a result of the theft as well as to cover lawyers’
fees, costs and expenses.
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| 3/17/2009 | UPDATED! New CT Tax Filing Information for Military Retirees and Active Military CT Tax Filers |
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There are important changes for 2008 to the CT Income Tax for Military Retirees and Active Duty Military.
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| 3/13/2009 | The National Personnel Records Center |
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To learn more about on-line DD 214 availability, click here.
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| 3/13/2009 | An Open Letter to Veterans From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki |
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“My name is Ric Shinseki, and I am a Veteran. For me, serving as Secretary of Veterans Affairs is a noble calling. It provides me the opportunity to give back to those who served with and for me during my 38 years in uniform and those on whose shoulders we all stood as we grew up in the profession of arms.
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| 2/24/2009 | More Troops, Families Likely to Qualify for New GI Bill Benefits |
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2009 – Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if they’re unable to serve four more years of duty due to service policies, a senior defense official said.
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| 2/23/2009 | Defense, VA Reform Evaluation System for Seriously Injured Vets |
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2009 – Two years is much too long to determine service disabilities, especially when the injuries obviously qualify a servicemember for full benefits and compensation, a senior Defense Department official said here today.
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| 2/2/2009 | Secretary Shinseki Announces Choice for Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki praised President Barack Obama’s intent to nominate W. Scott Gould as next Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
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| 1/6/2009 | Thanks to Donors of Holiday Gifts |
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The Department of Veterans' Affairs thanks all who donated holiday items to our veterans.
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| 12/11/2008 | Governor Rell Announces New Inductees Into CT Veterans Hall of Fame |
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First woman inductee and former Governor among honorees
Governor Rell to lead induction ceremony Tuesday
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| 12/5/2008 | Read the Latest Veterans' Dept Newsletter |
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It's been an exciting Fall at the CT Dept of Veterans' Affairs - Read about all the happenings!
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| 11/14/2008 | Governor Rell to Establish Official State Veterans Memorial |
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Governor Says Official State Memorial for Veterans is Long Overdue
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| 11/10/2008 | Governor Rell: $2 Million Available to Treat |
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Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the state has received $2 million in federal funds to help veterans suffering from trauma-related disorders obtain treatment through a new community-based program.
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| 10/30/2008 | VA Releases Announcement on New Hand Salute Protocol |
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Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
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| 10/29/2008 | Gov Rell Visits Veterans in The New Veterans Home |
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Gov Rell delivers cookies and visits with veterans as they settle into the new Levitow Veterans Health Center at the Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill.
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| 10/22/2008 | Governor Rell Announces Opening |
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Culminates 3-year Effort to Build and Open
First New Health Care Facility at State Veterans Home Since 1940
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| 10/21/2008 | VETERANS COMMISSIONER LINDA S. SCHWARTZ INVITES WOMEN VETERANS |
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This year’s Connecticut Veterans’ Day Parade in Hartford on Sunday November 2, 2008 will feature a Grand Finale Tribute to Connecticut’s Women Veterans. Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Linda S. Schwartz invites any woman veteran to march with her in the Grand Finale Division of the parade.
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| 10/21/2008 | Governor Rell issued the following statement on the death of retired Col. Robert B. Nett |
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“Colonel Nett served bravely and honorably throughout his distinguished career. His contributions to his fellow soldiers and community are the hallmarks of dedication. Connecticut is justifiably proud of this native son. He was inducted into the state Veterans Hall of Fame last year and the leadership hall at Camp Rell bears his name. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Nett family along with our gratitude for his lifetime of valor and service.
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| 10/20/2008 | CT Veterans Groups Visit with Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed and Bethesda Hospitals |
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Each month representatives from between 3 and 6 units of the 29 veterans units of 7 Connecticut veterans organizations (American Legion, American Veterans AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Marine Corps League, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Vietnam Veterans of America) who are cosponsors of Operation Gift Cards visit wounded soldiers in Washington D. C. and Maryland military hospitals
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| 10/10/2008 | Operation Gift Cards |
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Since October 2005, the Operation Gift Cards monthly visits have presented 5,050 "Thank You Kits" which contained $101,000 in gift certificates to our wounded.
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| 10/9/2008 | Federal VA to Mass Mail Vets Disability Verification Letters Required for Property Tax Relief |
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Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that in a change of recent policy, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be mailing disability verification letters required for local property tax relief to Connecticut’s 22,000 veterans after all.
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| 9/15/2008 | Stand Down 2008 Photo Gallery |
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What a glorious day - over 1000 homeless and needy veterans were assisted!
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