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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery. “MyVA is about looking
Read moreThe IAM has great respect for the men and women who have served our country in the Armed Forces.
Read moreYesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Filipino Veterans of WWII Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, which would honor over 260,000 Filipino veterans with the highest civilian honor for their service in World War II. The bill, which both chambers of Congress have now passed, awaits President Obama’s signature. The Asian Pacific American Labor
Read moreIAM/NFFE Local 2424 Veterans Committee members took part in the annual Veterans Day Observation ceremony in Aberdeen, MD. Committee member and American Legion Post 128 Commander Andy Powell laid a wreath at this year’s ceremony honoring the men and women who served in our nation’s military. Powell was joined at the event with Local 2424
Read moreAfter a brief service interruption during a migration to a Department of Defense hosting environment, the National Resource Directory (NRD) has resumed normal service. The NRD, previously hosted on the joint DOD and Department of Veterans Affairs eBenefits Web portal, remains a tri-agency initiative with the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. Maintaining and
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