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Amtrak train 42 was dedicated to Joseph H. Boardman, President and CEO of Amtrak, 2008-2016, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran.

Amtrak offers Veteran, military member discounts

Posted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 12:00 pmOctober 8, 2019 Posted in #VetResources by Beth Lamb 106 comments 84k views

Amtrak offers discount for Veterans and Active Duty military.

Woman receives a flu shot from nurse

Free flu shots for Veterans at your local Walgreens

Posted on Monday, September 23, 2019 4:00 pmSeptember 24, 2019 Posted in #VetResources, Top Stories, Vets Experience by Beth Lamb 53k views

Free flu shots are available now at Walgreens for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. Free flu shots for …

Army's Veterans Curation Program is hiring.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Veterans Curation Program now hiring

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2:00 pmSeptember 19, 2019 Posted in #VetResources by Beth Lamb 28k views

Army Corps of Engineers VCP provides Veterans a bridging transition while processing at-risk archaeological …

The VA/DOD Women Veterans Health Transition Training program is offering virtual courses.

VA and DoD collaboration offers women’s health transition training

Posted on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 4:00 pmSeptember 3, 2019 Posted in Women Veterans by Beth Lamb 6k views

VA and DoD collaboration offers women's health transition training. Register now for virtual and on-site sessions.

Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster.

Six Flags Georgia offering free admission to Veterans and active duty military

Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 4:00 pmAugust 22, 2019 Posted in #VetResources by Beth Lamb 20k views

Six Flags parks offer free admission for military personnel and Veterans on special appreciation days.

Lifewaters divers in the tank at Epcot Center for the HERO dive.

LifeWaters provides adaptive scuba programs to disabled Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 2:00 pmAugust 22, 2019 Posted in #VetResources by Beth Lamb 102k views

LifeWaters is a non-profit that improves the lives of disabled Veterans by offering scuba and scuba …

In recognition of the tragedy of 9/11 and those who served in its wake, The Mission Continues has organized United in Service, a month-long campaign of volunteer days of service.

Join The Mission Continues for a Day of Service to Remember 9/11

Posted on Friday, August 9, 2019 2:00 pmAugust 8, 2019 Posted in Vets Experience by Beth Lamb 5k views

The Mission Continues is organizing days of service to remember 9/11, volunteer for United in Service.

Veteran Athletes talk

Veterans highlight the importance of VA adaptive sports

Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 1:00 pmJuly 30, 2019 Posted in Adaptive Sports by Beth Lamb 800 views

Veterans highlight the importance of VA adaptive sports at the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in …

Some of the Red Coat Ambassadors and Athlete Experience Team from the Robley Rex VA that assisted Veterans and their families at the wheelchair games.

Red Coat Ambassadors sponsors Veterans to attend Wheelchair Games

Posted on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 2:00 pmJuly 22, 2019 Posted in Adaptive Sports, Vets Experience by Beth Lamb 262 views

Veterans Canteen Service sponsors 50 Veteran athletes to attend National Veterans Wheelchair Games through …

Hundreds of Veterans are expected to attend the event, to get advice, assistance and answers from VA and community partners.

Veterans Experience Action Center coming to Quad Cities

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:30 pmJuly 17, 2019 Posted in #VetResources, Vets Experience by Beth Lamb 531 views

Veterans and families will be able to file claims and receive decisions on site, obtain Veteran service …

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