Next CVO Meeting October 19, 2016
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The Next meeting of CVO will be Wednesday, October 19 at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago). Continue reading
CVO September 2016 Meeting Photos
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Photos from the CVO Meeting on September 21, 2016 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Continue reading
Women Veteran’s Stand Down – September 24, 2016
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Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans, Saturday, September 24, 2016. Continue reading
City Hall Press Conference Photos on May 24, 2016
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A group of concerned veterans attended a Press Conference on Tuesday May 24, at City Hall. We were there to express the concerns of veterans in Chicago and Illinois and to call on those running for elective office to have a well thought out, comprehensive program for the veteran community which we represent. We call on veterans themselves to stand up and be counted; vote for those candidates with a veterans program that supports and benefits our community. Continue reading
Local Veterans Angry Over Secretary Bob McDonald’s ‘Disney’ Remarks
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Local veterans expressed anger on Tuesday after the head of Veteran’s Affairs compared long wait times at VA hospitals to lines for amusement rides and Disney. Continue reading
CBS 2 News Story “VA Crisis Hotline Puts Suicidal Chicago Vet On Hold”
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Every day 22 veterans kill themselves, and every day some of them reach out for help. CBS 2’s Jim Williams reports, that help wasn’t there when they needed it most. Dr. Bruce E. Parry on CBS 2 Chicago News talks about the problems of the VA Crisis Hotline. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting September 21, 2016
The Next meeting of CVO will be this coming Wednesday, September 21st at 7 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago). CVO is rebuilding; be part of it and come out to the meeting! Continue reading
2016 Valor Games Midwest
Hosted by the Chicago Park District, the 2016 event will take place August 23-24 and is open to any individual with a disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
New monument honoring first black U.S. Marines is unveiled at Camp Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C — More than 1,000 people gathered here Friday morning to honor the first African-Americans admitted to a still-segregated Marine Corps during World War II. The first phase of the National Montford Point Marine Memorial was unveiled about 75 years after the first black Marines began training here to fight for their country. The crowd included dozens of original Montford Point Marines, many of whom donned Congressional Gold Medals — the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress, which were awarded in 2012. Continue reading
Next CVO Meeting August 17, 2016
CVO has a new meeting day and time: We’re meeting on Wednesday, August 17th from 7 to 9 PM at the Jesse Brown VA in the 2nd floor Conference Room. As usual, parking will be validated. Continue reading
Minutes for July 2016 CVO Meeting
The minutes for the Saturday, July 16, 2016 CVO meeting, held at the Jesse Brown VA (820 S Damen in Chicago) in the second floor Conference Room from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Continue reading
Melba Moore & NWVU Meet & Greet AND Fundraiser
National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. August 11-12, 2016. Continue reading
2016 Jesse Brown VAMC Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Aug. 30, 2016
SAVE THE DATE for the 2016 Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Tuesday, August 30, 2016, :30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, The 2016 Mental Health Summit is a full-day event focused on the causes and prevention of Veteran suicide, to include keynote speakers, a Veterans’ panel, networking events, and breakout groups on various related topics. Continue reading
