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10/01/2025

Host Sgt. Kevin Keller talks with David Owesley (VSO) on Veterans Service Officer Taped September 2025

10/01/2025

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09/28/2025

AMVETS Dept of Ohio Annual Fall Conference 2025.

Marriot Columbus Northwest
October 16-19, 2025
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION WARNS OF NEW TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning taxpayers about text messages falsely claiming to be from the department that leads recipients to a website impersonating ODT’s site.

The text message states, “Your tax refund request has been approved and is now pending release.” It asks recipients to finalize processing by clicking on the link provided to confirm their account details. The fraudulent link takes users to a webpage that mimics ODT’s page and improperly displays ODT’s logo and branding.

“Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, even going so far as to copy our logos and create fake websites that look official,” said Ohio Tax Commissioner Patricia Harris. “I want Ohioans to know that the Department of Taxation will never contact you by text about your taxes or refunds. If you receive one of these messages, do not click the link—go directly to tax.ohio.gov to ensure you are on our official site.”

Important Reminders for Taxpayers:
ODT does not use text messaging to contact taxpayers about tax matters and does not request or disperse payment through text.
Here are some other important tips to keep in mind:
Do not click links or respond to suspicious texts.
Do not share personal or financial information via text.
Verify the web address. Taxation’s official website is tax.ohio.gov.
When in doubt, contact us through our official channels, found on tax.ohio.gov. Use the phone numbers and email options listed on our Contact Us page.
If you feel you have been the victim of an imposter scam, you should always contact local law enforcement as well as the credit reporting agencies to let them know your information has been compromised. You should also report it to the Ohio Attorney General as well as the Office of Consumer Affairs within the Division of Financial Institutions at the Ohio Department of Commerce at (866) 278-0003 or [email protected].

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09/18/2025

On this day Sept 18, Marine Corps History…

09/04/2025

Are you a woman veteran, or know one? Illinois is home to thousands of women veterans, yet so far this year only 136 were registered through the National Digital Repository for the Military Women's Memorial. It's open to service members, veterans, members of the Reserve or National Guard. Stand up, be counted, and be proud of your service while helping to preserve our history.

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

Are you aware of all VFW and VFW Auxiliary scholarship, contest and award deadlines for the 2025-2026 Program Year?

They are:
October 31, 2025: VFW Voice of Democracy
October 31, 2025: VFW Patriot’s Pen
November 15, 2025: VFW “Sport Clips Help A Hero” Scholarship - spring semester
February 15, 2026: VFW Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship
March 1, 2026: VFW Scout of the Year (recognition award, not monetary)
March 31, 2026: VFW Auxiliary Illustrating America
March 31, 2026: VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
March 31, 2026: VFW Auxiliary 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
April 30, 2026: The VFW's “Sport Clips Help A Hero” Scholarship - fall semester

Please promote these scholarships, contests and awards, which benefit children as young as five through adults continuing their education beyond high school.

Learn more on www.vfw.org under Assistance: Student Veteran Support or under Community - Youth & Education and on www.vfwauxiliary.org under Scholarships & Contests.

07/28/2025

MIA Update: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced three identifications and nine burial updates for service members who have been missing and unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Identifications:
-- World War II Army Pfc. Claude A. Dewberry
-- Korean War Army Cpl. Thomas W. Daniels
-- Korean War Army Cpl. Lonnie Fields

Updates:
-- Vietnam War Air Force Tech. Sgt. Willis R. Hall, Kansas
-- World War II Army Pvt. Blanchard E. Pruitt, Louisiana
-- World War II Army Pfc. Edward J. Kramer, Michigan
-- World War II Army Air Forces Tech Sgt. Truman G. Causey, Louisiana
-- World War II Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Henry J. Carlin, Virginia
-- World War II Army Pfc. Nicholas Hartman, Texas
-- World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Jason K. Goldwater, Virginia
-- World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Mann, Virginia
-- World War II Army Pfc. Charles N. Milam, Location to be determined

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07/28/2025

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today it has temporarily expanded burial benefits for certain Veterans, per the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

The new law specifies eligible Veterans are those who are discharged from VA-provided medical or nursing care to receive VA-provided hospice care at their home and who pass away between July 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2026.

Previously, Veterans who died at home under VA hospice care after discharge from VA-provided medical or nursing care were not always eligible for a full VA burial allowance. The Dole Act addresses that gap.

“VA is working hard to fully implement the many provisions of the Dole Act,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “We’re excited to offer this expanded benefit, which better supports Veterans who choose to spend their final days at home, surrounded by their loved ones.”

Families and caregivers of Veterans receiving hospice care at home following discharge from VA-provided medical or nursing care are encouraged to contact their local VA for information about eligibility and how to apply for burial benefits. Visit VA burial benefits or call 800-827-1000 for more information and see here for details on the legislative language authorizing this change.

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07/22/2025

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Veterans on the Homefront Dayton National Cemetery

07/21/2025

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