DAV Van Drivers Volunteer DAV Van Drivers are needed in Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and Spokane. If you can donate one day per week to drive disabled veterans, contact at (509) 434-7019 for more information. Email: spovolunteersvc@va.gov Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center Building 6-A 4815 North Assembly Street Spokane, Washington 99205-6185 Phone: 509-434-7019 Newby-ginnings of North Idaho, Inc. Newby-ginnings […]
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Comments from Veteran Jean Bledsoe of Post Falls, who was using the VA medical for PT. “I am a retired RN and knew a little about both, but I really didn’t understand the full scope of what they could do to improve my life. I was referred to a PT, and as she watched me […]
By Bret Bowers, PAO Mann-Grandstaff VAMC July 2023 She worked day in and day out, alongside her fellow VA caregivers and health technicians providing bedside care to Veterans in-need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, she wasn’t alone. Wilson, a Nursing Assistant at Spokane’s Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center continues to rise to every need. In her […]
(Courtesy of National Veterans Training Institute) Military service has provided veterans with training and work experience valued by many employers. The following is a list of some of the opportunities and strengths that many veterans have acquired and used in the uniformed services: 1. Leadership Training: The military trains people to accept and discharge responsibility […]
The Spokane Veterans Home is a place where veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, in distinctive settings that provide a sense of belonging. Serves 100 residents Washington State has over 100 years of experience caring for veterans and their families. Eligibility All Washington State Veterans Homes are Medicare and Medicaid certified […]
Are You Clear on the Camp Lejeune Ads? You’ve heard those ads many times if you spend 30 minutes a day or more watching television. You know the commercial, “If you were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you were likely exposed to toxin contaminated drinking water…You may be able to qualify for […]
The Manual Schneidmiller Post 154 Rathdrum, Idaho Presents The Veterans’ Creed 1. I am an American Veteran 2. I proudly served my Country. 3. I live the values I learned in the Military. 4. I continue to serve my Community, my Country, and my fellow Veterans. 5. I maintain my physical and mental […]
The DD Form 214 is a complete and thorough document that verifies a service member’s proof of military service. This Certificate of Release or Discharge form is issued through the Department of Defense and is typically issued at the final out-processing appointment prior to retirement or separation. The DD 214 document contains information required to verify the […]
America’s military veterans have made immeasurable sacrifices to serve their country. From combat to training, service takes its toll on both the mental and physical health of these brave individuals. In recognition of this sacrifice, the government grants numerous benefits to veterans, from healthcare and education to housing and employment opportunities. Unfortunately, many of these […]
The high cost of waiting or not applying for your earned Disability Benefits Or “There are other Vets who deserve it more” By: Veteran Seth Maier When we solemnly swore our oath in supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States, we didn’t have in our heads the idea that existed the potential to […]