September 11, 2024

DMVA Digest

A publication of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

New Together We Serve Publication Begins On September 30th:

For more than a decade the DMVA Digest has provided veterans, their families and advocates with information on veteran jobs, events and local/national news. As the interests of Pennsylvania’s more than 700,000 veterans evolve, so too is the Digest. Starting on Sept. 30, you will receive a new, free online publication called: Together We Serve. This publication will provide you with short bursts of information encompassing DMVA’s dual mission of serving Pennsylvania’s veterans and their families, and support of the Pennsylvania National Guard, servicemembers and their families.
 
Together We Serve will feature a message from the Adjutant General, and updates from the Bureau of Veterans Homes, Office of Veterans Affairs, Policy and Legislation, Facilities and Engineering, Army and Air National Guard training and deployments, and so much more.
 
In addition to a name change to Together We Serve, other changes will include a more colorful look with photos and graphics to help tell our story. The frequency will also change, going from a weekly to a monthly distribution. Conveniently, it will still come directly to your e-mail, the last day of every month.
 
We are excited for you to start receiving Together We Serve, so you can see first-hand how the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is working every day to deliver you the programs, services, safety and security you have earned through your service to our nation.
 
Don’t forget to check your e-mail Sept. 30, and please don’t hesitate to provide us with your feedback, an option that will be available with every issue of the publication.

Shapiro, Military Leaders Discuss Challenges For Veterans At VetCon 2024:

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke about issues facing military veterans and urged them to take advantage of the state’s improved resources during his appearance at the inaugural VetCon in downtown Pittsburgh last week.

DMVA Encourages Everyone To Reach Out To A Veteran, Highlights Resources Available During Suicide Prevention Month:

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is reminding Pennsylvanians of the resources available to those in crisis or needing additional support.

Let's Be Friends On Social Media:

Join the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) on social media and be one of the first to hear about benefit and program updates, DMVA job openings, veteran-related news, and much more! Stay connected and up to date by following us on 

An At-Risk Butterfly Hunkers Down At PA’s Biggest Bombing Range:

The eastern regal fritillary butterfly once floated across meadows from North Carolina to Maine. Now the range of the vividly patterned insect is reduced to a single foothold inside the busiest National Guard training center in the country: Pennsylvania’s Fort Indiantown Gap.

Rutter's Children's Charities Donates $50,000 To Veterans Outreach Of Pennsylvania:

Earlier this year, Rutter's Children's Charities donated $50,000 to Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. Now, this donation has been fully realized.

PA's Last Civil War Veteran To Be Remembered At Newtown Ceremony:

Pennsylvania's last Civil War veteran who died in 1949 will be remembered during a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Newtown Cemetery where he is buried with his wife and two daughters.

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Hosts Veterans Carnival:

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center hosted a carnival for vets who call the VA community living center home and for those in the VA’s in-patient units. Some of the carnival-themed attractions included a pie in the face, frog hop, and bushel basket toss.

VA Marks 23rd Anniversary Of 9/11 With National Day Of Service And Remembrance Events At VA National Cemeteries Nationwide:

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will host more than 60 National Day of Service and Remembrance events on Sept. 11 at VA national cemeteries across 34 states and Puerto Rico.

2024 Veterans Day Teacher’s Resource Guide Now Available For Download:

As a new school year begins and Veterans Day nears, now is a great time to acknowledge those who fought and served in harm’s way to preserve our freedom and the freedom of others.

Learn About The Universal Sign For Help:

Since its creation, the Universal Sign for Help has gained widespread recognition on social media becoming an internationally recognized method for people to silently signal they need help.

Veterans Receive Innovative Treatments For Prostate Cancer:

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and an opportunity to acknowledge the more than 200,000 veterans who have survived prostate cancer and the 15,000 veterans who are diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer at VA each year.

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.

Off-Base Transition Training To Hold Career Workshop In Pittsburgh:

The Off-Base Transition Training (OBTT) pilot program is an opportunity for veterans, veterans currently serving in the National Guard and Reserve, and their spouses to take control of their career through workshops to help meet their employment goals. In two sessions on Sept. 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the Goodwill (Lawrenceville) Workforce Development Center in Pittsburgh, participants will gain insights on building interview skills and how to handle salary negotiations.

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. 

Silvopasture Workshop To Be Held At Veteran-owned Skyline Pastures:

This event is an update on the second season of this Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant-funded two-year project involving silvopasture pigs. Learn how the Lafferty family has acquired grant funding to improve their Berks County farm. Reservation fee of $5 will be refunded upon request to veterans, active-duty military and their spouses who attend the workshop.

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