Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council

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Good news! If you are enrolled in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Centers' healthcare system, your age or condition no longer matter for getting the COVID-19 Vaccination. Those not enrolled with the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center's healthcare system will have to do so. Read the "Background" of the advisory below. Inquire regardless. Click on the image to read. ### As of 10 March 2021 https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-wilkes-barre-va/

Important as ever in these harsh times: https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-pottstown-mini-/

WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will extend the existing moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, as well as extend VA loan forbearance requests, to June 30, because of COVID-19. The current moratorium extensions for evictions and foreclosures were set to end March 31. It is the result of the President's January 22 Executive Order . VA borrowers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 can review ... https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-va-works-to-pre/

SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED! https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-veterans-relaxa/

Academics for Veterans (A's for Vets), an alliance formed by the LVMAC, consisting of Institutions of Higher Learning in the Greater Lehigh Valley endeavoring to better assist veterans seeking education and support, is conducting a Virtual 5K Ruck 'n Walk Challenge. The event will take place during Veterans Appreciation Week from 8 November through 15 November. [ 310 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-news-a-very-special-ev/

LVMAC Tidbit: Veterans’ Relaxation Day https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-veterans-relaxa/

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Workforce Board LV/PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley will be conducting a couple of teleconference seminars using Zoom around the Veterans Day period to both celebrate veterans and to encourage businesses to seek them out for employment: Part 1: HIRING OUR VETERANS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th at 10 a.m. In this event the former Sergeant Major of the Army, Dan Dailey, now retired, will conduct a special leadership discussion on the many benefits, skillsets, and experiences in key areas that the veteran workforce brings to any organization. [ 251 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-chamber-stages-/

What: The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre is hosting a Live Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting through Wilkes-Barre VA Facebook page. Veterans, family members and the public can provide online feedback utilizing the live chat feature during the broadcast. Who: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Director Russell E. Lloyd will host the meeting. All are welcome as this is a public meeting. [ 128 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-wilkes-barre-va/

Seeking VP, Finance Chair, and Co-Communications Chair

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Returning from military service? Consider joining the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Team Red, White and Blue (RWB). Every year, about 200,000 active duty service members transition out of the military -- of which approximately 8,000 move or return to Pennsylvania -- joining the 3.4 million post-9/11 veterans nationwide already living in communities such as the Lehigh Valley. [ 214 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-do-you-know-abo/

Veterans Day approaches. I don't care about what reasoning caused the VA to put this on their Vantage Facebook site, nor about the unbreakable code story which many of us have heard before. But listen to the 2:30 minute and on portion. Here is a real American reminding us of what being an American means. Do you merit the term, American, as he does? It sometimes takes a military veteran to remind us of what should be obvious. https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs/videos/303216644326043

Are you a business interested in attracting and recruiting servicemembers separating from active duty (veterans)? They are motivated men and women who can help to ensure your success and profitability. However, although often highly skilled, they are not generally credentialed or running around with some unnecessary degree that will bring them to your attention. The Department of Defense has recognized this deficiency and implemented [ 247 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//forward-observer-want-to-hir/

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: 105-year-old WWII veteran gets a surprise birthday party. bit.ly/2WbIURa

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre announced today the re-opening of our Tobyhanna and Northampton (Bangor, PA) Community Based Outpatient Clinics at a 50% face-to-face pre-COVID capacity, effective 28 September. All services remain available, and veterans who need to be seen will be scheduled for care. [ 147 more words ] https://lvmac.wordpress.com//lvmac-tidbit-vas-bangor-clin/

We honor you every day but especially today. #GoldStarMother’s and Family’s Day.