By Anna Selman, Programs and Public Relations Coordinator A recent study from the Department of Veterans’ Administration (VA) found that the daily number of American veterans who commit suicide has decreased from 22 to 20 a day- a small improvement, but a step in the right direction. The leading cause of veteran suicide is Post […]
By Garland Scott, Post 753 Leo & Faye were involved in JWV activity since the mid 1980s, for over 40 years. Leo was a Post Commander for 2 years (19xx-19xx) and the designated Rep for VAVS between May 2005 & May 2007. He continued to actively participate in JWV activities until is passing in May […]
By Mel Gervis, Post 440 The Eugene Moore National Stamp Program was started in 1991, and is designed to uplift the spirits of hospitalized veterans and shut-ins. JWV members and good citizens collect stamps from local businesses and house of worship, which are then sent onto the National Stamp Program Distribution Chairman, Mel Gervis. He […]
By Michael Corbett, Post 440 There’s a great deal of confusion over the “Veteran ID” cards soon to be issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For those who have been rated by the VA Health Care system, issuance of the “Veterans’ Health ID card” permits qualified veterans to enter VA clinics and hospitals for […]
By Lance Wang, Editor I had the opportunity to interact with the Veterans’ Administration while in uniform, much more so since retiring from the Army. As with any large organization I’ve encountered good and bad. Certainly the good is the dedicated functionaries who I encounter, many of whom are themselves veterans. I also have been […]
By Herb Rosenbleeth At a recent meeting in the Omar Bradley Conference Room in the VA Central Office, I got to hear Secretary David Shulkin present his five most important priorities for reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs: The Secretary’s first priority is to increase choice for our veterans. “We think that is an important […]
By Lance Wang, Editor I must be honest. I spent over 20 years in the Army, almost all in Infantry units. I enjoyed the camaraderie of all-male units until I arrived at Brigade level. Periodically, I would leave the world of polite society and head out to the field among other men – to go […]
By Carl Singer The Great First a quick history lesson – the original G.I. Bill was enacted in 1944. JWV proudly can claim to have a strong supporter and advocate for the G.I. Bill. We along with other veterans groups made it happen! Some say that World War II brought America out of the Depression, […]
By Bart Sherwood In response to the proposed House Resolution 2327 – “Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members (PAWS) Act of 2017”, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be authorized to spend $10 million to again study the benefits of approximately 400 Service Dogs (Valued at $25,000. each) given to Veterans surviving with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder […]
While attending the Maryland JWV District meeting in June 2017, COL Erwin Burtnick, USA (retired) District Commander, introduced me to Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum. As the newly appointed Chaplain of the JWV Post 167 in Owings Mills, Maryland, I was interested in any advice I could receive from the Rabbi. It turned out that the Rabbi […]
