VA Creates 120-Day Task Force on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

by Alex Watkins | May 5, 2021 | News & Updates

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough established a 120-day task force this month to conduct a whole-of-VA-review and to design and implement a holistic and integrated VA mission on inclusion, diversity, equity and access. A 2019 Government...

May NCGWG Meeting

by Alex Watkins | May 3, 2021 | NCGWG Meetings

The May 27th NCGWG meeting will be held but not in the Situation Room as the NC Department of Public Safety will be using it to monitor COVID-19.   We are planning to livestream the online meeting through Facebook beginning at 2:00pm, May 27. If you haven’t already...

New Suicide Prevention Mobile App

by Alex Watkins | May 3, 2021 | News & Updates

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released a mobile app that offers step-by-step guidance for those who are trying to support someone they care about and for those who are concerned about their own emotional well-being. The PREVENTS Office developed the...

Change Allows Extra GI Bill Benefits for Some Disabled Veterans

by Alex Watkins | Apr 28, 2021 | News & Updates

Thousands of Veterans may receive more money for education thanks to a change to Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs. The rule change means individuals who use Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits to pay for college...

Military Children Quality for Myriad VA Benefits

by Alex Watkins | Apr 26, 2021 | News & Updates

As the nation celebrates the Month of the Military Child, it is a good time to remind military families of the benefits they may be missing out on. Dependents and surviving children of Veterans and service members may quality for certain benefits, such as life...