Announcements

“The Wall That Heals” coming to Knox County

July 26, 2017  Knoxville, Tim Burchett are please to bring “The Wall That Heals” to our community. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, commonly referred to as “The Wall”, has brought healing to millions of visitors.  “The Wall That Heals”, a half-scale replica of “The Wall” brings the same healing legacy to those who…

Agreement Reached on Funding to Increase Veterans Access to Health Care

July 26, 2017 WASHINGTON On behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the nation’s Veterans, I want to commend the leadership of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees on their agreement on legislation that will greatly benefit Veterans. Click here to view the Secretary Shulkin press release

‘Joint Operation’ gives support services to East Tennessee veterans, families

July 19, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee July 19th was a milestone for the Knoxville Regional Veterans Mental Health Council, Vet to Vet TN, LPG and its members. 5 years ago, Senators Corker & Alexander and US Congressman Jimmy Duncan hosted a veterans advocacy event, “Rally Point”, at the Jacob Building with approximately 40-50 veteran advocate vendors.…

Sandy Thomas receives Certificate of Honor Blue Star Pin

July 18, 2017 Alcoa, Tennessee Richard Presley, member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10855 in Alcoa,  invited Vet to Vet Tennessee (V2VT) to honor and present the Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) Certificate of Honor and NEW VWC Blue Star lapel pin for three spouse whose veteran died after their return from Vietnam.…