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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Need help with VA benefits? A DAV officer is coming to Hagerstown
Veterans can access important services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a community announcement, a Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Service Officer will be available at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), 1101 Opal Court Suite 202, Hagerstown. The officer will be present on the third Thursday of each month by appointment only. This month's visit is scheduled for June 19. The DAV Service Officer will assist veterans, their spouses and dependents in preparing VA claims and obtaining benefits. To make an appointment, individuals can contact DAV Service Officer Ernie Unger at 301-842-2562 or on his cell at 301-331-0091. Appointments can also be arranged via email at michelobqt@ Veterans are advised to bring essential documents to their appointment, including a copy of their military discharge, DD 214 or other service records, VA claim number if issued, and any VA correspondence or rating decisions. This service is provided free of charge by the DAV to all service members, veterans, their spouses and dependents. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: A DAV officer is helping Hagerstown vets file claims this month
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DAV adds parking spot to county lot to improve services
EBENSBURG, Pa. – Disabled American Veterans now has a permanent parking spot at the Cambria County Human Services building parking lot on Candlelight Drive that officials said Thursday will help improve services. 'It just cuts down on so much time,' said John Clay, James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center chief of the center for development and civic engagement. Elected officials and representatives from the VA gathered at the new spot at the lower end of the lot in Ebensburg to celebrate the new partnership. Clay said one DAV vehicle will remain in Ebensburg and the other will stay at the VA Clinic on Galleria Drive in Richland Township. This will cut down on the six drivers' travel time when helping veterans get to appointments both in Cambria and Blair counties and other engagements, he added. DAV drivers are volunteers who pick up and drop off veterans as a free service to those who served the country through the military. Clay said partnering with the county and making a vehicle for use at a location easily accessible just made sense. Commissioner Keith Rager, who helped to coordinate this partnership, is also really excited about the prospects of the relationship. 'We're just trying to do our part to help veterans,' Rager said. During Thursday's event, Clay took the opportunity to note DAV needs more drivers. Bob Skyrock, a volunteer who started in March, said lending his time to the organization has been rewarding. He noted that the vehicle parked in Ebensburg will be a lot of help. At this time, the service runs Tuesday through Thursday. For information on how to volunteer, call 814-943-8164, Ext. 17141. For veterans interested in utilizing the service, use Ext. 17383.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park improvements coming this year
PLATTSBURGH — Work on the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park is expected to kick off later this year. Last Veterans Day, the City of Plattsburgh and members of the Plattsburgh's Disabled American Veterans chapter were presented with a $125,000 Dormitory Authority of New York or 'DASNY' grant by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to improve the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park, which is located on the former Air Force Base where the North Country Honor Flight ceremonies take place. 'It is so important to honor our local veterans for all their sacrifices, and this park is one way to not only recognize their dedication and service, but also to celebrate Plattsburgh's military history,' Jones said. 'Members of the DAV and the City of Plattsburgh work diligently to maintain and preserve this park, and I am honored to help them in their mission.' With the state funding, the city and members of the DAV plan to make renovations to the park, including improving the sidewalks and installing new lights. 'We're going to redo the lights and do a lot of the groundwork there,' Mayor Wendell Hughes said recently. 'I'm hoping, if we can get it done by, in between the second and third (Honor) flight, would be amazing so we can have it for the second half … but again, I'm not promising that.' The first flight of the year took place May 17. The next three will fly out of Plattsburgh on June 28, Sept. 6, and Oct. 4. According to a recent city resolution, the DASNY grant budget did not include funding for professional services to oversee the project and compile engineered design specifications before it goes out to bid for construction, so the city had to hire someone for these services. At their May 15 meeting, city councilors awarded a $2,500 Professional Service Agreement to Barton & Loguidice, which will now include providing oversight for the implementation of the DASNY grant. The council approved the resolution unanimously.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
DAV girl is Gumla topper in Class XII (science)
Gumla: Girl students of Class XII from DAV excelled in all science, arts, and commerce streams, while boys scored above 90% in class X. DAV Gumla student Mahi Sinha topped the Class XII science stream in the district with 94.6%, followed by Kshitiz Raj in maths with 93%. Mahi obtained 96 marks each in biology and English, 99 in painting, and 95 in physical education. She said, "I want to become a cardiologist after cracking NEET."Notre Dame School's Sakshi Priya got 92% marks to become the school topper in class XII Greater Triveni Public School student Zikra Parwez, daughter of garage mechanic Parwez Alam, got 93.2% in Class XII class XII arts, seven students of DAV scored above 90%, including Anjali Kumari, who obtained 98.6%. In Class XII commerce, Gumla DAV's seven students scored above 90%. In Class X, a total of 28 students from DAV Gumla scored above 90%, with Saket Kumar obtaining 98.4%, followed by Neel Mishra with 97.8%. Tribal girl Prasansa Minj of CM School of Excellence scored 85% in Class X. DAV Gumla principal Ramakant Sahu said, "Our students have brought glory to the school by scoring well in Classes X and XII. There is an atmosphere of joy across the campus."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How veterans in Hagerstown can get free VA benefits help
Veterans can access important benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a community announcement, a Disabled American Veteran Service Officer will be available at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 1101 Opal Court, Hagerstown. This service occurs on the third Thursday of each month by appointment only. The next visit is scheduled for Friday, May 16. The DAV Service Officer will assist veterans in applying for VA benefits, which are outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code. This service is available to service members, veterans, their spouses and dependents. To make an appointment, call DAV Service Officer Ernie Unger at 301-842-2562 or 301-331-0091. Appointments can also be arranged via email at michelobqt@ Veterans should bring specific documents to their appointment, including a copy of their Military Discharge, DD 214 or other service records, any VA Claim Number issued, and any VA correspondence or rating decisions. This service is offered free of charge to all eligible individuals. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Free VA benefits assistance for veterans in Hagerstown May 16
