“Bill Peterson and his team have done a great job in improving the quality of care being provided at the Delaware Veterans Home.” said Governor Markell. “To move from a two-star to a five-star rating so quickly demonstrates how far they have come in a short period of time. Delaware taxpayers have invested a lot over the years to build and operate this facility, and our veterans who live there deserve the best care possible. Now they are getting the superior care we all wanted for them.”
Delaware Veterans Home Receives 5-Star Rating For Care
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Governor Honors Delaware’s Veterans
“For hundreds of years, so many Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Markell. “They put their lives on the line to join our armed forces – defending our nation and earning along the way the noble title of Veteran. That service is remembered with particular reverence and honor this Veterans Day.”
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New Legislation Would Work to Put Veterans to Work
Standing with veterans and members of the Delaware National Guard, Governor Jack Markell and legislative leaders today announced a new effort to help put recent combat veterans to work when they return from service. The “Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit” would give companies a $1,500 annual tax credit for each recent veteran they hired.
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Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Veterans with Jobs
Governor Jack Markell talks about how we can help veterans who have fought for us with jobs when they return home. This week, the Governor and Delaware lawmakers announced the Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit legislation which would incentivize companies to hire veterans.
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Delaware State Housing Authority Launches New Program For Veterans
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new “Loans for Heroes” program, an important product that will provide qualified U.S. veterans with mortgage financing through participating lenders.
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DSHA’s Loans for Heroes Helps Delaware Veterans Find a Place to Call Home in the First State
Loans for Heroes, which provides veterans with reduced mortgage rates, has funded $3.3 million in mortgage loans since it launched in May of 2012.
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New Executive Director Named for State Veterans Commission
John Knotts was recently selected as the new Executive Director of the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs. As Executive Director, Mr. Knotts oversees the staff of the Commission which assists, advises and represents Delaware’s veterans and their dependents regarding available programs and benefits.
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Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released
Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the Department’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force will publish a
comprehensive draft report.
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Memorial Day Services for May 30th
The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and La Societe 40&8 will host Memorial Day Service on THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 beginning at 10:30 A.M. The Service will be conducted at the Memorial Bridge Plaza, Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, Delaware.
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State of Delaware Launches Veterans Services Directory
Governor Jack Markell was joined by Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock, State Representative Earl G. Jaques Jr. and representatives from the Delaware Commission of Veteran Affairs to announce the launch of the Veterans Services Directory (VSD), an online, searchable database of public and private organizations that provide services to Delaware military veterans and their families.
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VA Processes Nearly All Disability Claims Pending Over 2 Years, Moves to Complete Those Older Than 1 Year
vThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that as a result of the initiative launched in April to expedite disability compensation claims decisions for Veterans who have a waited a year or longer, more than 65,000-claims – or 97 percent of all claims over two years old in the inventory – have been eliminated from the backlog.
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New Technology in Place for Electronic Submission of Veterans’ Disability Claims
Capability Marks Major Milestone in VA Transformation to Digital Claims Process
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VA Starts Campaign to Raise PTSD Awareness
In observance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness month, the Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD invites the public to participate in its “Take the Step” campaign.
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U.S. military members invited to free lecture/tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship
Lecture/tours of the hull of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, an 18th century British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. For current and former members of the U.S. military only.
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Governor’s Weekly Message: Providing Employment Opportunities for Military Personnel
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights statewide efforts to secure employment opportunities for Delaware veterans and military personnel. Earlier this week, the Governor signed a proclamation declaring September as “Hire a Vet Month,” which encourages employers to hire those who serve(d) Delaware and the country in the armed forces.
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Governor Signs Bills to Support Delaware Veterans
Joined by representatives from various veterans organizations, state officials and members of the Delaware General Assembly, Governor Markell signed House Bill 85 and House Bill 140, establishing the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund and adding it to the list of programs that may receive contributions from personal income tax filings.
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Veterans Field Guide To Government Shutdown
Detailed information on VA services and facilities that will and will not be available during the shutdown.
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Biden: Financial Institutions Must Follow Financial Laws Protecting Military Personnel
In light of recent settlements between the federal government and large banks over violations of a law designed to offer financial protections to military personnel, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has sent letters to nearly 30 leading lending institutions asking for information about their compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
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VA Resuming Normal Operations as Government Shutdown Ends
Department of Veterans Affairs is working to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional offices are re-opening their doors and resuming public contact services for Veterans.
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Veterans Day Ceremony, Memorial Bridge Plaza, November 11, 2013
The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and American Legion, Department of Delaware, will host the Veterans Day Ceremonies on Monday, November 11, 2013.
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