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Blinded Veterans Association Expands Criteria for Organization Membership

Any person having honorably served, or currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, qualifying for Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Service is now eligible for membership in BVA…

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“Failure is not being knocked down. Failure is staying down.”
Matthew had an insight that got him started...
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A Veterans Day Tribute
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A Hero of the Greatest Generation
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Helping Others to Achieve
Brian felt lost, alone, and didn’t know what to do next…
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One Vision, One Team, One Fight
Lonnie's strength and joy come from those who haven’t yet experienced...
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Paul continually guides his colleagues out of the darkness and into the light...
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Rising to the Challenge
Ken epitomizes BVA’s mission...
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Gaining New Vision
Steve found purpose and fulfillment in life again...
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Living the Army Values
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Never Leaving Anyone Behind
Monaca champions women veterans initiatives via her...
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Spring Meetings Prepare Regional Groups for National Convention

Flanked by Lawrence Harrison and Michaun Harrison, Air Force veteran Claudia Baldwin breaks for lunch following her solo rendition of “The U.S. Air Force,” adopted as the military branch’s official song in the late 1940s. Regional groups throughout the country are now on the move to hold spring meetings to determine which members of the group will attend the BVA 79th National Convention and to elect convention delegates and alternate delegates. The urgency is, at

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After Adversity, High Marks for Arkansas Fishing Derby

BVA’s own Marlene Davis-Lilly, Deputy National Service Director, member of the Captain Buddy Spivey Razorback Regional Group and Chapter Coordinator of Central Arkansas Team River Runner, schedules regular kayak events for area blinded veterans beginning in April of every year. This year was different, however, due to the theft of 12 kayaks and other essential gear. “We had an event programmed for the month of April to teach our blinded veterans of Memphis how to

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Honoring Jewish American War Veterans, Remembering the Holocaust

Please connect with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project this Monday, May 6, from 3:00-4:45pm for a live virtual event commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the contributions of Jewish veterans to the nation and to recall reverently the 6 million victims of the Holocaust.  Every year in May, hundreds of organizations and Americans of all backgrounds join together to discover, explore, and

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Updated Information for BVA National Convention, Accommodations

An UBER ride will get you to the taproom at the popular Veterans United Craft Brewery. The veteran-owned brewery features cold, craft beer brewed on the premises and guided Saturday tours of the production areas that include samples of fresh American and European ales on tap. Photo courtesy of Visit Jacksonville. Are you or a family member or guest still planning on attending the BVA 79th National Convention, but haven’t yet registered? If so, please

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