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"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video
Posted at 01:33 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by dist10
Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011. Our thanks to all who participated in the production. Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks. And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!VA News Highlights
Posted at 08:03 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by dist10
Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days. Click the links to read the full stories.Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs.
VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records.
VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.
VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure - Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships operating on the waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, may be eligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for 14 medical conditions associated with presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.
The American Veteran - July 2011
Posted at 11:27 PM on Monday, July 25, 2011 by dist10
(via The Pentagon Channel)Posted at 02:41 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by dist10
Attorney General’s opinion clarifies tax exemption for disabled veterans
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has issued an opinion clarifying interpretation of new legislation granting a real estate tax exemption to veterans with a 100 percent, permanent and total, service-connected disability. The legislation, enacted by the 2011General Assembly in response to a constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2010, exempts real estate, including property held jointly by a husband and wife, from taxation provided the veteran meets the specified disability requirements. The exemption applies to the building on the property and up to one acre of land. The veteran must use the property as his or her principal residence.
The Attorney General’s opinion, issued July 15, 2011, clarifies the term 100% disability to include veterans rated by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as individually unemployable due to a service-connected disability. These veterans must be unable to secure or hold gainful employment due to their service-connected disability. Additionally, they must have one service-connected disability ratable at 60 percent or more, or two or more service-connected disabilities with at least one disability ratable at 40 percent or more and with a combined rating of 70 percent or more.
The legislation also grants the exemption to the surviving spouse of an eligible veteran if the veteran died on or after January 1, 2011. The spouse will lose the exemption if he or she remarries or does not occupy the property as his or her primary place of residence. According to the Attorney General’s opinion, the way the law was written, the exemption is not retroactive and spouses will not be eligible if the veteran died prior to January 1, 2011.
The Attorney General’s opinion also stated that the exemption was not available if the real estate is in a revocable trust with the spouse or others or in an irrevocable trust, and that the exemption is not available to a surviving spouse of an eligible veteran if the spouse relocates.
Opinions issued by the Attorney General do not create new law. However, they represent a legal analysis of current law based on a thorough review of existing law and relevant prior court decisions. To read this opinion from the Attorney General, visit http://www.vaag.com/Opinions%20and %20Legal%20Resources/ Opinions/2011opns/July11opndx.html.
To apply for the exemption, veterans should contact their local commissioner of the revenue or other designated local government official.
The Virginia Department of Veterans has 20 offices statewide that assist veterans and their families with applying for federal and state veterans benefits. Visit www.virginiaforveterans for the location of a DVS office near you.
Posted at 04:16 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by dist10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Anne Atkins
(804) 371-0441
New legislation provides vital records to veterans at no cost, hunting licenses at reduced cost
RICHMOND —Two pieces of legislation passed unanimously by the 2011 General Assembly and signed into law by Governor McDonnell will provide veterans with copies of vital records at no cost and hunting licenses at a reduced cost.
Vital records at no cost
Veterans and their survivors may receive a certified copy of vital records, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records at no charge if the records will be used to obtain military service-connected benefits. The legislation was patroned by Delegate Massie and Senator Northam. To obtain more information, veterans or their survivors should contact the Division of Vital Records at (804) 662-6200.
Hunting licenses for disabled veterans at a discounted cost
Beginning July 1, discounted hunting licenses will be available to disabled veterans. Resident veterans rated by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 70 percent service-connected disability may purchase an annual state resident basic hunting license at half price. Veterans with a 70 percent service-connected disability residing out of state may purchase an annual non-resident basic hunting license at half price. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries already offers a lifetime hunting and fishing license and a life-time trapping license to disabled veterans at a reduced cost. The new law was sponsored by Delegate Armstrong. An application for the license is available on the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ website at www.dgif.virginia.gov.
Although not part of the legislative package, earlier this year Governor McDonnell granted veterans free access to all state parks through the end of 2011.
Posted at 04:30 PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 by dist10
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Anne Atkins
(804) 371-0441
In-state tuition residency requirement waived for veterans at public colleges and universities
RICHMOND—Legislation patroned by Delegates Anderson and Stolle and Senator Edwards during the 2011 General Assembly session will grant veterans in-state tuition rates at Virginia colleges and universities without waiting the normal one-year period. “Coupled with their G.I. Bill benefits, this is a huge benefit for veterans that can save them thousands of dollars and help them kick-start their higher education,” commented Paul Galanti, a former Vietnam POW and Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Ordinarily, to qualify for in-state tuition rates, students must have been domiciled in Virginia for at least one year prior to the school year. To verify domicile, colleges typically review whether the student has lived continuously in Virginia for one year prior to the school year and, as applicable, paid income taxes, held a Virginia driver’s license and motor vehicle registration, registered to vote in Virginia, been employed, or owned property in the Commonwealth.
Under the new legislation, the one-year residency requirement will be waived for veterans and their dependents. Once veterans establish proof of Virginia domicile, they will qualify for in-state tuition rates as of the next semester.
Eligibility for in-state tuition rates is determined by the college or university during the enrollment process. Veterans should contact their prospective college or university for additional information.
ATTENTION DESERT STORM VETERANS
Posted at 04:43 PM on Thursday, June 23, 2011 by dist10
There will be a special observance and commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Desert Storm at The Brickyard 400 Race in Indianapolis, IN., on July 31, 2011. The first 300 Desert Storm Veterans to respond to the contact information below can take part in the opening ceremonies for the race, and special recognition of the 20th Anniversary of Desert Storm. During the ceremony, the 300 Veterans will stand on the track among the 43 race teams and drivers racing that day. Veterans are asked to wear their Desert Storm Chocolate Chip Camouflage Uniforms if possible. Veterans will receive free admission to the race for themselves as well as one other guest. SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300!
To reserve your spot, please contact VFW Life Member Scott C.Stump of Waynesville, NC., at: sawgunner1@illustratemylife.com or at (828)456-6412Resolution and By-Laws proposals available
Posted at 03:40 PM on Thursday, June 2, 2011 by dist10
Department of Virginia VFW E-News
You can now review the National Resolutions and the By-Law Study Group’s proposed By-Law and Manual of Procedure amendments to be presented to the committee at the 112th National Convention in San Antonio, by going to National VFW web site www.vfw.org and logging on as a member. If you need assistance in logging in please contact State Headquarters. Also the new Commanders Manual and QM Manual can be viewed on this site.
ALL STATE POSTS ANNOUNCED
Posted at 09:13 AM on Thursday, May 19, 2011 by dist10
Congratulations to the following Posts for making All-State for 2010-2011:|
POST 9808 TEAM CAPTAIN |
BATTLEFIELD, MECHANICSVILLE |
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POST 1503 |
GENERAL LEWIS B. (CHESTY) PULLER, DALE CITY |
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POST 2239 |
ROBERT E. LEE, COLONIAL HEIGHTS |
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POST 3150 |
JOHN LYON, ARLINGTON |
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POST 4667 |
FRANCIS MARION, MARION |
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POST 7726 |
GRAYSON, INDEPENDENCE |
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POST 7589 |
FRANCIS CANNON, MANASSAS |
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POST 9478 |
STERLING, STERLING |
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POST 9835 |
ROBERT E. LAING MEMORIAL, WARRENTON |
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POST 2719 |
WYTHE COUNTY, WYTHEVILLE |
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POST 824 |
DOUGLAS W. HOGGE/ALENN M. TATE MEMORIAL, GRAFTON |
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POST 3160 |
OCEAN VIEW, NORFOLK |
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POST 4809 |
TIDEWATER, NORFOLK |
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POST 1994 |
ABINGDON MEMORIAL, ABINGDON |
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POST 8947 |
LOUISA COUNTY, LOUISA |
Veterans Crisis Line
Posted at 12:19 PM on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by dist10
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is unique because all of our members have served overseas in a combat zone. Our nation is in debt to all of those who served, and we understand that returning home and reintegrating into society can cause stress in many aspects of life. Because of this, VFW is participating in a campaign with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase awareness of the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1).
The campaign revolves around the confidential Veterans Crisis Line (formerly the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline), establishing a unique identity designed to lower the threshold for Veterans and their families to make that critical call for help.
The line, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, has answered more than 390,000 calls and has made more than 13,000 life-saving rescues since its launch.
The campaign is a national outreach effort to increase awareness and use of the confidential Veterans Crisis Line and online chat service, support and promote broader VA suicide prevention efforts, and promote help-seeking behaviors among Veterans.Read more
Vietnam War Foundation Open House
Posted at 07:38 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 by dist10
A Foundation to
Honor our Vietnam Veterans
Ruckersville, Virginia
(6265 Spring Hill Rd.)
THIRD ANNUAL
Memorial Day Open House
May 28, 29, 30, 2011
Hours: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Private collection includes:
UH-1 Huey, M113 APC, Trucks, Jeeps,
New Displays and Combat Murals
WWII Medal of Honor
(On loan from Herring Family)
For more information, go to;
Or contact
May 13 -- Corporate Gray Job Fair for the Military Community at the Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel
Posted at 07:53 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2011 by dist10
Meet face-to-face with dozens of top employers at the Friday, May 13th Corporate Gray Job Fair for the Military Community at the Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel.Job fair hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with free, employment-related seminars starting at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Some of the many employers registered to date include: Lockheed Martin, SAIC, General Dynamics, URS, Amazon, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, SRC, Nancy Chandler Associates Realtors, ECPI College of Technology, L-3 MPRI, Prince William County Fire Department, Durham Police Department, Homeland Security Inc., Ogden Air Logistics Center, United States Secret Service, VSE Corporation, and more!
For directions and to register for the job fair, please visit www.CorporateGray.com.
Free to all job seekers. Business attire recommended.
May 13th Corporate Gray Career Fair
Hilton Norfolk Airport Hotel
1500 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502-1813
Budget Proposal a Starting Point for VA
Posted at 12:52 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2011 by dist10
WASHINGTON D.C., Feb. 15, 2011 — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appreciative of the funding increase President Obama proposed Monday for the Department of Veterans Affairs, but he has some serious concerns about proposed reductions in programs ranging from construction and infrastructure to medical and prosthetic research.
"The VFW appreciates the proposed increase because it recognizes that the proper care and treatment of wounded and disabled veterans are ongoing costs of war," said Richard L. Eubank, who leads the 2.1 million-member VFW and its Auxiliaries. "Our concern, however, is that the total discretionary request of almost $62 billion is just not enough for VA to improve all the programs and services on their watch."
The proposed VA budget for fiscal year 2012 is $132.2 billion, of which $70.3 billion is for mandatory benefits such as disability compensation and pension. The remaining $61.9 billion is discretionary funding, primarily for the Veterans Health Administration, which represents about a 10-percent increase over FY 2010 funding, but just 3 percent more than the proposed but never passed FY 2011 budget.
In contrast, the Independent Budget recommends $65.3 billion, or 14.4 percent above 2010 levels and 8 percent about 2011. The VFW coauthors the Independent Budget—now in its 25th year—with AMVETs, Disabled American Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans of America.
VFW Will Defeat Bachmann Plan
Posted at 08:25 AM on Monday, January 31, 2011 by dist10
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 28, 2011 — America's oldest and largest major combat veterans' organization announced it will do everything within its power to defeat a plan introduced by Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) to cut $4.5 billion from the Department of Veterans Affairs."No way, no how, will we let this proposal get any traction in Congress," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the 2.1 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries.
On her website, the three-term congresswoman lists more than $400 billion in suggestions to cut federal spending. The VA suggestion would cap increases to VA healthcare spending, and reduce disability compensation to account for Social Security Disability Insurance payments — in other words, an offset. She says her plan is intended to generate discussion.
"The only discussion the VFW wants is to tell the congresswoman that her plan is totally out of step with America's commitment to our veterans," said Eubank, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore.
Read more
RICKY LEE TO PERFORM AT POST 1503
Posted at 10:13 AM on Friday, January 21, 2011 by dist10
Breaking News! VFW Post 1503 and several Posts from the 10th District are having a fundraising concert at Post 1503 on 5 March 2011 from 1900 – 2300. Performing is RICKY LEE. All profits will go to the Military Assistance Program. RICKY LEE has partnered up with National VFW to perform to raise funds for the Veterans and their families, I have his web site attached and some back ground on the MAP program. Ticket prices are not determined yet; we are still working out fine details on opening bands and his cost. We will be selling 350 - 400 tickets and as I said all proceeds will go to the MAP program for Virginia VFW.
RICKY LEE played at the National Convention this past year and has performed for the troops at Walter Reed and many other places benefiting the troops. This is a worthy cause; we expect max participation from our
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