The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization had the largest single-year increase in recorded history for the state of Tennessee for 2019.

Source: Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization breaks record, extends service hours | ClarksvilleNow.com

Army Veteran David Harker will turn 75 later this year and recalls his five years spent as a prisoner of war during Vietnam.

Source: Army Veteran recalls his time as POW during Vietnam – VAntage Point

(The Center Square) – A veteran seeking care at the Memphis VA Medical Center died by suicide one day after experiencing “deficiencies in care, care coordination, and facility response,” a

Source: Inspection report: Veteran died by suicide after not getting needed care at Memphis’ VA hospital

The bills broaden options for troubled vets in the legal system and expand a home renovations grants program.

Source: Here Are the 2 Veteran-Supporting Bills President Trump Just Signed into Law

Washington Co., WI  – Agent Orange has long plagued survivors of the Vietnam War. Prior to passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, Veterans who served offshore were denied Agen…

Source: Washington Co. Vietnam Veterans collect over $1 million in new benefits after decades’ delay

The Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act would approve benefits for Vietnam War veterans suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s-like symptoms — conditions thought to be caused by exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange.

Source: Advocates begin ‘final push’ to get benefits for Vietnam War veterans

VA worked with state representatives to compile a list of the most underused state benefit for Veterans, part of a five part series.

Source: Veterans benefits 2020: Most underused state benefit – VAntage Point

Medical Equipment and Supplies

For Veteran in Need

 

A fellow Veteran has the following medical equipment and supplies available to donate to a Veteran in need.

1. 6 weeks supply of Liquid Hope and Real Food Interval Feed with Syringes and 4×4’s
2. PerMobile C-400 Standing Wheelchair

If you’re interested please contact Disabled Vet Assistance at 901-238-8513

If you drive to work on Aminicola Highway you may have seen Shawn Tobin. He’s an Army Veteran and retired educator. Six mornings a week, starting at about 6:45, Shawn Tobin lases up his shoes, grabs a couple bottles of water, and steps off for a roughly two and a half hour journey through Chattanooga. For the past six weeks he has spent his mornings walking 8 to 10 miles carrying an American Flag. “I’m starting to see the same families,” Tobin said. “They will scream, honk their horn.

Source: Army veteran walks 8 to 10 miles through Chattanooga 6 days a week waving an American Flag

Source: Cohen Veterans Network Welcomes Five New ‘CVN Fellows’ to 2020 Training Program