Forward Observer
Guard and Reserve Spouses: Do You Know About This “Minor” Health Care Change Coming?
Small Things Can Matter in the Worst of Times Buried within the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (PL 118-31) passed at the last moment and signed into law on 22 December 2024, is a provision in Section 702 called the “Extension Of Period Of Eligibility For Health Benefits Under Tricare Read more…
Folds of Honor Patriot Golf Tournament
For those who cannot afford the Saucon Valley Wingman event on September 19 but want to help?
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: Battle Borne Explains Why It Exists and What it Does
Presented by Chris Yarnell, President of Battle Borne on 18 May 2022 at the council meeting. It came about as a result of need, and is now an example of government-community partnership to a concrete purpose at the ground floor level. Recovery requires more than chatter; families have needs also; connecting veterans and their families to resources requires warm hand-off. (more…)
LVMAC NEWS
LVMAC News: DMVA Family Support Program Sells Its Wares to the Council
Presented by Tara Rose, Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist under contract to DMVA on 16 March 2022 at the council meeting. This a Department of Defense funded activity using the Pennsylvania National Guard to administer the program in the state, now using federally paid, GS employees. (more…)
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: You Are Remembered
Little noted, Gold Star Spouse Day was observed on 5 April 2021, but you are not forgotten: For more information on how to proceed, your best bet is to see an accredited veterans service officer. ### As of 15 April 2021
Tidbits
LVMAC Tidbit: Veterans may need to act by May 5 for Economic Impact Payments
Special alert for those who don’t file a tax return and have dependents under the age of 17 years. On 24 April, the Internal Revenue Service issued a special alert for Supplemental Security Income and Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries to act by May 5 if they didn’t file a Read more…