Veterans Committee Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/veterans-committee/ 3727 Rose Lake Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:29:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://vl1725.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-iam-large-white-logo-e1463922602209-60x60.jpg Veterans Committee Archives - Victory Local 1725 https://vl1725.org/category/veterans-committee/ 32 32 Update (Event Postponed) – Gold Star Families Looking for Volunteers https://vl1725.org/gold-star-families-looking-for-volunteers/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:32:00 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6213 Updated – August 26, 2021 The Gold Star Event scheduled for October 14 & 15 has been postponed due to Covid. We will still have the opportunity to volunteer when the event is rescheduled. Thank you for your support! Attention all 1725 members! How would you like the opportunity to help out local Gold Star […]

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]]> How To Apply For a Veteran ID Card https://vl1725.org/how-to-apply-for-a-veteran-id-card/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:27:37 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6223 A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card—and how to apply. Am I eligible for a Veteran ID Card? You may be eligible if you […]

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]]> Veterans Benefits Newsletter – August 2021 https://vl1725.org/veterans-benefits-newsletter-august-2021/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:13:35 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=6220 The Veterans Benefits Newsletter for August of 2021 is available from the VA website. Click on this post to visit the site and read the latest newsletter!

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]]> A Veterans Day Message from GVP Pantoja https://vl1725.org/veterans-day-message-from-gvp-pantoja/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:22:57 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5960 November 11, 2020 Today, we celebrate Veterans Day. On this special day, let us pause and salute all who have served and honor the tremendous sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families to preserve our freedom.  It is the courage, conviction and service of our veterans and active military that […]

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]]> November is Veterans Month. Check out the 100+ Free Events. https://vl1725.org/november-is-veterans-month-check-out-the-100-free-events/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:49:59 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5940 November 2, 2020 Veterans Day is November 11, 2020. Many of our members will be off work that day celebrating the holiday. Every year we extend a heartfelt Thank You and a debt of gratitude to our members who have served our country. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put curated a list of […]

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]]> Important New Updates to the Veterans Committee Page https://vl1725.org/important-new-updates-veterans-committee-page/ Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:30:08 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5257 Attention all Veterans, Have you checked out our Veterans Committee page lately? Committee Chair John Hurst works tirelessly to provide information on helpful resources, benefits and educational articles for veterans. There have been some recent updates you may have missed. Such as links to shop base exchanges online or file a hearing loss claim. The […]

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]]> New Resources & Benefits Available to Veterans https://vl1725.org/new-resources-benefits-available-veterans/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:34:02 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=5181 The Veterans Administration has extended access to Commissary, Military Service Exchange, and MWR beginning this January. Eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers will have access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services. Read the entire article by clicking the graphic/link below: The VA also recently released a list […]

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]]> Happy Veterans Day https://vl1725.org/happy-veterans-day/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:08:59 +0000 https://vl1725.org/?p=4894 The officers and staff of Victory Lodge 1725 would like to wish all those who served a Happy Veterans Day! Our lodge is fortunate to have a very active and robust Veterans Committee. If you are a Veteran and haven’t gotten involved go to our Veteran’s Committee page and find contact info, links to resources […]

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]]> Veterans Committee: Important news on expanded benefits for disabled veterans! https://vl1725.org/veterans-committee-important-news-on-expanded-benefits-for-disabled-veterans/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:24:43 +0000 http://vl1725.org/?p=3598 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 will expand benefits for disabled veterans Service-connected disabled veterans and their families will soon have access to certain new privileges—several of which have been long-standing DAV legislative priorities—under the recently signed John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. Beginning in January 2020, service-connected disabled […]

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]]> Veterans, Did You Know You Can Shop Base Exchanges Online? https://vl1725.org/veterans-you-can-shop-base-exchanges/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:13:49 +0000 http://vl1725.org/?p=3491 11/4/2018 Veterans, Did you know that ALL honorably discharged veterans can shop online in the base exchanges websites. Please go check out the link below and share with your fellow veterans who may not be aware of this benefit available to them. Any questions please see John Hurst or call him at 704-813-0004 https://www.shopmyexchange.com

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