April 2022 VSO Report
Estate Planning Rain Replay Michigan attorney Lisa H Beatty will be here at 1830 on 25 May. She’s coming here on her own time to help you understand the 5 most important documents everyone should have and to answer your questions about living wills and estate planning. We didn’t have a good turn out last time due to weather and short notice. Please help get the word out. Commissary Benefit In 2020, commissary shopping benefits expanded to include more Veterans: Veterans with any VA-documented service-connected disabilities; Purple Heart recipients; Former prisoners of war; and Individuals assessed, approved and designated as primary family caregivers to eligible Veterans under VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. Veterans and designated caregivers are encouraged to check their commissary privilege qualifications. The benefit can be used on line to some extent. Together We Served: This is a VA website that will help you connect with the people with whom you served. While it is offered to help you connect with those you survived with and probably still can relate to today, another reason to be aware of it is in case you need a buddy statement for your VA compensation claim. The military records you think are being kept may not be accessible. If you need help proving where you were, when you were there or what happened while you were there, this website can help you find people who were there with you. There are over two million veterans on this site so far. https://join.togetherweserved.com/va Job Fair Plans: Our plans to hold a job fair are still underway. I believe details will start coming together yet this month. |
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USING PAYPAL Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, American Legion Post 141 is a nonprofit501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible according to IRS regulations. |
REAL TALK - AFGHAN WAR VETERANS
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
Post 141 is not only open for Friday Night Fish Frys, burgers and other fun events, we're here for you...our fellow Veterans. Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban.
You are not alone.
Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral distress about experiences they had during their service. It’s normal to feel this way. Talk with your friends and families, reach out to battle buddies, connect with a peer-to-peer network, or sign up for mental health services. Scroll down for a list common reactions and coping advice.
Afghanistan: How Veterans can learn from Vietnam Veterans
https://blogs.va.gov/.../afghanistan-how-veterans-can.../
PTSD Online Coaching Tools
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Veterans Crisis Line - If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 1-800-273-8255, then PRESS 1 or visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Vet Centers - Discuss how you feel with other Veterans in these community-based counseling centers. 70% of Vet Center staff are Veterans.
Call 1-877-927-8387 or find one near you.
HIRING
American Legion Post 141 is hiring a full time Bar Manager. Inquire at
the post with a resume and to fill out an application.
American Legion Post 141 is hiring a full time Bar Manager. Inquire at
the post with a resume and to fill out an application.
