Wilbraham Veteran Services

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

It's almost that time of year again!!!! Always a great time!!

08/07/2026

🟣 National Purple Heart Day — August 7

Today, the Wilbraham Department of Veterans Services honors every service member who has been wounded or killed in the line of duty. The Purple Heart is the nation's oldest military decoration, first established by General George Washington in 1782, and it remains a lasting symbol of the price paid in defense of this country.

To every Purple Heart recipient, and to the families who stood beside them through recovery and beyond, thank you. Your sacrifice is part of the fabric of our nation.

08/05/2026

Starting July 31, 2026, VA is making it easier for Veterans whose records were damaged or destroyed in the 1973 National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) fire.

Instead of multiple separate requests, VA will now send one comprehensive packet with two forms at the start of the claims process:

NA Form 13055 (Request for Information Needed to Reconstruct Medical Data):https://www.archives.gov/files/st-louis/military-personnel/na-13055-info-2-reconstruct-medical-data.pdf

NA Form 13075 (Questionnaire About Military Service):https://www.archives.gov/files/veterans/military-service-records/na-13075-questionnaire-about-military-service.pdf

When records are confirmed or reasonably presumed destroyed in the fire, claims processors may apply a sympathetic evidentiary standard. Meaning fewer duplicate requests and faster, more predictable timelines for Veterans.

Questions about how this affects your claim? Reach out, we're here to help.

07/30/2026

Veteran Annuity Reminder: Recipients who are approved for the state annuity should expect to receive their payment starting Aug. 1.

Learn more: mass.gov/eovs/annuity

07/30/2026

07/18/2026

Free haircuts for Veterans, Monday thru Thursday! 🇺🇸