Victory Lodge 1725 recognizes the unique situation and needs of our members that have served in our country’s military. We believe it is our duty to help and be of service to those members in any way we can. There is an abundance of public and private programs and services open to military veterans; the problem is very few veterans know what’s available and where to go. Victory Lodge 1725’s Veterans Committee seeks to bridge the informational gap between our members and the programs and services they fought for.”
Veterans Committee Chair
Chris Brown
Articles
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Scroll through the page below for all the free events for Veterans Month!
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Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 – Veterans Benefits Administration
Important new updates! See the link below:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/blue-water-navy.asp
Important Article for Veterans:
Commissary, Military Service Exchange, and MWR access extended to more Veterans beginning January
New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.
Read the entire article at the link below:
Veterans Resources
The Most Popular Free VetResources of 2019
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Union Veterans Council – Resources for Veterans in Labor Unions
US Department of Veteran’s Affairs
US Department of Veteran’s Affairs – eBenefits
Veterans Benefits Administration
NC Department of Military & Veteran’s Affairs
SC Division of Veterans’ Affairs
Tip! Any employee with a military id can use TSA pre check with the ten digit number on their id put in the Known Traveler section on Jetnet!
Recent Posts by the Veterans Committee
Update (Event Postponed) – Gold Star Families Looking for Volunteers
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 […]
How To Apply For a Veteran ID Card
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 […]
A Veterans Day Message from GVP Pantoja
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 […]
November is Veterans Month. Check out the 100+ Free Events.
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 […]
Important New Updates to the Veterans Committee Page
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 […]
New Resources & Benefits Available to Veterans
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 […]
Happy Veterans Day
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 […]
Veterans Committee: Important news on expanded benefits for disabled veterans!
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 […]
Veterans, Did You Know You Can Shop Base Exchanges Online?
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 Download […]