Erie County Veterans Service Agency

06/27/2021

The Wall that Heals

July 22-25

Veterans Park
777 Niagara St, Tonawanda

716-893-4479

The Wall that Heals

July 22-25

Veterans Park
777 Niagara St, Tonawanda

716-893-4479

06/27/2021

Visit Buffalo Niagara Wants to hear from you!

Take their survey, part of VBN's Covid-19 recovery strategy and ten-year destination master plan.

https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/have-your-say-win-a-stay

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Visitor Center: 800.283.3256
Main Office: 716.852.0511

Visit Buffalo Niagara Wants to hear from you!

Take their survey, part of VBN's Covid-19 recovery strategy and ten-year destination master plan.

https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/have-your-say-win-a-stay

https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloNiagara
https://twitter.com/BuffaloNiagara
Visitor Center: 800.283.3256
Main Office: 716.852.0511

06/27/2021

2002 – USS Theodore Roosevelt, “The Stick”, now holds the record for a carrier’s continuous days at sea with 159.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Theodore_Roosevelt_(CVN-71)

2002 – USS Theodore Roosevelt, “The Stick”, now holds the record for a carrier’s continuous days at sea with 159.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Theodore_Roosevelt_(CVN-71)

06/26/2021

Great-grandson of Medal of Honor recipient completes boot camp

Great-grandson of Medal of Honor recipient completes boot camp

https://news-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/grandson-wwii-medal-honor-recipient-225315468.html?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16244425787109&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fgrandson-wwii-medal-honor-recipient-225315468.html

"The chief drill instructor told me, 'Ross, you're going to have big shoes to fill.' I said, 'Yes, sir. Thankfully, I wear size 15.'"

06/26/2021

1959 – In a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II, the St. Lawrence Seaway is officially opened.

http://greatlakesseaway.org/st-lawrence-seaway-officially-opened-in-1959/

1959 – In a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II, the St. Lawrence Seaway is officially opened.

http://greatlakesseaway.org/st-lawrence-seaway-officially-opened-in-1959/

06/25/2021

The rising cost of being in the National Guard: Reservists and guardsmen are twice as likely to be hungry as other American groups

The rising cost of being in the National Guard: Reservists and guardsmen are twice as likely to be hungry as other American groups

https://www-washingtonpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/06/22/hunger-national-guard-reserves/?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a6&outputType=amp&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16244425787109&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fbusiness%2F2021%2F06%2F22%2Fhunger-national-guard-reserves%2F

“The Year of the Guard”: A rise in deployments has led to extreme food insecurity among National Guard and Reserves

06/25/2021

Celebrating WWII veteran's 100th birthday

Channel 2 News – Celebrating World War II veteran’s 100th birthday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWcf-qr6M6c

Tonight we are helping a Western New York veteran celebrate a very big birthday!

06/25/2021

1981 – The Supreme Court decided that male-only draft registration was constitutional.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostker_v._Goldberg

1981 – The Supreme Court decided that male-only draft registration was constitutional.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostker_v._Goldberg

06/25/2021

Thank you Judge Russell for your creativity that created change across our nation for veterans with the establishment of the 1st Veterans Treatment Court.

EC Veteran Services Director presented a proclamation from County Executive Mark Poloncarz to retiring Judge Russell.

06/24/2021

"The lawn kid" looking to mow 50 veteran lawns in honor of his grandfather

Channel 7 News – "The lawn kid" looking to mow 50 veteran lawns in honor of his grandfather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcywiR7hb7E

"The lawn kid" looking to mow 50 veteran lawns in honor of his grandfather

06/24/2021

1948 – West Berlin the blockade starts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Blockade

1948 – West Berlin the blockade starts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Blockade

06/23/2021

Joyelle Hackett : VA’s EEO Program Director is Committed to Community – The Challenger Community News

The Challenger News – Joyelle Hackett: VA’s EEO program director is committed to community

https://thechallengernews.com/2021/06/joyelle-hackett-vas-eeo-program-director-is-committed-to-community/

Area News Buffalo Featured  Joyelle Hackett : VA’s EEO Program Director is Committed to Community June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 TheChallengerNews buffalony, WNYHEALTHCARESYSTEM Joyelle Hackett (pictured above) serves as the Equal Employment Opportunities Program Director as well as the Alternative...

06/23/2021

Charter of the United Nations - Wikipedia

1945 – The representatives of the Big Four powers (China, UK, USA and USSR) agree to admit Poland to the United Nations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_of_the_United_Nations

The Charter of the United Nations (also known as the UN Charter) is the foundational treaty of the United Nations, an intergovernmental organization.[1] It establishes the purposes, governing structure, and overall framework of the UN system, including its six principal organs: the Secretariat, the....

06/22/2021

Golf Tournament

8-1 8am

ECC VFW = Sun Aug 1st 2021

Grandview Bay Golf Course
444 Central Ave, Angola

$50 includes 9 holes with cart & food

Pre register grandviewbaygolfcourse.com
716-549-4930

Golf Tournament

8-1 8am

ECC VFW = Sun Aug 1st 2021

Grandview Bay Golf Course
444 Central Ave, Angola

$50 includes 9 holes with cart & food

Pre register grandviewbaygolfcourse.com
716-549-4930

06/22/2021

V-mail - Wikipedia

1942 – The first delivery of V-Mail was in 1942.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-mail

V-mail, short for Victory Mail, was a hybrid mail process used by the United States during the Second World War as the primary and secure method to correspond with soldiers stationed abroad. To reduce the cost of transferring an original letter through the military postal system, a V-mail letter wou...

06/21/2021

Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?

Military Times – Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/06/11/will-brac-for-va-lead-to-veterans-hospital-closures-or-building-more-clinics/

Department leaders are expected to announce the names of the new Asset and Infrastructure Review commissioners later this month.

06/21/2021

The LTC Matt Urban Memorial in front of the Erie County Rath Building was decorated by EC Executive Mark Poloncarz & EC Director of Veteran Services David Shenk.

Mark is placing the Polish Flag & David is placing the US Flag.

https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/.../World.../Matt-Urban

06/21/2021

Veterans can hike, bike, paddle across America with help from Warrior Expeditions - VAntage Point

Veterans can hike, bike & paddle across America

Warrior Expeditions is a Veteran nonprofit outdoor therapy program. They help Veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long distance outdoor expeditions.

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/89725/veterans-can-hike-bike-paddle-across-america-help-warrior-expeditions/?utm_source=VRfeature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources

Warrior Expeditions helps Veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long distance hiking, biking and paddling outdoor expeditions.

06/21/2021

1979 – On 21 June 1979, SN Ina J. Toavs was awarded the Coast Guard Medal, the first woman to receive the award.

http://www.patriotfiles.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=2282&page=1

1979 – On 21 June 1979, SN Ina J. Toavs was awarded the Coast Guard Medal, the first woman to receive the award.

http://www.patriotfiles.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=2282&page=1

06/20/2021

DeGlopper Memorial unveiling 'truly awesome'

WNYPapers.com – DeGlopper Memorial unveiling ‘truly awesome’

https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/featured/2021/06/12/147000/deglopper-memorial-unveiling-truly-awesome

Reaching more than 100,000 readers weekly, Niagara Frontier Publications is a local group of publications delivering complete community coverage to Erie and Niagara County

06/20/2021

New Name Added to Local Memorial Wall

WBEN 930 AM – New name added to local memorial wall

https://www.audacy.com/wben/news/local/new-name-added-to-local-memorial-wall

LCpl. Ziomek served in Vietnam for eight months before suffering from malaria and passing away. He was not originally included in the Vietnam Veterans Wall, but was added to the Washington, D.C. memorial in 2020.

06/20/2021

1972 – US Marine unit HMA-369 begins flying armed helicopter strikes with the new AH-1J Sea Cobra.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMLA-369

1972 – US Marine unit HMA-369 begins flying armed helicopter strikes with the new AH-1J Sea Cobra.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMLA-369

06/19/2021

The Wall that Heals

July 22-25

Veterans Park
777 Niagara St, Tonawanda

716-893-4479

The Wall that Heals

July 22-25

Veterans Park
777 Niagara St, Tonawanda

716-893-4479

06/19/2021

KIA Ruck March

8/21

Chestnut Ridge Park

https://www.kiamemorialmarch.com/

KIA Ruck March

8/21

Chestnut Ridge Park

https://www.kiamemorialmarch.com/

06/19/2021

Veterans Service Agency

Is your organization hosting a veteran event? ECVSA will attend. Please email an invite to [email protected]. We can host a table or speak about veteran benefits.

http://www2.erie.gov/veterans/

06/19/2021

Visit Buffalo Niagara Wants to hear from you!

Take their survey, part of VBN's Covid-19 recovery strategy and ten-year destination master plan.

https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/have-your-say-win-a-stay

https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloNiagara
https://twitter.com/BuffaloNiagara
Visitor Center: 800.283.3256
Main Office: 716.852.0511

Visit Buffalo Niagara Wants to hear from you!

Take their survey, part of VBN's Covid-19 recovery strategy and ten-year destination master plan.

https://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/have-your-say-win-a-stay

https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloNiagara
https://twitter.com/BuffaloNiagara
Visitor Center: 800.283.3256
Main Office: 716.852.0511

06/18/2021

Service Member & Teacher Discount | Texas de Brazil

Veteran and Military Discounts

Texas de Brazil 20% off, not valid on holidays

https://texasdebrazil.com/specials/heroes-discount/

At Texas de Brazil we would like to say “Thank You” to the heroes out there by offering 20% off on dinner and lunch prices for Veterans, EMS, and teachers!

06/18/2021

Lowe's Military Discount Program - Sign Up

Veteran and Military Discounts

Lowes 10% off discount eligible purchases

https://www.lowes.com/u/register?context=military

Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to corre...

06/18/2021

Glasses & Frames | Prescription Eyeglasses | Eyemart Express

Veteran and Military Discounts

Eyemart Express 20% off discount with valid military ID

https://www.eyemartexpress.com/lander/military

Eyemart Express provides designer frames and prescription eyeglasses. Visit site for eyeglasses coupons on progressive lens, sun glasses, frames and more.

06/18/2021

VA pension benefits | Veterans Affairs

VA Pension is a need based program that helps veterans and their families cope with financial challenges by providing supplemental income to war-time era veterans and their surviving dependents. For more info. call 716-858-6363.

https://www.va.gov/pension/

Apply for VA pension benefits for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. Find out if you're eligible for monthly payments, view VA pension rates for Veterans and survivors, and apply now.

06/17/2021

'Navy Week' returns to Western New York with virtual events

WBFO 88.7 FM – ‘Navy Week’ returns to Western New York with virtual events

https://news.wbfo.org/post/navy-week-returns-western-new-york-virtual-events

The last time Navy Week was held in Western New York was nearly a decade ago-- 2012. Monday morning, Navy officials gathered in person in Buffalo to kick

06/17/2021

Disc Golf Outing

7-10 9am

ECC - VFW

Blue Dog Disc Golf
1105 Wisconsin Road, Derby

$25 per person, includes 9 holes & food

Pre register 716-562-7091

Disc Golf Outing

7-10 9am

ECC - VFW

Blue Dog Disc Golf
1105 Wisconsin Road, Derby

$25 per person, includes 9 holes & food

Pre register 716-562-7091

06/17/2021

RallyPoint - The Military Network

Veteran Job Board on RallyPoint

https://www.rallypoint.com/careers/civilian/preferences

06/17/2021

AARP Guide to American Military History Sites Across the U.S.

AARP Guide to 10 military museums and historic locations across the US

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/89750/10-historic-military-sites-across-america/?utm_source=VRfeature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources

AARP has developed comprehensive guides to 10 key memorials, military museums and other historic locations found across the United States.

06/17/2021

Erie County Veterans Service Agency

ECVSA assists Veterans & their dependents with: Burial, Discharge Issues, Employment, Homelessness, Military Records, Property Tax Exemption, Education, VA Healthcare, & VA Home Loan

http://www2.erie.gov/veterans/
858-6363
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