| Combat Action Ribbon |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 30.06. at 19:17
This is information that Army personnel who were awarded the CIB and other badges may put in for the Combat Action Ribbon. I don’t believe many Army personnel know that they are eligible.
http://www.mrfa.org/CAR.criteria.htm
Check the above link sent to us by a member of Post 3285. You could qualify for this ribbon if you meet the attached criteria. Contact the Post if you need assistance in applying for this ribbon.
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| 6th Annual Men’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 30.04. at 17:02
6th Annual Men’s Auxiliary Golf Tournament
Event Flyer
http://www.vfwpost3285.org/men/VFW_MEN's_Golf_Tournament_flyer.doc
Entry Form Link
http://www.vfwpost3285.org/men/VFW_Mens_AuxEntry.doc
Saturday, May 16, 2009
9 AM Shotgun Start
Everyone that plays gets a Mega Million Ticket which could be worth over 1 million dollars
We’ll have food all day – all the soda’s and beer you want!
50-50 Raffle
Hole in One Contest
Putting Contest
F & S Insurance, Inc.
Will be sponsoring hole in one prizes
$5,000 Cash
$500 Cash
Nike Set of Irons or Driver
Bose Music Stereo
Hole Sponsors Needed ($50 per hole)
$300 per team ($75 per player)
Sign Up in the VFW Pro Shop
or call (301) 663-9768
Entry Form Link
http://www.vfwpost3285.org/men/VFW_Mens_AuxEntry.doc
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| VFW Pool 2009 |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 30.04. at 16:52
To current and previous pool members:
We need at least 250 families to rejoin the pool or it WILL NOT OPEN.
Please call 301-663-3372 if you plan to rejoin.
If we can reach our quota you will receive your pool renewal in the mail.
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| LT. GOVERNOR BROWN LAUNCHES MARYLAND VETERANS NETWORK |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 30.04. at 16:44
LT. GOVERNOR BROWN LAUNCHES MARYLAND VETERANS NETWORK OF CARE PORTAL
Maryland is first state in the nation to launch online program to connect veterans with behavioral health services
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 31, 2009) – Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown today joined representatives of the public mental health industry and veterans affairs as Maryland became the first state in the nation to launch a “Network of Care” Website devoted to the state’s veterans. The Maryland Veterans Network of Care portal is an on-line resource that provides simple and fast access to information on local, state and national behavioral health services available to veterans. The portal is part of Network of Care online community.
“We ask a great deal of our military families and our veterans and for that we owe them a debt of gratitude. When we saw men and women falling through the cracks of a large and out dated federal VA system, we didn’t point fingers. We chose to act,” Lt. Governor Brown said. “Maryland’s Commitment to Veterans initiative is a national model for what states can do to improve veteran services, especially behavioral health services. We are proud to be the first state in America to launch the Veterans Network of Care portal. We hope that other states follow our example and make veterans health a leading priority.”
Last year, the O’Malley-Brown administration introduced to the General Assembly one of the most comprehensive veterans packages in the nation. The cornerstone of the package was the Veterans Behavioral Health Initiative that set aside $2.3 million for behavioral health services for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. The initiative provides funding for four regional resource coordinators who help direct behavioral health services to veterans in need. The administration introduced a bill this year that will expand the Veterans Behavioral Health Initiative to include all veterans. Brown is working closely with leaders in the General Assembly to protect funding for this program.
“Many veterans do not sign up for services through the VA, and their families don’t know where to turn for help,” said Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Secretary John M. Colmers. “The Veterans Network of Care portal is a comprehensive Website that includes information to help veterans find and sign up for these services.”
Studies show that as many as one out of three veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffers from mental health problems, including traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Of those veterans, more than two out of three do not receive the proper medical attention that is necessary. Other studies have found that today’s returning veterans have a significantly higher rate of suicide than veterans from previous conflicts.
“The Veterans Network of Care portal will serve as a bridge between federal, state and local services available for veterans. As a unique, new outreach and information hub it will serve all of Maryland’s veterans regardless of their geographic location,” said Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Wilbert Forbes.
Found at www.mdveterans.networkofcare.org, Maryland’s Veterans Network of Care portal builds on the success of the state’s Network of Care site which launched last year. It is hosted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), with assistance from the state Mental Health Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness-Maryland, On Our Own of Maryland and the Maryland Association of Core Service Agencies. DHMH is in the fourth year of a five-year $13.7 million federal grant to implement transformation initiatives in mental health care.
The Network of Care community allows consumers to have a lead role in addressing their needs for behavioral health services, and also allows them to store medical records, advance directives and personal wellness plans in a password-protected personal folder. The site also contains a library of mental health articles, links to support and advocacy organizations, and reports on legislation.
“This is a flexible system that can be updated within 24 hours,” said Renata J. Henry, DHMH Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health and Disabilities. “It is compatible with the 2-1-1 system and is available to anyone, including providers and those who staff crisis response systems.”
The Network of Care online community was developed by Trilogy Integrated Resources. California’s Network of Care system was showcased by the President’s New Freedom Commission in 2003 as a model program to help transform mental health care in the nation and is recognized as a leading force in the transformation of mental health care from a system that relied primarily on clinical treatment to one that empowers an individual to make decisions regarding his or her care.
“We were so proud to be able to work with both the veterans and mental health leadership of Maryland to develop this remarkable resource for our returning soldiers,” said Trilogy president Bruce Bronzan. “Maryland now has the most advanced and comprehensive, locally-based information resource for veterans and their families in the country.”
More information about Maryland’s main Network of Care Web site is available by clicking on “Maryland” found through the “Mental/Behavioral Health” link at www.networkofcare.org.
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| Golf membership |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 17.12. at 10:42
the VFW Country Club is running a great deal on the membership rates for the 2009 season. Click the following link to find out more details.
http://www.vfwpost3285.org/VFW_country_club/entry_page.htm
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| New Service Announced for Wounded Warriors, Families and Car |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 15.09. at 10:03
New Service Announced for Wounded Warriors, Families and Caregivers
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=12190
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 752-08
September 08, 2008
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New Service Announced for Wounded Warriors, Families and Caregivers
DoD announced today that the Military OneSource service has established a Wounded Warrior Resource Center telephone number and e-mail address for service members and their families, if they have concerns or other difficulties during their recovery process.
Service members and their family members can now call (800) 342-9647 or e-mail wwrc@militaryonesource.com 24/7 to request support. Assistance provided by the resource center will not replace the specialized wounded warrior programs established by each of the military services, but it will offer another avenue of assistance for military facilities, health care services, and/or benefits information.
'The department is committed to aggressively addressing the needs of our service members and their families,' said Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates.
Specially trained consultants will ensure consistent, quality customer-centric support. The consultants will identify the appropriate 'warm hand-off' to either a military service or federal agency with authority to resolve the matter. The resource center consultant will maintain communication with the caller until the issue or concern is resolved.
'The term 'wounded warrior' encompasses the entire population of wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans,' said Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Michael L. Dominguez.
The Wounded Warrior Resource Center meets the requirements of Section 1616 of the 'National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2008' for a centralized number and ensures wounded families and caregivers have a number to call at any time.
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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
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| Memorial Day Legislation |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 26.05. at 06:57
Great news out of the Maryland Legislature!
http://www.vfwpost3285.org/post/service_officer_documents/5.22.08_Vet_Health_Bill.doc
Regards, Don
VFW Post 3285 Service Officer.
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| Call to all members to help support these VFW programs |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 17.07. at 10:17
Call to all members to help support the VFW Poppy Drive and Operation Uplink programs
If every member can make a donation to these 2 worthy programs it would really help Post 3285 support them and make the Fund drives a success.
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| Volunteers needed for post Committees |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 17.07. at 10:17
We need volunteers to serve on the Voice of Democracy, Poppies, Post Christmas party committees and other upcoming events.
Help make our post the talk of the Community by donating your time to make these events successful. Contact Ron at 301-663-3372 for more information or to signup to participate.
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| Post Newsletters now available On-line. |
Posted by
VFW Post 3285 WEBMASTER
on 18.02. at 10:32
Starting with the January/February 2006 edition the Post VFW newsletter will be available on-line.
If you wish to stop receiving the newsletter in your mail and rely on the electronic format contact the Post quartermaster at 301-663-3372
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