Monthly Archives: September 2010

GI Bill

Posted on September 25, 2010 by hammontontrivets

Congress recently passed the Post-9/11 GI Bill offering generous educational benefits to service members serving since 9/11.  Now, Congress is attempting to improve the legislation(Click here).  To apply for these benefits or for more information on the new GI Bill, … Continue reading →

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Veterans Electronic Healthcare Record Moves Forward

Posted on September 25, 2010 by hammontontrivets

The VA and Department of Defense is continuing to move forward with their plans to provide every veteran and service member electronic medical records.  The Virual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER) will provide an electronic healtcare record for an individual throughout … Continue reading →

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Veterans and Employment

Posted on September 16, 2010 by hammontontrivets

The recession has hit everyone hard.  But Iraq and Afganistan Veterans have been hit especially hard.  These vets face unemployment rates of 11.5% (June 2010), well above the national average. However, there are resources for veterans and their families as … Continue reading →

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VFW Dinners

Posted on September 16, 2010 by hammontontrivets

VFW Post 1026 hosts dinners at their hall every Monday starting at 6 pm. Cost is $8 per person. Menu varies. Everyone is invited.

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In Memoriam: Rocco Fichetola Sr.

Posted on September 9, 2010 by hammontontrivets

Rocco Fichetola Sr., 84, died September 4.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of American Legion Post 186.  Our condolences go out to the Fichetola family.

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Tri-Vets Website Makes News

Posted on September 1, 2010 by hammontontrivets

This website was featured in the Hometown section of the Press of Atlantic City.  The website also was featured in the print editions of The Hammonton News and the Hammonton Gazette.

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President addresses Nation, Praises Military

Posted on September 1, 2010 by hammontontrivets

On August 31, President Obama addressed the nation to declare an end to combat operations in Iraq.  Throughout his speech, the President praised the committment of our military men and women.  Click here to view the speech.

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