Hey Veterans, Did You Know? Camping may be free for you! In Idaho, veterans with 100% service-related disabilities receive free camping and day-use access within Idaho’s state parks. For complete details, go to parksandrecreation.idaho.gov. In Washington, veterans with 30% service-related disabilities receive a FREE Lifetime Pass for camping moorage and campsite reservations. For complete details, […]
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Hey Veterans, Did You Know? Your DD214 will be needed by your family when you pass away. It is something that you should do now to help them during this stressful time. They will need it to file for burial and funeral benefits or to request military honors, rifle salute and/or flag presentation, at your […]
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Hey Veterans! Did you know? Some disabled veterans are eligible for reduced hunting and fishing licenses. In Idaho, you must have at least a 40% service-connected disability. A 3 year resident DAV license is just $5. For complete information, go to idfg.idaho.gov/licenses/dav-programs. In Washington, you must have at least a 30% service-connected disability or be […]
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Apprenti Executive Director Jennifer Carlson, left, joins Washington Governor Jay Inslee, right, and Amazon Vice President Ardine Williams, second from right, in honoring apprentices Scott Stone, Mike Cooper, Joshua Tanton, Shea Orr, and Bevin Smith on Wednesday at Amazon. Smoke the service dog also joined in. (Amazon Photo) Amazon’s commitment to hiring military veterans took […]
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Hey Veterans, Did you Know? Veteran Designation Available for Idaho and Washington State Driver’s Licenses You can get a veteran designation on your driver licenses or ID card. In Washington, it is free if you are only changing your veterans status. In Idaho, it is free at renewal or a $15 […]
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Hey Veterans, did you know? Kaniksu Dental Services for Veterans in Need If you are a veteran with dental needs but have limited funds, Kaniksu Health Services in Bonner County may be able to assist you. Thanks to the generosity of the community, Kaniksu has donated funds to help veterans who do not have dental […]
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As debate swirls around the topic of expanding VA health care, and whether “privatization” of VA will become a reality as Veterans choose between VA and a Care in the Community (CITC) authorized provider, VA Telehealth options are becoming more popular for Veterans. This is in part because, “Telehealth is critical to the future of […]
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LIGHTBENDERS Institute of Photography Presents Free Photography training for therapy and fun ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS NOW LightBenders Institute of Photography is currently accepting student applications for its 2019 season. In its third year of operation, LightBenders is an alternative therapy program which uses photography as a creative approach for veterans struggling with PTSD, MST and […]
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY How Can I get Help? ONLINE VA Website: VA.gov This website has incredible resources on every topic. VA Welcome Guide: va.gov/va-welcome-kit-color.pdf This is a benefits guide to everything VA. It covers all types of benefits and services available for all levels of your veteran journey, from a new recruit to active duty, family and […]
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Hey Veterans, did you know? You can make appointments for glasses and hearing aids? Veterans enrolled with the VA do not need a referral to make an appointment. Just call the Mann Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane for appointments. Audiology: (509) 434-7008 Eye Clinic: (509) 434-7032 (appointments can also be made in Coeur d’Alene).