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Published/Posted By: The Providence American
Posted: November 16, 2018

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  • National Veterans and Military Families Month

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Yesterday evening, President Donald Trump
    declared November 2018 the second annual National Veterans and Military
    Families Month to "... salute the brave and dedicated patriots who have worn
    the uniform of the United States, and ... celebrate the extraordinary military
    families whose selfless service and sacrifice make our military the finest in
    the world."



     



    In 2017, President Trump proclaimed November Veterans and
    Military Families Month, the first time America celebrated Veterans and
    military families for the entire month - not just on Veterans Day - in keeping
    with the President's strong focus on improving care and benefits for our
    nation's heroes.



     



    The tradition continues again this year, with more than 300
    events at VA hospitals, benefits offices and cemeteries across the country,
    including:



    - senior leader visits to VA facilities



    - open houses



    - town halls



    - benefits claims clinics



    - volunteer recognitions



    - homeless Veteran initiative events



    - suicide prevention events



    - faith-based community events



    - flag planting tributes at national cemeteries



     



    "At VA, Veterans and their families are at the center
    of everything we do. Veterans and Military Families Month is an opportunity for
    us to honor the service of these patriots while educating communities about VA
    benefits and services, and our commitment to customer service
    improvement," VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said.



     



    To celebrate Veterans and Military Families Month locally,
    the Providence VA Medical Center will participate in the following events
    honoring Veterans and their families throughout the month of November:



    - Nov. 1 - 5, Vietnam Moving Wall at Ponaganset High School,
    North Scituate, R.I.



    - Nov. 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., OSDRI Winter Coat Giveaway for
    homeless and at-risk Veterans, HPACT Clinic, PVAMC campus, 830 Chalkstone Ave.,
    Providence



    - Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., A Forum for Veterans and their
    Community, Middletown Town Hall, 350 E. Main Rd., Middletown, R.I.



    - Nov. 10, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., 2018 Providence Waterfire
    Salute to Veterans, Providence, R.I.



    - Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Veterans Expo at BCC, Bristol
    Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, Mass.



     



    A detailed list of southeastern New England events for
    Veterans and Military Families Month is available at https://www.providence.va.gov/calendar.asp.



     



    "We honor Veterans and their families every day, but
    November is a time of special emphasis as we participate in Veteran events
    across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts," said Dr. Susan
    MacKenzie, director of the Providence VA Medical Center. "Come see us and
    learn about the VA benefits and services you've earned through your service and
    sacrifice."



     



    This year's celebration of Veterans and Military Families
    Month caps an unprecedented period of improvement for VA, as the department has
    made groundbreaking progress over the last two years in the areas of
    accountability, transparency and efficiency, while enjoying an important series
    of legislative successes.



     



    The full list of national events for Veterans and Military
    Families month is available at https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/veteransmonthcalendar.asp.

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