Honorary Ambassadog Beyla Shares Thanksgiving Excitement, Food Admonitions
The Thanksgiving season means family, friends, and yummy smells coming from the kitchen that can tempt us to “pawtake” in […]
Recognizing the Civil Air Patrol, 84 Years Strong
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) celebrates its 84th birthday on Monday, December 1. As the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. […]
Book Club to Take Thanksgiving Hiatus, Next Meeting Date to Be Clarified Soon
The scheduled meeting of the BVA Book Club for Wednesday evening, November 26 (Thanksgiving Eve), has been suspended due to […]
Full House and Senate Pass COLA Legislation, Presidential Approval Pending
The House of Representatives and Senate this week acted on S. 2392, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, […]
Veterans Day 2025 and 72nd National Observance: A Look Back
Limited space in last week’s edition prevented BVA Happenings from including some of the most important and relevant images capturing […]
In Badger State, Steve Baskis Educates and Inspires
BVA member, master speaker and writer, and Visions of BVA podcast host Steve Baskis left his Colorado home last week […]
Support BVA Anytime but Especially on Giving Tuesday, December 2
In only 11 days, BVA will join the global Giving Tuesday movement. The popularity of this movement has inspired millions […]
Norwich Record Chronicles Life of Service of BVA’s Sergeant-At-Arms
Current BVA National Sergeant-At-Arms Brian O’Connell, a graduate of Norwich University, is spotlighted in the Fall edition of the Norwich […]
Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebrations Nearly Complete
The Marine Corps celebrated its 250th birthday this past Monday with numerous events, including a major celebration in Philadelphia featuring […]
Book Club to Take Thanksgiving Break, Urged to Forge Ahead with “The Appeal”
The scheduled meeting of the BVA Book Club for Wednesday evening, November 26 (Thanksgiving Eve), has been canceled due to […]