ACTION ALERT: Help #FinishtheFight to #AxeWidowsTax

Update:More than 65,000 surviving military spouses and dependents are unjustly required to forfeit up to $1,319 of earned benefits every month. The message the aptly termed "Widow's Tax" sends to serv

Update: More than 65,000 surviving military spouses and dependents are unjustly required to forfeit up to $1,319 of earned benefits every month. The message the aptly termed "Widow's Tax" sends to service members, veterans, and their families is that our government salutes their service while in uniform, but they cost too much if they die on active duty or from service-connected conditions.  For the first time ever, a provision to eliminate the Widow's Tax has been included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  WE NEED YOU! HELP US #FinishtheFight and correct this egregious wrong once and for all. Take Action: Contact your members of Congress and urge them to pass the FY2020 NDAA! Tell them that Congress has the opportunity to #FinishtheFight to #AxeWidowsTax and make military surviving spouses whole! CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION     You have received this message because you have subscribed to a mailing list of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. If you do not wish to receive periodic emails from this source, please click below to unsubscribe.

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DoD to extend Commissary/BX/MWR privileges to Veterans, MISSION Act Urgent Care, Lay Wreaths on Veteran Graves

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#VetResources - for Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors Sign up for this weekly newsletter at www.VA.gov/VetResources View and share as a webpage National Wreaths Across America Day is December 14th Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that has coordinated laying Christmas wreaths on Veteran's graves every year since 2007. Their mission involves honoring and remembering Veterans around the holiday season. You can get involved and volunteer to lay wreaths! LEARN MORE Veterans need Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) to access bases for commissary/BX/MWR privileges The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access for Veterans on Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations. LEARN MORE  K9s for Warriors provides service dogs for Post-9/11 Veterans K9s for Warriors is a non-profit organization that provides trained service dogs for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma related to their service. The group helps to end Veteran suicide and to restore dignity and independence to those who have served in the military. Discuss: What does your pet do to help improve your life after the military? LEARN MORE Continuing the Fight: Veterans at the CIA Veterans comprise nearly 15% of CIA's workforce, and the CIA continues to serve alongside our military partners across the globe. CIA, the broader Intelligence Community, and the American people benefit from the insight and impact of Veterans who bring to their work a wealth of experience and knowledge. LEARN MORE VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA's urgent care benefit How do I find the nearest in-network community urgent care provider? There are no urgent care clinics in my area. What do I do? How do I know if I need urgent care or emergency care? LEARN MORE Borne The Battle: Wayne Hanson As Christmas draws near, Army Veteran Wayne Hanson reminds us to honor our Veterans during the holiday season. Every year on December 14th, Wreaths Across America celebrates Wreath Day by placing wreaths for fallen Veterans. Hanson discusses his work with Wreaths Across America and his desire to help these fallen soldiers be remembered. LEARN MORE LISTEN Future Events 2/5/2020 Veterans Experience Action Center in Montgomery, Alabama Did you know the National Resource Directory has more than 14,000 vetted resources available to you right now?  VAntage Point VA New England extends a Salute to Service VA program helps service members transition to civilian life Online Health Library Available for Veterans Honoring Veterans on December 3, GivingTuesday VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA's urgent care benefit Veteran, Vet Center outreach specialist gets new home Explore a career transforming Veterans healthcare at AMSUS 2019 VA helping to end the HIV epidemic, community by community Army Veteran uses VR&E to attend NASA Scholars Program Veterans to see virtual hearings at Board of Veterans Appeals in early 2020 Gaining insight into Parkinson's disease Seven confidence boosters for Veterans transitioning to a civilian career VA News Releases Veterans can now access information through Health Records on iPhone The VA Innovators Network enlists FedTech to help transform employee ideas into Veteran solutions VA and Pet Partners combine efforts to bring therapy animal services to more Veterans VA Center for Women Veterans celebrates 25th anniversary VA's Board of Veterans' Appeals named finalist for Military Spouse Employment Award VA's Veterans Benefits Administration makes strides during 2019 fourth quarter Find a VA Facility near you.  FACILITY LOCATOR Not sure where to start?  VA WELCOME KIT   Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?  Did you know that VA offers same day services in Primary Care and Mental Health at 172 VA Medical Centers across the country? Make the Connection Resource Locator Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and press 1, Chat, or Text 838255.) Learn how RallyPoint can help you and other members of the Veteran community. Connect with Veterans about mild to moderate TBIs. Discuss with Veterans the symptoms of un-undiagnosed brain injuries. Learn ways to get free R&R style PTSD treatment.  Want to receive this newsletter or other VA updates? Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA. Keep updated and let us know how we're doing. You have received this message because you are subscribed to Veterans Affairs. Access your Subscriber Preferences to make changes to your subscription or Unsubscribe. Get this as a forward? Sign Up to receive updates from Veterans Affairs. Having questions or problems? Please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance. 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