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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Over 30 companies hiring at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Area Veterans Job Fair
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — More than 30 companies are searching for new employees at the upcoming Joint Base Langley-Eustis Area Veterans Job Fair on Thursday. The job fair, organized by DAV and RecruitMilitary, is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center and aims to support veterans transitioning into civilian careers. Those interested in attending the fair can register using the link here. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
VA clinic closed June 19 for Juneteenth — DAV services moved to 26th
Because the Hagerstown Community Based Outpatient Clinic will be closed June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday, the Disabled American Veterans service officer has rescheduled his availability to Thursday, June 26, according to a community announcement. The DAV Service Officer assists with VA claims for service members, veterans and their families. To schedule an appointment, call Ernie Unger at 301-842-2562 or 301-331-0091, or send an email to michelobqt@ This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Juneteenth holiday shifts DAV services in Hagerstown to June 26
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Need help with VA benefits? A DAV officer is coming to Hagerstown
Veterans can access important services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. According to a community announcement, a Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Service Officer will be available at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), 1101 Opal Court Suite 202, Hagerstown. The officer will be present on the third Thursday of each month by appointment only. This month's visit is scheduled for June 19. The DAV Service Officer will assist veterans, their spouses and dependents in preparing VA claims and obtaining benefits. To make an appointment, individuals can contact DAV Service Officer Ernie Unger at 301-842-2562 or on his cell at 301-331-0091. Appointments can also be arranged via email at michelobqt@ Veterans are advised to bring essential documents to their appointment, including a copy of their military discharge, DD 214 or other service records, VA claim number if issued, and any VA correspondence or rating decisions. This service is provided free of charge by the DAV to all service members, veterans, their spouses and dependents. This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. The Herald-Mail is growing its local news: Send your news to us This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: A DAV officer is helping Hagerstown vets file claims this month
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DAV adds parking spot to county lot to improve services
EBENSBURG, Pa. – Disabled American Veterans now has a permanent parking spot at the Cambria County Human Services building parking lot on Candlelight Drive that officials said Thursday will help improve services. 'It just cuts down on so much time,' said John Clay, James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center chief of the center for development and civic engagement. Elected officials and representatives from the VA gathered at the new spot at the lower end of the lot in Ebensburg to celebrate the new partnership. Clay said one DAV vehicle will remain in Ebensburg and the other will stay at the VA Clinic on Galleria Drive in Richland Township. This will cut down on the six drivers' travel time when helping veterans get to appointments both in Cambria and Blair counties and other engagements, he added. DAV drivers are volunteers who pick up and drop off veterans as a free service to those who served the country through the military. Clay said partnering with the county and making a vehicle for use at a location easily accessible just made sense. Commissioner Keith Rager, who helped to coordinate this partnership, is also really excited about the prospects of the relationship. 'We're just trying to do our part to help veterans,' Rager said. During Thursday's event, Clay took the opportunity to note DAV needs more drivers. Bob Skyrock, a volunteer who started in March, said lending his time to the organization has been rewarding. He noted that the vehicle parked in Ebensburg will be a lot of help. At this time, the service runs Tuesday through Thursday. For information on how to volunteer, call 814-943-8164, Ext. 17141. For veterans interested in utilizing the service, use Ext. 17383.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park improvements coming this year
PLATTSBURGH — Work on the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park is expected to kick off later this year. Last Veterans Day, the City of Plattsburgh and members of the Plattsburgh's Disabled American Veterans chapter were presented with a $125,000 Dormitory Authority of New York or 'DASNY' grant by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to improve the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park, which is located on the former Air Force Base where the North Country Honor Flight ceremonies take place. 'It is so important to honor our local veterans for all their sacrifices, and this park is one way to not only recognize their dedication and service, but also to celebrate Plattsburgh's military history,' Jones said. 'Members of the DAV and the City of Plattsburgh work diligently to maintain and preserve this park, and I am honored to help them in their mission.' With the state funding, the city and members of the DAV plan to make renovations to the park, including improving the sidewalks and installing new lights. 'We're going to redo the lights and do a lot of the groundwork there,' Mayor Wendell Hughes said recently. 'I'm hoping, if we can get it done by, in between the second and third (Honor) flight, would be amazing so we can have it for the second half … but again, I'm not promising that.' The first flight of the year took place May 17. The next three will fly out of Plattsburgh on June 28, Sept. 6, and Oct. 4. According to a recent city resolution, the DASNY grant budget did not include funding for professional services to oversee the project and compile engineered design specifications before it goes out to bid for construction, so the city had to hire someone for these services. At their May 15 meeting, city councilors awarded a $2,500 Professional Service Agreement to Barton & Loguidice, which will now include providing oversight for the implementation of the DASNY grant. The council approved the resolution unanimously.
