RBC | Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5843 in Meeker and VFW Post 5261 in Rangely are currently raising funds for the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn in Meeker.
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History many don’t know
RBC I There are 58,267 names now listed on the polished black wall of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., including those added in 2010. The names are arranged in the order in which they were taken from us by date. Within each date the names are alphabetized. It[Read More…]
Hometown hero returns to Pearl Harbor
MEEKER I “Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy…” These words were spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Veterans can show their service
RBC I A small group of retired veterans makes 36 metalized film window stickers and magnetic vehicle plaques that provide a way for all U.S. veterans to show their service.
Veterans targeted by scams
RBC I Veterans have recently contacted staff at the Grand Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center to report attempts to get their personal information by phone.
Agent Orange eligibility expanded
RBC I Honorably discharged veterans who served on the Korean DMZ from April 1968 – Aug. 1971 are now eligible for enrollment into VA provided health care.
Free veterans’ flu shot clinic Sept. 27
RBC I The annual veterans’ walk-in flu shot clinic will open Monday, 9 a.m. at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center.
Veterans’ representative on Western Slope
RBC I A Veterans Benefits Administration expert from the Denver Regional Office will be on the Western Slope June 27–30. Her schedule is as follows:
VA to take program applications
New rules for the Caregivers and Veteran’s Omnibus Health Services will provide for additional support to eligible post-9/11 veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary family caregiver.
Slide Show: Veteran’s Day Parade
MEEKER | Click to view photos from the Veteran’s Day parade.
Veterans review information listed
RBC — Veterans who have been medically separated from military service since Sept. 11, 2001, will have the opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed to ensure fairness and accuracy.
Tribute to Our Troops: Glen Willard Hauck
Glen Willard Hauck was in the Army three years, nine months and 23 days. He was taking his physical on Pearl Harbor day … if you could breathe that day you were accepted.
