Stolen Valor Act Passes Congress!
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) — The national commander of America’s largest and oldest major combat veterans organization is applauding Congress this week for passing the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, which now heads to the White House for the president’s signature. John E. Hamilton, a triple Purple Heart recipient who leads the Veterans of [...] MVC Invites Public to Memorial Day Ceremonies at State Veterans Cemeteries
The Missouri Veterans Commission invites the public to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at its five State Veterans Cemeteries – Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville, Jacksonville, and Springfield May 27, 2013. “Our cemeteries firmly believe in honoring in perpetuity those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country,” said Larry D. Kay, Executive Director [...] Proposed MANUAL OF PROCEDURE CHANGES FOR THE 114TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
RECOMMENDED BY THE BY-LAW STUDY GROUP (updated 5/21/13) Sec. 104—Member Dues. (See Section 104 of By-Laws) National, Department and Post may establish annual dues in the manner prescribed in these By-Laws. In the event a member surrenders his membership or his membership is terminated in accordance with the National By-Laws, there shall be [...] Proposed BY-LAW CHANGES FOR THE 114TH NATIONAL CONVENTION
Recommended by the By-Law Study Group (updated 5/13/13) Table of Contents. ARTICLE VI—NATIONAL CONVENTION Sec. 105—Members in Good Standing. A member whose current dues are paid to December 31 through their anniversary date is in good standing and, unless suspended or terminated, is entitled to all membership rights in accordance with [...] VFW She Serves
Spanish-American War Monument in Jefferson City
Spanish-American War Monument in Jefferson City is a Reminder of the Increased Definitive Role the Missouri National Guard would Soon Fulfill By Maj. Alan Brown ngmo.pao@us.army.mil JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Behind the Staples and across the Steak and Shake on Missouri Boulevard, a lone sentry from a war few remember, but which played a [...] Flags in Missouri to be at half-staff on May 15 for Peace Officers Memorial Day
JEFFERSON CITY – The flags of the United States and the State of Missouri at all government buildings in Missouri will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday (May 15) in honor of Missouri’s Peace Officers Memorial Day, so designated by a 1996 state law. The day commemorates the sacrifices of [...] Flags at Half-Staff – Specialist Charles P. McClure
Grants for Healthcare Trained Veterans to Pursue Nursing Careers
This week, at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a new program to help military veterans with healthcare experience or training, such as medics, pursue nursing careers. The program is designed to help veterans get bachelor’s degrees in nursing by building on their [...]