LVMAC Tidbit: MOPH Truck Run Comes to Macungie

The Ford Motor Company in conjunction with the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), is giving away three trucks to amputee Purple Heart Veterans.  This good deed of caring for those who have borne the battle in their civilian life generally receives little attention in our area.

 As it happens, one of these trucks is stopping in Macungie area.  MOPH Chapter 190 (the Lehigh Valley chapter) and Bethany United Methodist Church (a local church which actively looks out for our veterans) are hosting a celebration event as a result.  You will get a chance to see the truck in operation and meet Justin Burdette, the Purple Heart veteran who was awarded the truck.

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Forward Observer: VA Adopts a Healthcare Concierge Program to Solve a Problem

Concierge for Care Program Connects with Recently Separated Service
Members

On 22 February 2018, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) announced the launch of Concierge for Care, a health care enrollment initiative that helps military servicemembers connect shortly after they separate with the VA’s healthcare system.

LVMAC Tidtbit: An Unusual Opportunity Presents Itself for Our Wounded Warriors

The flyer speaks for itself.  If interested, act fast and no later than 15 April.

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As of 2 April 2018

 

Forward Observer: Governor Announces Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Awards for 2018

On 12 March 2018, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 13 Pennsylvania county veterans’ affairs offices and 18 nonprofit organizations will receive in grants from the Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF), which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).

LVMAC Tidbit: Tax Assistance for 2018

By now, most have their W-2’s, 1099’s and what else they need to file their taxes.  Therefore, we thought this webpage might be of use to you or some of your comrades.

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As of 22 February 2018

Forward Observer: VA Veteran ID Card Available — Trying to Get It Right the Second Time Around

According to a 12 February post on the VA’s VAntage Point blogsite, the VA Veteran ID card (VIC) is available for registration once again.  Previously the VA ID card was on hold due to a “high volume of traffic” according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

LVMAC News: A Little Advanced Notice on Our Scholarship Program

We want to ensure the word spreads of our Scholarship Program, which has some unique features to it.  This long-running program — our oldest — has helped almost 150 recipients since its inception.  We therefore ask that our membership help spread word of it.  We want to continue to find those we can best help after their return from military service in appreciation of their service to our community and society; and to help provide the quality individuals the junior officer corps of our military always desperately needs. They above, all others, have priority.