Meeting Notices
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On Friday, February 14, 2020, the DE State and New Castle County Chambers’ Joint Military Affairs Committee would like to invite you to join us at the Delaware Air National Guard base for our annual “State of the Guard” briefing.
The morning will include briefing with information about the current missions and operations of the Guard. The Delaware National Guard leadership team will share information about upcoming projects, current missions and activities. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to show support and gratitude to the 2,700 men and women who serve our state and nation in the Delaware National Guard!
The State of the Guard Briefing is open to the public. The cost to participate is $10 per person. To join us, DSCC and NCCCC members and the public should visit the one event link provided below and register for the event.
The deadline for Registration is Monday, February 3. Due to security requirements for base access, each attendee will need to provide: Full Name, Date of Birth, and Driver’s License Number/State.
Because of the elevated force protection conditions, NO WALK-INS will be allowed. Everyone must pre-register. Photo ID will be required the day of the event.
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2020-02-14 AGENDA JMAC SOTGTHU, FEB 21• 0830 HOURS
BIDEN NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE CENTER
1 Vavala Way
New Castle DE 19720
Meeting Leader: Christine Kubik
Meeting Speakers: Lisa Sanderson (Encompass), Matthew Baxter (Social Security Administration), Joe Ushinski (Natural Harbor)
RSVP:
E christine.f.kubik.nfg@mail.mil
2019 DJF Community Network_ MTG SCHEDULEYou are invited to discuss strategic planning for the upcoming Gardening Season and learn how to be involved with the Veteran Community Garden at Rosehill Community Center. All are invited to attend and contribute.
30 January 2019 at 5:30 pm
ROSEHILL COMMUNITY CENTER
19 Lambson Lane, New Castle DE 19720
For more Information and to RSVP, please contact:
BRIAN WHITTAKER
Phone (302) 328-8633
Email: USAIRONEAGLE@comcast.net
Monday, January 28
7 p.m.
FOP Lodge 3
1584 Kitts Hummock Rd.
Dover, DE
The Delaware Veterans Coalition, founded in May 2011, is an award-winning, non-partisan, non-profit statewide organization that meets bi-monthly beginning each January. It lobbies elected and appointed public officials on issues that affect all generations of Delaware’s veterans. Membership is open to all honorably discharged veterans residing in Delaware. Membership application can be downloaded from this page. Meetings are open to all veterans regardless of membership.
The Coalition is seeking a Sussex County representative. Call 302-697-8384 or email pauldavis5233@comcast.net for more information.
The Wilmington Department of Veteran Affairs presents
Sussex County Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday January 9, 2019
10:00AM to 2:00PM
AmVets Post 2
32592 Long Neck Rd
Millsboro DE 19966
- VA Health Care Eligibility & Enrollment
- Assistance with Veterans Disability Claims
- Suicide Prevention
- Women’s Health Services overview
- Telehealth Services
- Help with VA Eligibility and Enrollment
- VET Center Information
Any questions: contact Mark Taylor at (302)932-7519 or mark.taylor10@va.gov
Sussex County Town HallMeeting Leader: Larence Kirby
Meeting Topic: Housing / Homelessness
Ms. Aja White, the CoC Program Manager at Housing Alliance Delaware will be present to discusses Delaware Veteran Homelessness. She shares the attached report for preview. She will also present at the DJF North meeting in February.
THU, JAN 17 • 0830 HOURS
ADAMS STATE SERVICE CENTER
DPH Conference Room 100
546 S. Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Use Bldg Entrance #3 (directly across from DMV)
Opportunity for Veterans to share valuable feedback to VA leadership
ELSMERE, DE – The Wilmington VA Medical Center (VAMC) will host a Veteran Resource Benefits Fair and Veteran Town Hall meeting on July 25, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Education and Resource Center (Bldg. 5), at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, Delaware. The event allows veterans an opportunity to receive information about the VA and provide valuable feedback about VA services.
At the fair, veterans can receive information about VA programs, enroll for VA health care, and have questions answered about VA disability claims. Representatives from the medical center and counselors from the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office (VBARO) will be on-hand to assist and answer questions.
Veterans enrolling for VA health care should bring a copy of their DD-214 or other proof of military service.
For additional information, please call (302) 633-5389.
