Tag: Veteran
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“They told me to get a card.” Cool. What card?!
My mom asked me to talk to one of her friends because she had a question about the VA. Sure, Madre. Anything else I can do for you? As it turns out, her friend’s husband—a Vietnam veteran—had recently been rated 100% service-connected disabled. First, can we stop right there for a second? Vietnam veteran. Recently…
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Traveling Veteran Coordinator – Who knew?!
🚨 Veteran PSA! 🚨 Apparently, there’s such a thing as a Traveling Veteran Coordinator. Sadly, they won’t help you find the cheapest flights, the best beach, or the strongest margarita. They’re even more useful than that. … Excuse me? I’ve been a veteran for years, moved halfway across the country, AND I WORKED AT THE…
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Had to go see the Wizard about a Heart ❤️
I’m still here….I was just taking a minute..or two…or three, four, five…to get a few medical issues addressed. Plus, I’m starting new adventures but I’ll address that later. First, let me begin with my pacemaker fiasco at the KCVA….you would not believe! I can’t make this up!!!! So, there I was with my low heart…
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The Cherry Blossoms Did Not Disappoint
I just returned from my trip to Washington DC after getting to see my two besties and finally get down to the title basin to take part in the Cherry Blossom Festival. I was able to see the blossoms in “peak bloom” and they did not disappoint. I was watching the local news and the…
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Arlington National Cemetery
I’m in Washington DC visiting my two best friends and yesterday I did some sight-seeing. I went to the Arlington National Cemetery and was able to see the eternal flame where President John F. Kennedy is laid to rest along with his wife Jacqueline. I also went to the Tomb of the Unknown soldier and…