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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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New VA Initiative to Protect Veterans and their Families from Home Foreclosure
VA has announced the launching on May 31 of the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) Program that will help tens of thousands of veterans currently experiencing severe financial hardship avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes. The program is a last-resort tool in VA’s comprehensive suite of home retention options for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses with VA-guaranteed home loans who are unable to meet their mortgage obligations. Under VASP, VA will
Guide Dog G Reports Improbable Recovery of Wallet in Florida
“G”, BVA’s April Ambassadog. As Ambassadogs, we sometimes can’t resist being a bit nosy, especially when it comes to knowing what our human handlers think and say about us guide dogs. My dad, Arsenio, gave me the green light to tune into the tail end of Tuesday’s BVA Dog Handler Group meeting. Something intriguing unfolded after the official meeting wrapped up: a chat between Yoneka Trent, the meeting’s moderator that day, and Teresa Galgano, the
Army Reserve Commemorates Enduring History of Service
Next Tuesday, April 23, marks the 116th birthday of the United States Army Reserve, recognizing the dedicated service of the nation’s 200,000 Army Reserve Soldiers and Civilians. The theme this year is “Today’s Army Reserve: Building Critical Skills for the Nation.” Today, the Army Reserve offers more than 120 different career fields. Soldiers can build on their civilian profession in the Reserve or try a new career that fulfills a separate purpose. On April 23,
Legislative Team Formulates Action Plan after Annual Testimony, Visits on Capitol Hill
March 21 photo of BVA Executive Committee and Judge Advocate Stephen Butler in Washington office of Senator Jerry Moran. Left to right, National President Paul Mimms with guide dog Shadow, Vice President Wade Davis, Stephen Butler, National Treasurer Joe Bogart, and National Secretary Tracy Ferro. One month ago, the BVA Executive Committee traveled to Washington, DC, to meet with several members and staff of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs. They met personally
