Erie County Veteran Services

08/15/2024

Congressman Nick Langworthy (R, 23rd District) hosted over 175 Vietnam-Era Veterans at a Vietnam-Era Pinning Ceremony on Aug. 25th at Hilbert College in Hamburg. Thank You for your service.

08/15/2024

Answer tomorrow! I think one is Elvis?!

We keep getting requests for another about musicians who served in our nation's military -- and we've listened! Here you go!

Every Service Member pictured here had an impressive music career. Can you name them??

Send us your responses. Answers posted tomorrow at noon!

08/15/2024

Looking for a fun activity for the kids? There are playgrounds at Akron Falls, Chestnut Ridge, Como Lake, Ellicott Creek, Elma Meadows Park, Emery, Isle View, Sprague Brook, and Wendt Parks!

Learn more about these and the rest of at: erie.gov/parks

Cc: Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry

08/15/2024

Veterans, keep up with your retirement system.

08/15/2024

Ever wonder how a particular restaurant did on its health department inspection? See Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)'s inspection reports for food facilities in Erie County at: www3.erie.gov/envhealth/restaurant-inspections-food-sanitation-services

08/15/2024

Golfers! Elma Meadows Golf Course will be closed this Friday in order to allow crew to complete work on the parking lot. We apologize for the inconvenience but it will be worth it!

08/15/2024

Good thing goin on at the VOSC. Check them out today.

08/11/2024

Stop in on us at Erie County Fair.

08/08/2024

Ship N' Shore is coming up in two weeks on Thursday, August 22.

We are excited to announce that there will be NINE food and drink stations scattered around the Naval Park grounds with an amazing selection that are all included in the price of your ticket. For a preview of this year's vendors and supporters, visit our website at https://buffalonavalpark.org/ship-n-shore/

08/07/2024

Visit us at the ball park today. Gates open at noon.

08/06/2024

This week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched their re-designed & updated Burn Pit Registry. This tool helps VA evaluate impacts of exposure to airborne hazards & burn pits, driving policymaking in several areas -- including whether to add new presumptive conditions for exposed to burn pits.

To learn more: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/burnpits/registry.asp

08/06/2024

On this day in 1892, Harriet Tubman received her long-overdue military pension. A Union spy, scout, and nurse, she is recognized as the first woman to lead a U.S. military combat assault, freeing more than 700 enslaved people in the Combahee Ferry Raid. Today, her Auburn, N.Y., home stands as Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, a lasting monument to a woman who changed the course of history for generations to come.

08/06/2024

Tomorrow! Join us at Empire State Plaza in Albany between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. as we celebrate . Looking forward to seeing you there, answering your questions, and helping you learn what you have earned by virtue of your service in our nation's military!

08/06/2024

Want $50?

Tell us about your involvement with the arts/culture in Erie County and be entered to win one of THREE $50 Shop716 gift cards!

Survey at https://www.research.net/r/eriecountyculturalplan

Find out more about the Erie County Cultural Plan at erie.gov/CulturalPlan

08/06/2024

The Medical Foster Home program team set up an information table on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The program is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide care to . No medical experience is necessary and the VA provides all the training. Learn more 👇
https://www.va.gov/western-new-york-health-care/programs/

08/06/2024

The Erie County Fair opens tomorrow and our Erie County, NY departments and offices will be there with info, games, giveaways and more for fairgoers to enjoy during their visit.

Find us in the Marketplace Building and check out our daily schedule here: https://www3.erie.gov/health/fair

08/06/2024

Lt Col George E. Milevich, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, Commander of the U.S. Army Reserve 7201st Medical Support Unit and a pharmacist with presented research work "Correlating Climate Conditions with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Prevalence in Diabetic Foot Infections" conducted by himself and Rebecca P. Winski, PharmD; Arthur K. Chan, PharmD, Jiachen Xu, PharmD, Bethany Wattengal, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP; Andrew Puckett, MD; Kyle Huntsman, MD; Ashley O’Leary, PharmD, AAHIVP; Kari A. Mergenhagen, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDPat at the NATO Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers CIOMR conference in Tallinn, Estonia on July 31.

CIOMR is an umbrella organization, within which the national associations of multi-professional reserve medical services of the NATO member states and their affiliates are united. As an apolitical and independent organization, CIOMR strives to make a significant contribution to the medical force elements of the alliance and the further development of military multi-professional healthcare provision as well as informing security policy in their homelands with the aid of further and professional training activities.

08/06/2024

Are you working in a healthcare field and want to upskill your training to a better career and make more money? If so, our Erie County, NY Healthcare Careers Program is here to help you by paying for your training and providing other aid as needed.

Contact Workforce Buffalo at [email protected] for more information and start on the road to a better career.

08/03/2024

07/30/2024

Congratulations.

Our utmost congratulations to Bruce Mayfield, one of the newest members of the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame! With a distinguished record of military service spanning nearly fifteen years, plus abundant leadership on behalf of his fellow in the American Legion and as president of the Tonnewanta Veterans Club, this high honor is richly deserved. Thank you for your service, sir.

07/30/2024

Our service members are facing repeated blast injuries from their weapons, resulting in cognitive issues, psychiatric disorders, & more.
I’m in Buffalo today with WNYHeroes.org to call for legislation to mitigate blast injuries & ensure those impacted get the care they’ve earned. Erie County Veterans are happy to support this worthy effort.

07/29/2024

Sign up today and get the kids ready for Fall.

🎒✨ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞! ✨🎒

For all kids going back to school and needing assistance, simply go to: https://wnyheroes.org/grants-programs/back-to-school-backpack/📚🖍️🖇️

07/26/2024

Please share: 1/3 of those who died from an opioid overdose in 2023 were black residents and most involved co***ne.

Assume co***ne contains fentanyl, which is deadly. Test your co***ne. Carry Narcan and never use alone.

Order fentanyl test strips and Narcan at Erie.gov/Detect.

07/26/2024

Congratulation to SFC Bruce Mayfield.

Congratulations Bruce Mayfield on your Induction into the NYS Veterans Hall of Fame!!

https://www.nysenate.gov/profiles/2024/sean-m-ryan/bruce-mayfield

07/26/2024

07/26/2024

Look for these athletes during the 2024 Olympics.

07/26/2024

I failed this test! I only got 3 correct. You?

The answers to are in -- and an impressive number of you got them right! Here's the list of these Service Members of our Armed Forces who are also known for their musical talents:

1 = Jimi Hendrix
2 = Elvis Presley
3 = Johnny Cash
4 = Tony Bennett
5 = Ice-T
6 = Kris Kristofferson
7 = Shaggy
8 = George Strait
9 = Craig Morgan

07/26/2024

Solder On Chaplain, Richard Sabellico reminds us that stories are more than mere entertainment; they have the power to inspire us and illuminate our purpose: “Let us turn inward and examine the stories we tell ourselves. Are they stories of hope and resilience? Or are they tales of limitation and fear? Let’s strive to make our chapter one filled with love, purpose, and courage.”

07/26/2024

Attention Veterans! VA Health Care will be in our office on Aug. 15, 9-11 a.m.
The VA Health Care rep can answer your questions and get you enrolled on the spot.

Minimum Duty Requirements
Medical Care Abroad for Vets with SCD
Enrollment Priority Groups
VA Community Care
VA Emergency Care and Urgent Care
Re-adjustment Counseling Services
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Benefits
PACT Act
VTS - Veterans Transportation Services