04/12/2017 02:03 PM EDT VA Makes Wait Times for Patients Transparent for Veterans: New online tool is first of its kind WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking unprecedented steps to increase transparency. Today, VA launched a new Access and Quality Tool that provides Veterans with an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand way of accessing…
April 5, 2017 Madisonville, Tennessee A Navy 22 year old Dallas Grant graduates from the Monroe County Veterans Court on Wednesday April 5, 2017 in Judge Dwaine B. Thomas’ courtroom. The courtroom was filled with Monroe County public officers, Helen Ross McNabb Military Services Centers therapist, 2 former MCVC graduates, Vet to Vet mentors…
Weekly Newsgram – March 29th, 2017 When War Comes Home Boot Camp Last year the MCA received the Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) program from the CareForTheTroops organization. This program is a ground -up initiative to assist congregations and other communities of faith in becoming intentionally “friendly” for veterans, actively serving military, and all their families.…
March 24, 2017 Knoxville, Tennessee First Baptist Concord Church enrolls during the “When War Comes Home” boot camp. Jenny Testerman, Veteran Champion for the church attended the first When War Comes Home forum in September 2014 and was hoping the church register during the forum. After 2 ½ years, First Baptist Concord was enrolled by…