February 14, 2024

DMVA Digest

A publication of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Big Brothers Big Sisters Recognizes Efforts Of Active Soldier At Fort Indiantown Gap:

Sgt. 1st Class Paul Almquist, a range operations officer with the Fort Indiantown Gap Training Center, was honored for his volunteer efforts with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.

DMVA Highlights How Pennsylvanians Can Use Their Tax Return To Support PA's Military, Veterans, And Their Families:

Pennsylvanians filing their 2023 personal state income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel, veterans and their families by donating any amount of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP) and/or Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF).

PA Guard Marksmanship Training Unit Holds Annual Crew-Served Weapons Course:

U.S. soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Individual Training Branch and Marksmanship Training Unit conducted a crew-served weapons course.

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Veteran Farmer Offering Grants To Fellow Veteran Farmers:

Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, in New Tripoli, Lehigh County, PA, is collaborating with the PA Veteran Farming Network to make four $1,000 grants available to honorably discharged veterans who farm in Pennsylvania.

Veterans Organization Launches New Scholarship To Honor Founder:

The Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. (VCI) announced a new scholarship opportunity to honor its founder and longtime veteran advocate.

PA National Guard Veteran Discusses How Programming Can Help Decrease Women Veteran Homelessness:

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says from 2020-2023 the total number of homeless veterans decreased by 4.5%. However, homelessness among women veterans increased by nearly 24%.

Sheriff Stover Recognized For Support Of Active Duty National Guard Members:

Supporting veterans and active duty military personnel is something that Clinton County Sheriff Kerry Stover does his best to provide to the residents of Clinton County and the deputies in his charge.

Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Receive $5K Donation From Mason Dixon Chapter Of ABATE:

The Mason Dixon Chapter of Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) donated $5,000 to the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors organization.

Health Care Benefit Update:

One of the little known provisions in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act is tucked away in section 702. It’s so small; anyone could pass right over it. And the language looks so innocuous that some might think it to be a technical correction.

VA Preventive Measures To Reduce The Risk Of Cervical Cancer:

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally and is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44.

Point In Time: Mapping Veteran Homelessness:

On a single night in January, a dedicated team from Birmingham VA embarked on a crucial mission along with scores of others. Their goal was not only to count the homeless population but also to identify veterans among them as part of the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count.

Bugler To Sound Taps For The 1,000th Time At World War I Memorial On Presidents Day:

The bugler salutes the American flag, lifts a simple brass instrument without valves or keys, and sounds the 24 distinctive notes of taps — the universal call sounded at dusk at U.S. military installations across the world.

Music For Brain And Body:

Music activates many of the brain’s regions and networks, and can support well-being, quality of life, memory and more. Add some simple movement to the mix and it creates an entire brain-body activity.

This listing is offered as a service to individuals and organizations to promote their veteran and military-oriented employment opportunities. The information is taken directly from emailed requestor submissions. DMVA is not responsible for incorrect information submitted.

PA Department Of Education Is Seeking A Specialized Law Enforcement Instructor:

The PA Department of Education is seeking a specialized law enforcement instructor. An ideal candidate for this position, whether a retired or current law enforcement officer, will have specialized knowledge in areas such as breath testing, SFST Instructor, accident reconstruction, de-escalation, use of force, drug interdiction, advanced tactics and DUI enforcement. Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Job posting closes Feb. 22, 2024.

More Employment Opportunities:

To see a full listing of employment opportunities, visit the DMVA Employment page. 

This listing is offered as a service to individuals and organizations to promote their veteran and military-oriented events held in Pennsylvania. The information is taken directly from requestor submissions. DMVA is not responsible for incorrect information submitted. 

Boots To Business Reboot Webinar:

Boots to Business (B2B), an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is holding a virtual training event on Feb. 21 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and applicable business ownership fundamentals. Active-duty service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans of all eras, and spouses are eligible to participate. Registration is required. 

More Events Listing:

To see a full listing of events, visit the DMVA Events page. 

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