{"id":83,"date":"2025-03-04T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2025-06-27T19:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:21:25","slug":"veterans-resource","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/family-programs\/veterans-resource\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id83_e7bc48-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:end;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id83_e7bc48-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:end;}.kb-row-layout-id83_e7bc48-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1720px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:133px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:20px;min-height:420px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83_2cb9e1-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column83_9175be-60{max-width:860px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column83_9175be-60{-webkit-flex:0 1 860px;flex:0 1 860px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60{position:relative;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column83_9175be-60:not(.specificity){margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column83_9175be-60{-webkit-flex:0 1 860px;flex:0 1 860px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column83_9175be-60{max-width:860px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column83_9175be-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83_9175be-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_53eae6-12\"]{padding-bottom:40px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_53eae6-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_53eae6-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading83_53eae6-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_53eae6-12\">Veterans Resource<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1480px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:120px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:120px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id83_d60db0-79 > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_26e483-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_26e483-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_26e483-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading83_26e483-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_26e483-f1\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;background:var(--global-palette9, 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id83_e3dd2f-2e kt-accordion-has-39-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane83_fa20aa-28\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Auto Adaptive Equipment Program (AAE)-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_292a70-40\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_292a70-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_292a70-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_292a70-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_292a70-40\">The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides AAE to meet individual driving \/ passenger needs to Veterans and Servicemembers. The program is jointly administered by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). VHA\u2019s Rehabilitation and Prosthetics Services provide Veterans\/Servicemembers a full range of services: driver\u2019s evaluations and training; adaptive equipment to enable safe operation of a motor vehicle; and equipment which permits access to enter and exit their vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a48d2f-c7\">For eligibility questions, please contact VBA at: 1-800-827-1000<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane83_0db028-3b\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">DD-214 Requests<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_451e8c-6c\">Veterans or their next of kin with proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home or published obituary can request DD-214 military service records free of charge through MVAA.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mvaa\/0,9878,7-414-104927-551403--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An online DD-214 Request Form<\/a>&nbsp;needs to be completed, signed and submitted to MVAA.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_b46014-fa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_b46014-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_b46014-fa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_b46014-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_b46014-fa\"><br>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/documents\/MVAA%20DD214%20Request%20Form%204%202019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">request form can also be downloaded<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;either faxed to 517-284-5297&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MVAAResourceCenter@michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MVAAResourceCenter@michigan.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_70807e-24\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_70807e-24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_70807e-24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_70807e-24 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_70807e-24\"><strong>Requesting an Expedited DD-214<\/strong><br>For urgent DD-214 requests (e.g. upcoming surgery, funeral, etc.) or to request an expedited DD-214 after hours or on holidays, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.archives.gov\/veterans\/military-service-records\/#emergency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Archives website<\/a>&nbsp;or call 314-801-0800. Requests may be made using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vetrecs.archives.gov\/VeteranRequest\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eVetRecs<\/a>&nbsp;or by downloading the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.archives.gov\/research\/order\/standard-form-180.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Standard Form 180 (SF-180) to Request Military Records<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_5bf2a6-d5\">The nature of the emergency must be provided in the &#8220;purpose&#8221; section of the SF-180 which can be faxed to 314-801-0764.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane83_8c35d9-5d\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Education &amp; Training-Federal &amp; State<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_02fff7-99\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_02fff7-99\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_02fff7-99\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_02fff7-99 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_02fff7-99\"><strong>FEDERAL<br><\/strong><br>Post-9\/11 GI Bill<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/post-9-11<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_cddbf5-7f\">The Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/yellow_ribbon.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\/yellow_ribbon.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_9e3013-fe\">Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/GIBILL\/fry_scholarship.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.benefits.va.gov\/GIBILL\/fry_scholarship.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_1d27b3-91\">Legacy Educational Benefits<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.benefits.va.gov\/gibill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_67b9ea-7d\">VetSuccess on Campus:<br>Current Michigan locations include Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley<br>Community College, Kellogg Community College, Eastern Michigan University, University of&nbsp;Michigan &#8211; Ann Arbor, and Washtenaw Community College.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bc001d-45\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bc001d-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bc001d-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_bc001d-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bc001d-45\">Free Application for\u00a0Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fafsa.ed.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fafsa.ed.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_0b0a46-f4\"><strong>STATE<br><\/strong>MVAA Veteran-Friendly School Program<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/p\/Michigan-s-Veteran-Friendly-Schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michiganveterans.com\/p\/Michigan-s-Veteran-Friendly-Schools<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_aaf11d-02\">Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program<br>MINGSTAP@michigan.gov<br>517-481-7640<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_bea8e6-3a\">The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG)<br>www.michigan.gov\/mistudentaid<br>Note: Select students and families and then MI student aid programs<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/mistudentaid\/CVTGFactSheet2016-17_532792_7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michigan.gov\/documents\/mistudentaid\/CVTGFactSheet2016-17_532792_7.pdf<\/a><br>1-888-447-2687<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane83_ff3d1d-9b\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Employment Programs: Federal &amp; State<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>FEDERAL<\/strong><br>Transition Assistance Program (TAP)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/tap\/tap-index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.benefits.va.gov\/tap\/tap-index.asp<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/vets\/programs\/tap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dol.gov\/agencies\/vets\/programs\/tap<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taonline.com\/tapoffice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.taonline.com\/tapoffice<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.careeronestop.org<\/a><br>Note: Select toolkit to translate military occupations to civilian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verification of Military Experience and Training<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dodtap.mil\/login.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dodtap.mil\/login.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans Preference for Federal Jobs<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedshirevets.gov\/job\/veterans.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.fedshirevets.gov\/job\/veterans.aspx<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.usajobs.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&amp;E) Program<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vba.va.gov\/bln\/vre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.vba.va.gov\/bln\/vre<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeless Veteran Community Employment Services<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/homeless\/cec-contacts.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.va.gov\/homeless\/cec-contacts.asp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reemployment Rights<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/vets\/programs\/userra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dol.gov\/agencies\/vets\/programs\/userra<\/a><br>1-866-487-2365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STATE PROGRAMS<br><\/strong>MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer Program<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/p\/Certified-Veteran-Friendly-Employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michiganveterans.com\/p\/Certified-Veteran-Friendly-Employers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pure Michigan Talent Connect<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitalent.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mitalent.org<\/a><br>Customer Service Center 1-888-522-0103<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occupational Licensing<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.Michigan.gov\/lara\/0,4601,7-154-10573_95401_95403_95404---,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.Michigan.gov\/lara\/0,4601,7-154-10573_95401_95403_95404&#8212;,00.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workforce Development Agency<br>1-800-285-WORK (9675)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganworks.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michiganworks.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unemployment Compensation<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/uia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michigan.gov\/uia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reemployment Rights for Veterans<br>For more information, call the Veterans\u2019 Hotline at 1-800-642-4838.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michigan Rehabilitation Services<br>1-800-605-6722<br>TTY: Dial 711 and provide toll-free number<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michigan.gov\/mrs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Service-Disabled Veteran Business Owners<br>For more&nbsp;information, contact 1-517-388-6012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.va.gov\/education\/about-gi-bill-benefits\/how-to-use-benefits\/on-the-job-training-apprenticeships<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helmets to Hardhats<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helmetstohardhats.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.helmetstohardhats.org<\/a><br>1-866-741-6210<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Troops to Teachers<br>1-517-241-7045 or 1-866-801-0007<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462-36797--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.michigan.gov\/mde\/0,4615,7-140-5683_14795_83462-36797&#8211;,00.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane83_611eaa-2d\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">FREE Acupuncture Treatment for Vets (KALAMAZOO ONLY)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>VA&nbsp;Veterans Choice Program (VCP)<br>US Veterans now qualify for 100% covered acupuncture treatments through the Veterans Choice Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Health &amp; Energy Acupuncture&nbsp;is excited to be able to service our veterans who have given so much to our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the midst of the opioid crisis, the mainstream medical community and our government, have recognized the use of Acupuncture in treating chronic pain.&nbsp;&nbsp;Acupuncture is an alternative therapy in traditional Chinese medicine and has been practiced worldwide for more than 3000 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a veteran and are interested in acupuncture for your pain management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your VA doctor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your doctor will review your conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your VA doctor will determine your eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VA doctor will give you a referral or authorization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit:<br>VA Benefits and Health Care website<br>https:\/\/va.gov\/COMMUNITYCARE\/programs\/veterans\/VCP\/index.asp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always call our office at 269 345-7075.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our staff would love to answer your questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane83_88a808-6d\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Free Income Tax Preparation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_097381-70 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_097381-70\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/vitaflyerjan2021-002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-670\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane83_84dae3-70\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Ft Custer Cemetery<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Your Benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gravesite in any of our 135 national cemeteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government headstone or marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burial flag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presidential Memorial Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dependents Benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Burial with the Veteran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inscription on Government headstone or marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burial, even if predecease the Veteran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Eligibility Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any member of the U.S. Armed Forces who dies on active duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any Veteran who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Guard members and Reservists with 20 years of qualifying service, who are entitled to retired pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult Dependent Children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents of KIA (Corey Shea Act)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cems\/nchp\/ftcuster.asp\">&nbsp;https:\/\/www.cem.va.gov\/cems\/nchp\/ftcuster.asp<\/a><br>On Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NationalCemeteries\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NationalCemeteries<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane83_db0b55-f8\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Gold Star Spouses Update: Available VA Benefits<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>During World War I, Americans hung blue stars in their windows for every family member serving in the military. If a loved one died in service, a gold star replaced the blue one. Since then, the Gold Star has symbolized the spouses and family members of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Every year on April 5, America salutes these spouses on Gold Star Spouses Day. If you are a survivor of a fallen Veteran or service member, you are not forgotten. VA provides a variety of benefits that can help you navigate life after your loss. Available benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/survivor-dependent-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Education and training<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Survivor\u2019s and Dependents\u2019 Education Assistance Program may be able to help you pay for school or job training through a GI Bill program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/surviving-spouse\/\"><strong>VA home loan gua<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/surviving-spouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/home-loans\/surviving-spouse\/\"><strong>anty<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0You can apply for a Certificate of Eligibility to help you buy, build, repair or refinance a home. You may also qualify for a VA-backed home loan if you are having trouble paying your mortgage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/life-insurance\/options-eligibility\/fsgli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Life insurance<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>You may be able to convert a spousal Family Servicemembers\u2019 Group Life Insurance policy to an individual policy within 120 days from the date of your loved one\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-memorials\/pre-need-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pre-need eligibility determination for burial in a VA national cemetery<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>VA can help you plan ahead to make the burial process easier for your family at that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/burials-memorials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Burial benefits and memorial items<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0You can apply for help paying burial costs, request memorial items or learn about grief counseling and transition support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/pension\/survivors-pension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Survivors Pension<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Survivors Pension offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/disability\/dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Compensation for surviving spouses and dependents<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>You may qualify for a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/disability\/dependency-indemnity-compensation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/disability\/dependency-indemnity-compensation\/<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about the documents you will need to apply for VA DIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some specific eligibility requirements for each of these benefits, so be sure to check out the full list of family member benefits at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/family-member-benefits\/#benefits-for-spouses,-dependents,-and-survivors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/family-member-benefits\/#benefits-for-spouses,-dependents,-and-survivors<\/a>\u00a0to find out which benefits you may qualify for and how to access them. VA recognizes the sacrifices Gold Star spouses have made for their country. To honor the legacy of your loved one, VA continues to ensure that you and your family receive the benefits and services you have earned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Source: Vantage Point | April 5, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane83_407459-ca\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83_f4d8af-61 kb-section-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image83_3a5fa2-62 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_3a5fa2-62 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/guardianangels_dogs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-671\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:\u00a0Mary Lamparter<br>Phone: 586-567-1150<br>marylamparter@gmail.com<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.MedicalServiceDogs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MedicalServiceDogs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane83_36aed1-4a\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Heroes to Hives<\/span><\/span><span 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column83_48c86d-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_48c86d-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_48c86d-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_48c86d-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83_48c86d-cc kb-section-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image83_def013-a7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_def013-a7 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/heroes2hives.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-672\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a876e0-06\"]{max-width:1000px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a876e0-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a876e0-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_a876e0-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_a876e0-06\">Heroes to Hives is a unique program offered through Michigan State University Extension that seeks to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam J. Ingrao, PhD<br>Phone: 951-237-5311<br>ingraoad@msu.edu<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heroestohives.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heroestohives.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/heroestohives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heroes to Hives (facebook.com)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-13 kt-pane83_dab9ce-41\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency can be reached at 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) or visit the website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.MichiganVeterans.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.MichiganVeterans.com<\/a>. The Federal Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services number is 1-800-827-1000.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-14 kt-pane83_6e3b7d-dc\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Michigan Military and Veteran Resource Sharing 2021<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Michigan Military and Veteran Resource Sharing 2021:<\/strong>&nbsp;Learn about resources for the military and veteran community on the First Thursday of each month. Each session will be highlight different topical resources. You do not have to attend all sessions, attend as many as fit into your schedule. Once you register, you will receive a reminder each month. If you can not join the online session, there is a telephone call in option in your confirmation email. Attendees will have an opportunity to network in the chat box. To register, please contact April Clipper if you have any questions&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:april.clipper@militaryonesource.com\">april.clipper@militaryonesource.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-15 kt-pane83_cba79a-e9\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Michigan Veterans Trust Fund (MVTF)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The MVTF provides emergency grants to help combat-era Veterans and their families weather unforeseen, temporary financial emergencies. Emergency grants cover expenses such as utility bills, home repairs, transportation and mortgage assistance.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency Assistance Form:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/mvaaEmergencyAssistanceForm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/mvaaEmergencyAssistanceForm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-800-MICH-VET.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-16 kt-pane83_8be0c0-e6\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Military In Lasting Tribute<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_5fed43-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_5fed43-83 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_631799489_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-673\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognize a loved one by creating an enduring place of honor for your service member. The Military\u00a0In\u00a0Lasting Tribute is a new DOD online memorial to remember, celebrate and pay respects to those who have died while serving honorably on active duty from 1985 to the present.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tribute.militaryonesource.mil\/?utm_campaign=mos-enews-jan2022&amp;utm_content=text&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the Memorial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-17 kt-pane83_073612-82\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Military Survivor Benefits Update: S.1669\/H.R.2214 | Survivor Comfort Act<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Bipartisan legislation to correct a financial injustice for new survivors was introduced in the Senate on 18 MAY, joining a House bill on the issue introduced in March. The Senate version of the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act (S.1669) was introduced by Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Elizabeth Warren (DMA). Reps. John Garamendi (D-CA) and Michael Turner (R-OH) introduced H.R. 2214 on 26 MAR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a retired servicemember passes, the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) recoups the last month of retirement pay. This action often adds terrible financial stress to a grieving widow. The Military Survivor Comfort Act would allow survivors to avoid this immediate recoupment (and possibly overdraft fees) and instead gradually repay the amount over the next 12 months. They also would have an opportunity to request debt forgiveness through DoD. \u201cToo many surviving spouses are financially caught off guard when their servicemember passes,\u201d said Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), president and CEO of MOAA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDFAS recoupment of the last paycheck can empty a banking account for a grieving survivor. MOAA strongly supports Senators Portman and Warren\u2019s introduction of the Military Survivor Comfort Act that will ease the financial burden with a gradual repayment and option to appeal for debt forgiveness.\u201d Portman said overdraft fees should be \u201cthe last thing families of veterans and retired servicemembers need to worry about after the death of their loved ones,\u201d adding that the bill \u201cwould end DoD\u2019s practice of taking back benefits without account holders\u2019 knowledge and avoid any unnecessary financial hardships for grieving military families during an already difficult time.\u201d Warren said the bill \u201cstops the Defense Department from inflicting unnecessary financial hardships on our military families during a loss,\u201d and that the service of her three brothers helped make her aware \u201cthat the sacrifices of veterans and their families should never be diminished by the insensitive practice of reclaiming retirement benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some surviving spouses are caught off guard by all the notifications and transactions required when their servicemember passes. Forgetting to notify DFAS can result in large fund recoupment that could easily empty a banking account for a new survivor. The gradual repayment and option to appeal for debt forgiveness has support across military and veterans service organizations. Many of those groups are part 53 of The Military Coalition (TMC), which represents a combined 5.5 million members of the uniformed services community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read the TMC\u2019s letters to House and Senate members in support of this act. Add your voice to this effort by contacting your lawmakers today. This you can easily do by clicking on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/takeaction.moaa.org\/moaa\/app\/write-a-letter?0&amp;engagementId=511506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/takeaction.moaa.org\/moaa\/app\/write-a-letter?0&amp;engagementId=511506<\/a>\u00a0and forwarding the preformatted editable message to your legislators asking them to aloe gradual repayment of the amount over the next 12 months and have an opportunity to request for debt forgiveness through DoD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Source: MOAA Newsletter | Mark Belinsky | May 25, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane83_c2830e-b3\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Phone-based Mindfulness Meditation Classes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_2ffeaa-71 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_2ffeaa-71 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/wriisc-mindfulness-meditation-classes-april-to-june-2021-753x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-674\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane83_a300e2-43\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Support for Service Members, Veterans, Families and Caregivers Virtual Reconnection Workshop<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/saf-virtual-workshops-for-military-and-veterans_michigan-region.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of saf-virtual-workshops-for-military-and-veterans_michigan-region.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-24654ed3-ec62-42ee-91ec-0c1cfad9aff1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/saf-virtual-workshops-for-military-and-veterans_michigan-region.pdf\">saf-virtual-workshops-for-military-and-veterans_michigan-region<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane83_44dda1-33\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Talking with a Veteran in Crisis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Take a moment to download. We hope you never have to use it, but want to make sure you have it incase you or someone you know may need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/talking-with-a-veteran-in-crisis-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">talking-with-a-veteran-in-crisis-handout<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane83_946013-5b\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Talons Out Honor Flights<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83_2e8ef9-4b kb-section-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image83_af2ea0-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_af2ea0-b9 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/talonsout.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-676\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_177fff-f3\"]{max-width:1000px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_177fff-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_177fff-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading83_177fff-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83_177fff-f3\">The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America\u2019s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone 269-273-4545<br><a href=\"mailto:info@talonsouthonorflight.org\">info@talonsouthonorflight.org<\/a><br>Website:\u00a0TalonsOutHonorFlight.Org<br>Facebook:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TalonsOutHonorFlight<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-22 kt-pane83_8cbb80-1e\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Traumatic Brain Injury Update: Vets Urged To Pledge Posthumous Brain Donations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>With athletics and military service in his past and present, Alex Balbir knew that traumatic brain injury could be lurking in his future. So a few years ago Balbir pledged to donate his brain to posthumous research into traumatic brain injury in veterans. As independence services director for the Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Project, he is now asking other veterans to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The nonprofit, which serves wounded veterans and active-duty military personnel, has launched a partnership with the Boston-based Concussion Legacy Foundation to boost research into traumatic brain injury in veterans and help determine the best ways to diagnose and treat the disorder. \u201cThis is an opportunity to advance research \u2026 It may not help an individual right now but it may help future generations,\u201d said Balbir, who is currently an active-duty reservist. \u201cI may be fine. But we need to investigate what could happen to people like me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traumatic brain injury can stem from a \u201cviolent blow or jolt to the head or body\u201d or from an object, such as a bullet or shrapnel, impacting brain tissue, according to the Mayo Clinic. The damage may be minimal and temporary but can also produce long-term complications such as physical, sensory, cognitive or behavioral symptoms, according to Mayo. Symptoms can be immediate or appear years later and can be risk factors for suicide. \u201cSpreading the word is vital,\u201d Balbir said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorking with the Concussion Legacy Foundation can help us learn better ways to care for and treat these invisible wounds.\u201d The foundation\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/concussionfoundation.org\/programs\/project-enlist\">Project Enlist<\/a>&nbsp;was developed to increase the number of veteran brains donated for research on traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy \u2014 brain degeneration likely caused by repeated head trauma \u2014 and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying veterans\u2019 brains can help determine if repeated traumatic brain injuries in combat and in training lead to long-term health issues. Research is also necessary to help health care providers correctly diagnose traumatic brain injury and PTSD, which require different treatments, Balbir said. Posthumous research is underway at the Veterans Affairs-Boston University-CLF Brain Bank and other leading brain banks. \u201cWe don\u2019t have all the answers for veterans right now,\u201d said Chris Nowinski, the foundation\u2019s co-founder and CEO. \u201cBrain-bank research is an essential step in developing effective treatments \u2026 so we can protect and support the heroes who courageously fight for our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Defense reported roughly 400,000 cases of traumatic brain injuries in service members in the last 20 years, according to the Wounded Warrior Project. In the nonprofit\u2019s 2020 Annual Warrior Survey, at least one in three reported experiencing a traumatic brain injury during their military service. After U.S. military involvement in conflicts in Irag and Syria, among other locations, \u201cwe are starting to realize the long-term consequences,\u201d Balbir said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the NFL, that realization came to the forefront in 2013 with the league\u2019s nearly $1 billion concussion settlement with former players who claimed that years of hits on the field caused traumatic brain injuries that led to chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The same year a PBS television series Frontline aired a two-hour investigation:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/2013\/10\/07\/frontline-documentary-nfl-concussions\/2939747\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">League of Denial: The NFL\u2019s Concussion Crisis<\/a>\u00a0that also pumped awareness. The NFL has since instituted a series of rule changes in an attempt to reduce violent collisions and a five-step protocol for concussed players before they can return to the field. Player concussions dropped by 5 percent in the 2020-21 season, the third consecutive year when the NFL has had a reduction in concussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaking veterans aware of the research opportunity is more difficult than it is with athletes because sports media has done an incredible job covering CTE [chronic traumatic encephalopathy] issues in sports,\u201d Nowinski said. The Wounded Warrior partnership, he said, is \u201cgoing to make an enormous difference\u201d in recruiting veterans. And one veteran and family joining the cause often lead to their friends and colleagues joining as well, particularly \u201cpeople who have lost someone they care about \u2026 who suffered a long time,\u201d he said. Project Enlist is also seeking pledges for posthumous brain donations from people who are not veterans. Their brains would be used as a control group to make comparisons and for genetic studies, Nowinski said. \u201cYou can\u2019t do genetic studies without thousands of brains,\u201d he said. Currently about 80 percent of the brain donations are the result of pledges made before death. In other cases, Nowinski approached families after veterans died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>CONCUSSION LEGACY FOUNDATION\/PROJECT ENLIST<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veterans who want to pledge posthumous brain donation or want more information should go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/concussionfoundation.org\/programs\/project-enlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concussionfoundation.org\/programs\/project-enlist<\/a>. Other people who want to make a pledge should go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/concussionfoundation.org\/get-involved\/research-registry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concussionfoundation.org\/get-involved\/research-registry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To donate, volunteer or get more information, contact the nonprofit at 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville FL, 32256; (877) 832-6997; or go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woundedwarriorproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">woundedwarriorproject.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Source: The Florida Times-Union | Beth Reese Cravey | March 26, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-23 kt-pane83_300276-fb\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Tribe Talks<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Contact Melissa:<br>tribetalksprogram@gmail.com<br>586-222-3391<br>Visit and like Tribe Talks on Facebook<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TribeTalksProgram\"><\/a>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TribeTalksProgram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TribeTalksProgram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-24 kt-pane83_9e485f-53\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.va.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-25 kt-pane83_54b0e1-18\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Copay Update: American Recovery Plan Impact<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>VA Copay Update: American Recovery Plan Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VA co-payments received between April 6, 2020, and September 30, 2021, will be waived, refunded, or forgiven under the American Recovery Plan. The VA is canceling and refunding copayments for the following benefits:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All medical care received through VA between April 6, 2020, and September 30,&nbsp;2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All prescription medications received through VA between April 6, 2020, and September 30,&nbsp;2021&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hoped that this will help Veterans and their families during this challenging time. If you\u2019re a Veteran who receives care through VA, here\u2019s what this means for you: &nbsp;&nbsp;If you received a statement with copayments for services or medications received on April 6, 2020, or later, we\u2019ll remove these copayments from your account. You won\u2019t have to pay these copayments. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you already paid any copayments for services or medications received on April 6, 2020, or later, we\u2019ll send you a refund.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have unpaid copayments for services or medications received before April 6, 2020, we won\u2019t require or expect you to make payments on your account until October 1, 2021. We won\u2019t add any interest or fees to your accounts. And we won\u2019t take any collection actions on these specific copayments. If you\u2019d like to voluntarily make payments during this time, you can. But we won\u2019t require or expect payments until October 1, 2021. Find out how to pay your VA copay bill.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VA&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;need anything from you&nbsp;at this time&nbsp;to process your refund. They ask for your patience as they adjust statements and process refunds. Updates will be provided on when to expect refunds to start.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Source: VHA Co-Pay Recovery Act |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/copay-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/copay-rates<\/a>&nbsp;| April 1, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-26 kt-pane83_e014ed-bc\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Crisis Line<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Call 1-800-273-8255, press 1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-27 kt-pane83_e23a69-4f\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Form 10-10EZ<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-use-this-form\">When to use this form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use VA Form 10-10EZ if you\u2019re a Veteran and want to apply for VA health care. You must be enrolled in VA health care to get care at VA health facilities or to have us cover your care at a community care provider (an approved non-VA provider). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"downloadable-pdf\">Downloadable PDF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/vaforms\/medical\/pdf\/10-10EZ-fillable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download VA Form 10-10EZ (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-tool\">Online tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply online instead of filling out and sending us the paper form. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/apply\/application\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go to the online tool\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-28 kt-pane83_7a4020-4b\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Form 10-10EZ (esp)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Instrucciones y Solicitud de Beneficios Medicos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para que los Veteranos soliciten su afiliaci\u00f3n al sistema de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica de VA. la informaci\u00f3n proporcionada en este formulario ser\u00e1 utilizada por VA para determinar si usted re\u00fane los requisitos para recibir beneficios m\u00e9dicos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/vaforms\/medical\/pdf\/10-10EZ_Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download VA Form 10-10EZ (esp) (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-29 kt-pane83_c6cc9d-9c\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Form 10-10EZR<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Health Benefits Update Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use VA Form 10-10EZR if you already receive VA health care benefits, and you need to update your personal, insurance, or financial information. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/vaforms\/medical\/pdf\/vha-10-10ezrfill.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download VA Form 10-10EZR (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-30 kt-pane83_116305-e6\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Medical Center Caregiver Support<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_04bbe8-fd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_04bbe8-fd size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/va_caregiversupport.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-677\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligibility for the&nbsp;<strong>Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)<\/strong>&nbsp;has expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the fact sheets to learn more about the&nbsp;expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/ApplicationProcessFactsheet_1-13-21.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregivers PCAFC &#8211; Application Process Fact Sheet<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/ExpansionFactsheet_11-30-20.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregivers PCAFC &#8211; Expansion Fact Sheet<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/CSP_Eligibility_Criteria_Factsheet_1-4-21.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregivers PCAFC &#8211; Eligibility Criteria Fact Sheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/CSP_Eligibility_Criteria_Factsheet_11-30-20.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/Legacy-Participant-Factsheet-11-30-20.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregivers PCAFC &#8211; Legacy Participant Fact Sheet<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/pdfs\/FactSheets\/Monthly-Caregiver-Stipend-Factsheet-11-30-20.pdf#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caregivers PCAFC &#8211; Monthly Stipend Fact Sheet<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fact Sheets available in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caregiver.va.gov\/support\/support_benefits.asp#Fact%20Sheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish &amp; Tagalog\/Filipino<\/a>.<br><br>There are several steps in the application process that determine if you qualify.<br>National Caregiver Support Line: 1-855-260-3274<br>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/va.caregiver.va.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">va.caregiver.va.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-31 kt-pane83_554e94-e7\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">VA Medical Foster Home Caregivers Needed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_99ef13-3e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_99ef13-3e size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/caregiver-flyer-0421-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-678\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-32 kt-pane83_05e4f1-9a\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Veterans Benefits &amp; Services Booklet for Michigan Military Veterans<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Publications\/VeteransBenefits.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-33 kt-pane83_533d90-53\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Veteran Benefits Briefing 101<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-image83_6d3d07-64 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83_6d3d07-64 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/battlecreek\/wp-content\/uploads\/veteransbenefitsbriefing101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-679\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-34 kt-pane83_441986-60\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Veteran discounts available year round<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>From Automotive to computers and clothes, here is a great list of Veteran Discounts that are available year round that was shared to pass along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.va.gov\/VAntage\/85765\/veteran-discounts-available-year-round\/?utm_source=VRfeature&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=VetResources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check Out\u00a0 Article<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-35 kt-pane83_efc03a-b5\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>What types of education and training programs does VRRAP cover?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VRRAP covers education and training programs approved under the GI Bill and Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) that lead to high-demand jobs. These include associate&nbsp;degrees, non-college degrees, and certificate programs. The Department of Labor determines what\u2019s considered a high-demand job for VRRAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What benefits can I get through this program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re eligible for VRRAP, you can get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 12 months of tuition and fees,&nbsp;<strong>and&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly housing allowance based on Post-9\/11 GI Bill rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/other-va-education-benefits\/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-36 kt-pane83_ffbbd6-bd\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span 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