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On Tuesday, March 5, the VA healthcare system rolled out expanded healthcare eligibility for veterans who may have been exposed in a Toxic Exposure Risk Area (TERA). In addition to qualifying based on active military service while assigned to a duty station in specified locations or contingency operations, the exposure areas due to health factors is widely expanded in the areas of air pollutants, chemicals, radiation, warfare agents and occupational hazards. The main health eligibility center, over the next few weeks, will be reviewing all...
Veterans Day is about remembering and recognizing the service, sacrifices and selflessness of our nation's Veterans. By fighting our nation's wars and defending us all during periods of peace between wars, Veterans have protected our way of life and the freedoms we all enjoy-to speak without fear, to vote as we see fit, and to gather, as we do today. We owe them all a debt of gratitude for the burdens they have borne. Today, we recommit to honoring America's Veterans and renewing our obligation...
Greetings! Now that the weather has gotten nicer and the Fourth of July is just around the corner, people will be gathering in large groups. I encourage you to stay safe and consider testing yourself or families if you are not feeling well, or think you have been exposed to COVID-19. I have home tests for COVID-19 available if you need them. Just call or stop by the office to pick it up, or I may be able to bring it to you. More news about our veteran community: Raymond B. Thorn Post #30 of the American Legion will start gaming at Buck It’s B...
Greetings! I was honored to join with American Legion members, on Friday morning, to place flags on Veteran graves at the New Rockford cemetery. It was really something to see all those flags on the graves of so many heroes we have lain to rest in our own backyard. If you visited a friend or family grave that should have had a flag, but didn't, please reach out to the American Legion to notify them. I would also like to make a map of our cemetery identifying where veterans are lain to rest....
A special 4-day vacation get-a-way for a veteran and their family, has been donated to the Veteran Service Office. This resort is located near Deadwood, S.D., and there are so many things to do while there. The famous Mount Rushmore is nearby or make a day trip to Spearfish. This vacation will be awarded by nomination from veterans and members of the community. The nominations will be reviewed by a panel of three, consisting of a County Commissioner, Veteran Service Officer, and community member. Candidates should be a veteran of the armed...
Thank you to all the members of the community who have reached out to help update the list of Vietnam veterans. We want to publicly acknowledge all of our communities’ Vietnam War veterans and hope that more will be able to join us next year. Some of our veterans that were honored during our recent event, that were unable to join us, were represented by their family members. Barb Hillebrand came forward to accept a pin and certificate on behalf of her husband, Mike. Mike was unable to join us that evening because he recently moved to a l...
I want to say thank you to all the veterans that have stopped by to say hello and introduce themselves and enter the drawing for the fishing trip. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, please do. I would like to invite all the military veterans in our community and their families to join us in celebrating Vietnam War Veterans on March 29, 2022. We will be gathering at the Eagles Club in New Rockford for a social hour at 6 p.m. Long-term care in our community has been a topic of interest recently. Long-term care is expensive, but often n...
You may know about the federal benefits available to veterans but did you know that North Dakota offers additional great benefits to their veterans? If you’re a North Dakota veteran you may be eligible for the Veteran Education Training (VET). This is a free program of study funded by the state of North Dakota to prepare you for a certification program, two year or for your college degree. The program provides refresher training as well as training in English computers mouth and study skills. The Dependent Tuition Waiver is available to d...
According to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, many veterans are unaware of VA’s disability benefits. VA disability compensation is a monthly, tax-free payment designed to compensate veterans for an injury or illness incurred, or made worse from active military service, regardless of when they served. A disability can apply to physical conditions, such as chronic knee condition, as well as mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service-disabled veterans may also be entitled to health care, employment co...
Did you know... Veterans Administration (VA) provides burial and memorial services to Veterans at no charge to honor their service to the nation? Spouses and children may also receive these services. With new VA national, state, and tribal cemeteries opening soon, almost every eligible Veteran will have a VA burial option within a reasonable drive from home. VA Serves Veterans VA takes special care to pay lasting tribute to the memory of Veterans who served and sacrificed, and that of their families. VA meticulously maintains more than 135 VA...
