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Marriage Equality & What It Means for LGBT Veterans
In light of the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has stated it would start doing away with its nebulous guidance on administering benefits to married...
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VA Expands Review of Chemical Exposure in Drinking Water at Marine Corps Base...
As part of VA’s ongoing commitment to provide care to Veterans and their families, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will start the process of amending its regulations to establish...
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Restore Honor to Service Members Act Stalled In Congress, AVER Seeking...
In a recent Facebook posting, Sacramento Valley Veterans' (SVV) national organization, American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), Inc., stated that legislation designed to provide discharge upgrades...
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: The Power of 1, Your Actions...
Every year, Sacramento Valley Veterans (SVV) joins organizations across the country recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month. This year, join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), local...
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Now In Place: VA Unclaimed Veteran Remains, Casket, or Urn Reimbursement Program
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) program to reimburse for the purchase of a casket or urn used to inter a deceased, eligible, Unclaimed Veteran in a VA National Cemetery, is in place. The...
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Call To Action: Stories Needed In Support of the Restore Honor to Service...
From AVER: We are reaching out to get your support to help advance Senate and House Bills S 1766 and HR 3068 the "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" (both introduced July 15, 2015), which would...
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Nine Ways to Identify Someone in Crisis This Holiday Season
The holiday season often means three things: family, food, and football. But for some of us, this time of year can mean stress, depression, or feeling overwhelmed. Obligations or isolation can heighten...
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U.S. Army Creates Website for Discharge Upgrades
This week, SVV's national organization, American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER), reported that the U.S. Army had created a website to help out Veterans seeking upgrades in discharges.
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SVV: Standing Down After Six Incredible Years of Service
After six incredibly powerful years and many goals identified and achieved, the Sacramento Valley Veterans (SVV) Board of Directors is standing down the group in its present form.
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June is PTSD Awareness Month
The National Center for PTSD promotes awareness of PTSD and effective treatments throughout the year. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD Awareness Day (S. Res. 455). In 2014, the Senate...
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