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03-11-10 - U.S. Military Veterans M.C. 11th Anniversary Party - March 27, 2010 03-10-10 - PCVC March 8, 2010 minutes have been posted - Please read FYI 03-08-10 - Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge next meeting April 3, 2010 - Info Posted 03-04-10 - American Legion Post #34 March/April 2010 Events Calendars Posted

02-27-10 - Rolling Thunder's 2009 Rally at D.C. Slide Show posted 02-27-10 - VFW Post 2420 March/April events calendar posted 02-27-10 - American Legion Post #4 March/April Event Calendars Posted 02-25-10 - Attention WWII Veterans - Honorflights.org wants you to see the WWII Memorial 02-25-10 - Attention Service Officers - Proposed DVA Rule Change - Gulf War Illness Meeting 02-25-10 - 2010 Tampa Bay Navy Week - March 13-21, 201002-25-10 - MacDill AFB AIRFEST 2010 - March 20-21, 201002-25-10 - IAVPC (Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of Polk County) next meeting - April 27, 2010 02-24-10 - Lake Region MCJROTC and the MFPC = MUD RUN @ Bubba's Mud Ranch Saturday February 27, 201002-23-10 - VFW Post 4289 March 2010 Event Calendar posted 02-17-10 - PCVC TAPS page has new additions. 02-17-10 - Yellow Ribbon program at Veterans Memorial Park in Lakeland - 2/116 FA 02-11-10 - Bricks of Pride Installation Ceremony - ALR/AL Post #4 - April 24, 2010 02-10-10 - VFW 2297 Ladies Auxiliary - Golf Tournament - $45.00 February 13, 2010 02-10-10 - AMVETS - Ham Dinner to benefit the MOPH - $6.00 - March 13, 2010 02-09-10 - Plant City Strawberry Festival - American Heroes Day 02-09-10 - The Polk County Transportation Planning Organization Survey 02-08-10 - VFW Post 4289 February/March 2010 Newsletter (PDF) is now posted02-04-10 - VFW Post 4289 will have an "Unmet Needs Lunch" to support our Troops 02-03-10 - A Video message from the DAV Chapter #28 Commander has been posted. 02-02-10 - The February 1, 2010 PCVC Meeting minutes are now posted.

01-28-10 - Free DMV vehicle license plates for selected veterans, PDF posted01-28-10 - National Anthem auditions for the Lakeland Flying Tigers will be held on February 6, 2010 01-28-10 - ATTN: Service Officers - DVA Fund Availability under VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program 01-28-10 - ATTN: Service Officers - DVA Health Services R & D Board to meet in Tampa 01-27-10 - The American Legion Post #4 February Calendar is now posted 01-25-10 - A link to the Vietnam Virtual Wall has been posted on the VET LINKS web-page 01-25-10 - Blinded Veterans Association February and March meeting schedule posted. 01-21-10 - Mommy, What's a POW/MIA? 01-21-10 - The Ride Home - Scheduled at Andersonville NHS - Andersonville, GA - September 17-18 2010 - Rolling Thunder01-19-10 - 2010 VA Co-payment Fact Sheet 16-1 is posted 01-17-10 - Blinded Veterans Guest Speaker for this Thursday's meeting01-14-10 - Updated Flier for the 3rd Annual VA Welcome Home Event 01-14-10 - Outward Bound offers FREE Wilderness Expedition for OIF/OEF Veterans 01-13-10 - AMVETS and VAV Chili Cook Off and Mossberg 500 Raffle check both sites AMVETS & VAV 01-13-10 - Veterans asked "TELL YOUR STORY" with the Campfire Valentines for Veterans
- Story on PCVC Home Page 01-12-10 - Volunteers Assisting Veterans (VAV) will be having a Spaghetti Dinner (AYCE) on 17 January,
2010 at AMVETS Post #32 from 1500 to 1900 hours – Cost: $6.0001-12-10 - The Minutes from the January 2010 PCVC meeting have been posted 01-09-10 - The DAV Chapter #28 has a new Community Sponsor web-page on their website 01-08-09 - Want to help the Marines and have fun at the Daytona 500 at the same time? Read the MFPC Letter and volunteer 01-08-09 - Polk County Family wants to make sure the Soldiers of the 2/116 FA know they will be remembered
- Fox 13 Video on PCVC Home Page 01-07-10 - 2/116 FA "Military
Survival Kit" sponsored by Frances Stebbins - Thank you for Supporting Our Troops 01-06-10 - The Polk County Park & Recreation Division's - SAVE THE DATE Poker Run - to benefit Friends
of Military Families - All are Welcome 01-04-10 - DVA Proposed Change - Cost of
Medicine - Deadline for Comments February 1, 2010 01-01-10 - American Legion Post #34 Newsletter and January/February Calendars posted 01-01-10 - The Cold War Veterans ask for your assistance - Send a Postcard to the U.S. Senate - Cold War Service Medal Act

12-31-09 - DVA Proposed Rule Change - Cemetery Grants for State Run VA Cemetery's - Deadline for comments March 1, 2010 12-27-09 - Airman 1st Class dies in "Trust Game" 12-26-09 - Department of Veterans Affairs Stories according to TBO.com 12-26-09 - Writers Center Scholarships open to Women Veterans12-26-09 - Wreaths Across America picture slide show posted (over 2,000 wreaths were placed - THANKS U.S.M.V.M.C) 12-23-09 - 2nd Battalion 116th Field Artillery Departure Up Date - PLEASE READ on the PCVC Home Page 12-21-09 - Marvel Comics gives away 1,000 free one year subscriptions to our Enlisted Military members 12-20-09 - DVA Proposed Rule Change - BVA: Remand or Referral to AOJ for further action - Deadline for
Comments February 16, 201012-20-09 - DVA Proposed Rule Change - Specialty Adapted Housing - Deadline for Comments February 16, 2010 12-18-09 - Big Medicare/Tricare cuts delayed for 60 days12-18-09 - As I See It, Thanks but No Thanks for your service - MOAA 12-18-09 - Great news, the Hero Salute program which offers free family access to Sea World or Busch
Gardens once a year has been extended to 2010! Please read below and visit http://www.herosalute.com/ if you need further information. 12-18-09 - The American Legion Riders present
- Give to the Troops Poker Run - by car or by bike February 27, 2010 12-17-09 - The Disabled American Veterans TAPS page has been updated with the names of the recently departed Comrades. 12-16-09 - The Marine Families of Polk County's next scheduled meeting is posted 12-16-09 - Need a Lawyer to help with VA Claims - Lawyer Serving Warriors 12-16-09 - Volunteers Assisting Veterans are collecting donation to purchase phone cards for the 116th FA12-16-09 - Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans of Polk County are looking for Female items to ship to Iraq 12-16-09 - The Minutes for the December 14, 2009 PCVC Meeting are now posted.12-14-09 - American Women Veterans link posted on the Vet Links page (Other Veterans Organizations) 12-14-09 - Back from Combat, Women Veterans struggle for acceptance 12-13-09 - The DAV has posted a picture/slide-show of their 2009 Christmas Party 12-09-09 - 2nd Battalion 116th Field Artilery farewell update - Please plan to attend 12-07-09 - A Thank You from the 993rd FRG President for a great Military Ball on the PCVC Home Page12-07-09 - Haines City Moose Riders Poker Run for Polluck12-04-09 - Rep. Hunter wants Secretary Gates to look into the Navy Seals Courts Martial 12-04-09 - VA to survey Veterans Household12-04-09 - Better Business Bureau sends Warning for 2010 Census 12-04-09 - With Honor and Respect we add the name of U.S. Marine Elizabeth "Betty" Brooks
to our TAPS page. 12-04-09 - Doing some Internet shopping, please consider shopping on line to benefit Rolling Thunder 12-02-09 - Senator LeMieux's view of President Obama's Afghan decision12-02-09 - Holiday mail for our troops and the Red Cross

11-28-09 - The DAV TAPS page has been updated with the names of the Fallen DAV Brothers and Sister from Feb-Sept 2009 11-26-09 - OpEd Target Retail Stores and our military by CLVA President Jerome Smith 11-25-09 - Next time you go to the James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa go armed with your V.O.I.C.E.
(on PCVC Home Page) 11-25-09 - The James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa is starting The Tampa Bay S.W. Asia Veterans
Oranization – Next meeting Dec. 17, 2009 at 1600 hours (SCI Center) 11-25-09 - Veterans Issues from Elected Officials web-page updated 11-25-09 - 2nd Battalion 116th Field Artillery departure plans - PLEASE ATTEND IF POSSIBLE11-25-09 - Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Association meeting date posted 11-18-09 - More Veterans Day Photos/Slide-show posted - Photos courtesy of Robert Herrick Photography 11-16-09 - Fox 13 does story on Marine Families of Polk County - Postage for Patriots 11-13-09 - Veterans Day celebration hosted by Summerlin Academy11-13-09 - The DAV Chapter #28 appoints a new Commander - Welcome Commander Barbara Hendricks 11-11-09 - Picture slideshow of 2009 Veterans Day Events posted 11-10-09 - The Minutes from the November 9, 2009 PCVC meeting have been posted 11-10-09 - The American Legion Riders Post #4 Announces "Bricks of Pride" Project 11-10-09 - An electronic Angel Tree has been posted on the PCVC Home page for the 993rd Det. 1 Trans Co. of Lakeland 11-08-09 - Free Care-giving for Veterans11-08-09 - The Library of Congress - Veterans History Project - Tell your story 11-08-09 - APO/FPO/AE deadlines by the U.S. Postal Service11-08-09 - Florida Air Museum in Lakeland offers free admittance to Veterans for Speaker Series (Son Tay P.O.W.)11-08-09 - USAA announces open enrollment for ALL VETERANS 11-08-09 - Florida Department of Veterans Affairs publishes it's 2009 Veterans Benefits manual 11-08-09 - Marine Families of Polk County (MFPC) presents Postage for Patriots 11-07-09 - The 2009 Veterans Days Ceremony, Parade, and Celebration videos are posted 11-05-09 - Veterans Day Article in the National Catholic Register on Christopher Stokes and our "Support The Troops" project11-04-09 - The Lakeland Concert Band presents a free Patriotic Concert November 8th to the Lakeland Center, Youkey Auditorium11-04-09 - The VFW honors Cold War Veterans in the VFW Magazine11-02-09 - The History Channel commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin
Wall and the freedom of millions of Europeans

10-31-09 - Vietnam Veterans
of America is proud to support HISTORY on a campaign to pay tribute to the servicemen and women of America.10-31-09 - Golden Corral Military Appreciation Dinner November 16, 2009 Video Posted 10-31-09 - Applebee's Restaurants honor Veterans on Veterans Day November 11, 2009 10-31-09 - Military Order of the Purple Heart recognized by the Elks 10-30-09 - American Legion Post #4 November and December 2009 calendars are posted 10-29-09 - American Legion Post #34 November Newsletter and Nov/Dec 2009 Calendars posted 10-29-09 - ESPN will honor Veterans with a week of "America's Heroes - A salute to our veterans"10-29-09 - Webinar schedule for Wounded Warriors who would like to apply for Social Security 10-28-09 - View the Veterans Day Ceremony and events view the Internet, a link has been placed on the
Veterans Day web page. 10-27-09 - AMVETS Post #32 Veterans Celebration flier posted 10-22-09 - The 993rd FRG is looking for a Santa for their Military Ball 10-22-09 - The James A Haley VA Hospital 3rd floor Onocology needs another TV in the waiting room 10-22-09 - Wreaths Across America sponsorship forms available. 10-22-09 - New Polk Works LVER (Mike Carew) video posted10-22-09 - Flu Shots for Veterans available at the DAV Chapter #28 on Saturday October 24, 2009 10-22-09 - Employment (Job) Fair at Polk State College hosted by Polk Works October 29, 2009 10-17-09 - Golden Corral Veterans Appreciation Night has been changed to November 16, 2009 10-14-09 - TAPS - Honoring our Veterans and those who served Veterans - Click here to submit a name 10-14-09- Blinded Veterans Association (Polk County) Next meeting November 19, 2009 10-14-09 - Toys for Tots Poker Run scheduled for October 24, 2009 10-13-09 - AMVETS Post #32 will have a Veterans Celebration November 13-15, 200910-13-09 - Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #158 has new KWVA Logo on their webpage 10-12-09 - The Commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #28, William J. Travi has passed away. 10-12-09 - The American Legion Riders Post #4 and the S.A.L. Post #3 post a photo slide show of the Noah's Ark Poker Run 10-09-09 - The Toys for Tots motorcycle Poker Run will be held on Oct 24, 2009. We will begin at CC Riders with
registration between 9 to 11 am. Contact Bernie Heisler, 292-8687.10-07-09 - 993rd FRG President
says "Thank You Polk County", Bottom Right for info 10-07-09 - Paint Ball, Polk County Firefighters vs Polk County EMS vs Soldiers 2/116 FA NG on PCVC home page, Bottom Right10-03-09 - American Legion Post #3 has a new website


08-26-09 - The Lakeland Flying Tigers will hold a Job Fair September 1, 2009 08-26-09 - 2009 Veterans Day Celebration Flier, Route, and Schedule has been posted 08-26-09 - Honoring Heros BBQ - Only a few tables left - Posted on PCVC Home Page 08-26-09 - Schedule of events for Marine Families of Polk County's FREEDOM WALK posted08-19-09 - Attention Female Veterans who served from 9-11-01 to present - Coming Home Project08-17-09 - Polk County Leisure Services host "Ride for a Reason - Friends of Military Families" Poker Run 08-17-09 - MFPC have a web page on the PCVC website - Welcome Aboard MFPC08-16-09 - DAV Chapter #28 Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, September 12, 2009 ($5.00 Pre-sale tickets) 08-16-09 - Volunteers Assisting Veterans (VAV) Benefit Dinner (Sunday - September 13, 2009) Tickets $20.00 08-16-09 - VAV have a web page on the PCVC website - Welcome Aboard VAV08-16-09 - Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday - November 9, 2009 08-11-09 - The minutes from the August PCVC meeting have been posted 08-07-09 - VA Enrolment Priority Category 8 VA Directive #2009-029 has been posted, you may be eligible. VA Directive #2008-083 (Mt & GMT) is also posted08-06-09 - Blinded Veterans Association news letter posted 08-05-09 - Persian Gulf War MIAs family finally has closure 08-05-09 - National Guard members Identity at risk because of another stolen laptop 08-01-09 - American Legion Post #34 has a New Commander 08-01-09 - 6th Annual Veterans Day Poster/Essay Contest sponsored by the PVA




04-30-09 - Polk County Veterans Council has expanded to myspace.com
in an effort to reach more Veterans - http://www.myspace.com/polkcountyveteranscouncil (Great Job PIO Melissa) 04-29-09 -
Armed Forces Day events at Tiger Town in Lakeland info posted 04-29-09 - The Dignity Vietnam Memorial
wall to be displayed in Orlando 04-29-09 - The VA in Tampa inconjunction
with the DAV are looking for a Volunteer DAV Van Driver 04-29-09 - American Legion Post #4 May and June calendars posted 04-27-09 - Attention Veterans with the
GI Bill, you must make a choice starting May 1, 2009 04-27-09 - Trenton Gang Member admits stealing
disabled Veterans money and Identity. 04-27-09 - Our
very own Chairman Storms Capitol Hill in support of our Armed Forces members and our Veterans everywhere. Great Job Chairman Clark . 04-26-09 - Polk County BoCC Plans Proclamation
for Silver Star Familes 04-23-09 - Rep. Brown-Waite authored
a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano
04-22-09 - National Journal “Six Degrees of Legislation:” Helping Women Vets Rise Above Homelessness 04-21-09 - The Office
of Senator Mel Martinez is accepting Applications for the U.S. Military Academies 04-20-09 - Veterans Second
Amendment Protect Act introduced by N.C. Senator Burr 04-20-09 - VA Welcoming Vets Home with New Web Site, Blog Link is also on the VET LINKS under VHA 04-17-09 - The Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the Catholic War veterans will be conducting
their final “Support Our Troops Collection” Please donate items for our troops 04-16-09 - DHS Secretary appologizes
for Veterans are Terrorist comment - She wouldn't have to if she'd have more respect for our troops. 04-15-09 - The April edition of the Florida E-Vets news (PDF Link) has been posted on the PCVC home page (a $250 Economic Recovery Payment to be made to disabled Veterans in 2009) 04-15-09 - Memorial Service scheduled
for Sunday May 24, 2009 @ 1045 hours - Cav. Baptist Church 04-14-09 - The Lakeland VA CBOC Grand
Opening Ceremony video has been posted on the PCVC home Page 04-14-09 - April PCVC Meeting minutes posted 04-14-09 - Camp LeJeune water update 04-12-09 - Veterans Groups Moving From Halls to Home 04-11-09 - Disabled American
Veterans Chapter #28 presents its TAPS webpage 04-10-09 - After 33 years
of defrauding the VA, Spokane man pleads guilty 04-07-09 - Famous B-25
Mitchell from Doolittle's Raid over Tokyo to be at Sun-N-Fun 04-07-09 - National Center for PTSD Guide has been posted (PDF) 04-07-09 - Parkinson’s bill reintroduced by House Veterans Affairs Committee 04-07-09 - VFW Sponsors Adopt-a-Unit program 04-07-09 - VA patient tests
HIV-positive after clinic mistake 04-06-09 - VA Travel Pay and
Deductible waivers, do you qualify? 04-03-09 - The April 2009 edition of The Advisor (Iraq) has been posted in PDF 04-03-09 - Muti-National Security Transition Command (Iraq) Link posted on Vet Links Page 04-02-09 - An open letter from the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs 04-02-09 - PCVC Member sends packages to Iraq, story on the PCVC Homepage


02-28-09 - The Polk County Veterans Council post the PCVC winners of the 10th Annual Polk County History
Fair on the PCVC home page 02-28-09 - American Legion Post #4 March and April events calendar posted 02-25-09 - Tampa VA plans Welcome Home for OEF/OIF Veterans 02-24-09 - Local starts Military Museum website 02-24-09 - VA placces OEF/OIF Website on Line 02-24-09 - Suicide Prevention Hot Line Saves Lives 02-24-09 - Legislation introduced to secure timely funding for VA Health care. 02-23-09 - Free admission to Universal for Active Duty, Retirees, and Reserve Members! Companion tickets may be purchased by dependents with a valid ID for $89. 02-23-09 - NEW 2009 VA Copay Rates have been posted 02-19-09 - Congressman Bill Posey (New Rep of the 15th District) website link is posted02-18-09 - News From the PCVC Chairman, Florida BRAIVE Fund (On the Home Page) 02-17-09 - Blinded Veterans Association March meeting posted 02-12-09 - The PCVC February Meeting minutes are now posted. 02-05-09 - Military connection to Firefighting 02-05-09 - We are happy to announce that our Commander Rod Rodriguez is home from the
hospital and doing well after his five bypass surgery. Welcome Home Rod. 02-05-09 - Valentines for Veterans Concert 02-04-09 - Our last living link to WWI 02-01-09 - The 2nd Annual DAV-MS Poker Run is posted and scheduled for March 28, 2009 02-01-09 - American Legion Post #4 announces - The Annual Bob Kropa Golf Tournament, February 21, 2009


12-31-08 - American Legion Riders Post #4 Christmas
Party Pics on ALR webpage under Past Events 12-31-08 - Some Veterans
to see another travel reimbursement increase 12-31-08 - Health-care
Inspection Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Management in VA Medical Facilities 12-31-08 - 12-28-08 - American
Legion Post #4 January and February 2009 calendars posted 12-24-08 - New Jersey man
arrested for false VA claims 12-22-08 - Catholic
War Veterans distribute approx 500 gift bags at James A. Haley VA in Tampa. 12-17-08 - Free USERRA Seminar, flyer
is located on the DAV Chapter #28 web-page 12-17-08 - History of the
Cold War has been recognized by Armed Forces Press 12-16-08 - The American
Legion Post #4 in Lakeland is the proud 2009 Sponsor of the Polk County Veterans Council website 12-15-08 - American Legion Riders Creed 12-14-08 - DAV Chapter #28
will hold a rummage sale December 20, 2008 0900-1400 hours (9am-2pm) 12-13-08 - VA Urges Vets to Sign-up for Direct Deposits 12-12-08 - Military.com
has a link to Museums and Memorial Guide, find one near you 12-11-08 - Florida Governor
signs Battle of the Bulge Proclamation 12-10-08 - 2008-2009
VA Compensation and Pension rates are posted 12-09-08 - The Minutes from the
Polk County Veterans Council December 2008 meeting have be posted. 12-09-08 - Operation Care
and Cheer is here, sponsored y the Polk County Veterans Service Office 12-08-08 - The ALL NEW Veterans Help Center is now available 12-08-08 - Legion launches VetCam
to link military families worldwide 12-06-08 - Gen. Eric
K. Shinseki to be the next Veterans Affairs secretary 12-06-08 - Wreaths Across America
escort begins December 7, 2008 12-05-08 - TD = Transportation Disadvantaged,
TD Day set for April 16, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL. 12-05-08 - Handicap Parking
Placard application link posted on the DAV Chapter #28 web-page. 12-03-08 - Veteran Riders
- The American Legion Riders, read the article written and published by Cycle Connections 12-01-08 - CAMP LEJEUNE
TOXIC EXPOSURE UPDATE 02: The Marine Corps is searching for at least 500,000 people who have visited Camp
Lejeune, NC, and could be at risk for health problems due to the drinking water on base. Chemicals from a building used
to wash clothes for dry cleaning and de-greasing were found in the water system. More than 80,000 people have registered,
which is only a fraction of the veterans and visitors who could be affected. Those who have visited or lived on the
base between 1957 and 1987 should register by visiting the Marine Corps' Camp Lejeune Water Study website

11-20-08 - USERRA Seminar presented by the
DAV Chapter #28 11-20-08 - The Blind
Veterans Association meeting schedule posted 11-20-08 - The National
Resource Directory link has been posted on the VET LINKS (Other Vet Org.) webpage 11-19-08 - For Americans w/ Spinal Cord injuries, MS, ALS, SB, Polio, and other Spinal Cord issues 11-19-08 - Secretary Peake Announces Travel Reimbursement Increases
for Eligible Veterans 11-19-08 - Link to Veterans of
Modern Warfare placed on VET LINKS, Other Veterans Organizations 11-19-08 - Two Veterans groups sue VA for timely
disability claims 11-19-08 - Beirut Stamp Initiative,
Mickey Mouse has received more recognition the the U.S. Marines 11-14-08 - Expanded Medical Clinic for Veterans Opens in Lakeland 11-13-08
- Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans of America link placed on Vet Links (Other Vet Orgs) 11-12-08 - Polk County Veterans Council
welcomes the Cypress Lakes Veterans Association - Welcome aboard CLVA 11-11-08 - Picture slide shows of the
2008 Veterans Day Ceremony, Parade, and Events have been posted 11-11-08 - Video presentations have been
posted for PCVC Chairman, PCVC Vice Chairman, Polk Co. Veterans Services, Polk Works Veterans Employment Rep., American Legion District 7 Commander, American Legion Riders, Cold War Veterans, DAV Chapter #28, USMVMC, and a combined effort for Wreaths Across America. 11-11-08 - Veterans of the Battle of
the Bulge meeting schedule has been posted 11-11-08 - Two Veterans Groups file law suit against VA's slow disability rulings 11-11-08 - Group buries the Forgotten Veterans 11-10-08 - VA Announces Expansion
Of Disability Evaluation System Pilot 11-09-08 - Pictures/Slide Show of the
2008 Polk County Veterans Day Events posted on the PCVC Home Page 11-09-08 - Polk County Board of County
Commissioners honors the Polk County Veterans Council 11-09-08 - AMVETS to host 60th Anniversary Toys for Tots Party 11-09-08 - Idea from Seabee could
have saved hundreds of lives in Iraq 11-09-08 - Golden Corral Military Appreciation
Dinner Monday, November 17, 2008. 11-06-08 - Berlin Airlifts Veterans
(A Cold War Campaign for Victory) celebrates its 60th Anniversary 11-06-08 - City of Auburndale to dedicate Veterans
memorial on November 11, 2008 @ 1100 hours 11-02-08 - Video Greetings from Polk
Works Veterans Employment Section LVER 11-02-08 - Video Greetings from American
Legion District 7 Commander (Posted on each AL Web Page) 11-02-08
- Picture Slide Show of the American Legion Post 4 (Lakeland) Halloween Party, posted on the AL 4 web page

10-31-08 - American Veterans Center linked
through Vet Links web page 10-31-08 - Say Thanks to a
Veteran at Work / Take a Veteran to School (History Channel Project) 10-31-08 - DAV Commander speaks
about the DAV Chapter 28 in Lakeland 10-31-08 - Downtown Lakeland
has Support our Troops Rally on November 7, 2008 10-30-08 - New Law allows
Veterans to Salute 10-29-08 - American
Legion Post #4 (Lakeland) November & December calendar of events posted 10-28-08 - Are all veterans
treated equally? 10-28-08 - PCVC meeting
(October 27, 2008) minutes have been posted 10-28-08 - Polk Goverment
TV Link has been placed on Polk Veterans Service web page to watch archived footage. 10-28-08
- Blind Veterans Association to meet on November 5th 10-27-08 - Polk Works Veterans
Section did an EXCELLENT job with the Veteran Job Fair 10-27-08 - Blind Veterans
Association has a webpage with the PCVC 10-26-08 - A video
message has been placed on the PCVC home page from the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and PCVSOS 10-26-08 - The District 4 VFW and LAVFW will hold their next meeting November 1st at Post 2297. The military Order of the Cootie's whose home post is VFW Post 2297 is raffling a 37" HDTV for a donation
of $5.00 per ticket. Call Ray Parker for more tickets. 863-425-2337 The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2297 will be holding an indoor yard sale at the Post on December 6. Donations accepted
and shopping is encouraged. We still have room for more teams for the "Goofy Golf" Tournament.
It will be lots of good fun, beverage cart, and prime rib afterward. For more info on the VFW Post 2297 events click here 10-24-08 - Enhanced
VA Mortgage Options Now Available for Veterans Of Potential Benefit to Those in Financial Distress 10-22-08 - Polk County Board of County
Commissioners to recognize the efforts of the Polk County Verterans Service Officers and the Polk County Veterans Council 10-21-08 - Flu Shots can be
obtained at the VA's Lakeland CBOC 10-21-08 - Veterans
Day Celebration PSA by PGTV posted on the PCVC Veterans Day web page 10-19-08 - U.S. Marines
remember 1983 bombing in Beirut 10-19-08 - The U.S. Military
Veterans Motorcycle Club honors the Veterans of their past at Florida National Cemetery 10-18-08 - Public can now
give AAFES gift cards 10-17-08 - COLA Increased
by 5.8%, biggest since 1982 (Army Times) 10-16-08 - Dedication ceremony for the new Veteran’s Memorial in Auburndale at the city park
on November 11, 2008 at 1100 hours. The guest speaker will be Senator Mel Martinez. More
info will be posted as it develops. 10-16-08
- SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. 10-16-08 - Social Security benefits to rise
by 5.8% 10-14-08 - PCVC October 13, 2008 minutes
posted 10-14-08 - Polk Works & PCC Lakeland Campus
present a Veterans Celebration October 23, 2008 10-14-08 - VA Veterans Day Posters
slide show posted on 2008 Veterans Day Web-page 10-12-08 - New pictures of the Lakeland VA CBOP 10-12-08 - DoD revised Purple Heart eligibility 10-08-08 - Senator Martinez introduces
bill to help Retired Veterans with children which have Autism 10-07-08 - American Legion Riders support Wreaths Across America 10-07-08 - Cold War Veterans of Polk County support Wreaths Across America 10-05-08 - PCVC has added a VET LINKS web
page to the website. VET LINKS has more than 100 links to other websites with valuable information.
The categories range from VA General Information to Veterans Benefits information and VA Adjudication Manuals to American
Forces Networks. Vet Links has information. 10-02-08 - Wreaths Across America, the
U.S.M.V.M.C. is preparing for this annual event, please visit the U.S.M.V.M.C. web page and consider sponsoring
a wreath to be placed on a Veterans Grave. 10-02-08 - Reminder OIF/OEF Veterans earned 5 years of medical care from the VA

09-28-08 - Congressman Adam Putnam to speak
at the next Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge meeting October 1, 2008 09-22-08 - Action
is sought to ensure timely financing for V.A. 09-17-08 -
James A Haley VA Hospital host Community Resource Fair, find out who provides what in your community. 09-17-08 - Rotary Club provies free ramps
for disabled veterans. 09-12-08 - OP ED (U.S. Constitution)
Ginny Brown-Waite 09-11-08 - Golden Corral Military Appreciation
Dinner Monday, November 17, 2008. 09-10-08 - 2008 Veterans Day webpage
(Park Events) updated. 09-09-08 - PCVC Minutes have been
posted. 09-09-08 - 2008 Veterans Day Parade Maps are available. 09-09-08 - Polk County Veterans Council
Veterans Day Parade and Events Flyer is available. 09-09-08 - Polk Works Veterans Section
and PCC (Lakeland) celebrate Veterans 09-07-08 - Cold War POWs from the USS
Pueblo have reunion after 40 years 09-07-08 - 2008 Freedom Walk in Tampa
September 13, 2008 Click here for more info 09-04-08 - American Legion Riders are
like next door neighbors (News Article from Jacksonville) 09-02-08 - Toys for Tots is having a
fund-raiser Poker Run October 25, 2008 USMC 09-01-08 - Three new displays for the Polk
Veterans Day Events at Munn Park, Polk Works will have a Employment Assistance RV, the DAV Chapter #28 will have a Disabled
American Veterans Display Table, and the Cold War Veterans Association will have a Cold War display table with pieces
of the Berlin Wall.

08-26-08 - A link to the Newspaper The Stars
and Stripes has been placed on the Misc. Veteran Info page. 08-26-08 - The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2297
will be hosting a "Goofy Golf" Tournament on November 15, 2008 08-26-08 - The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2297 will be holding a 9/11 program
plus pork chop dinner ($6.00) donation beginning at 5PM on September, 11, 2008. 08-25-08 - American Legion Post #4 September
and October Calendars are posted on AL #4 webpage 08-21-08 - Veterans may be
eligible for a larger Social Security Retirement amount, read more. 08-19-08 - Harvey F. Waite, husband of Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite, passes on. For those who aren't familiar with Congresswomen Brown-Waite
(Representative from N.W. Polk County), she is very active with Veterans Issues and sits on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs . 08-19-08 - The New GI Bill info posted 08-17-08 - The Navy SeaBee Veterans Association
Island X-2, have a new meeting location. 08-17-08 - The Department of Defense
post POW Recognition Day September 19, 2008 Click on the flyer on the PCVC home page to read more 08-17-08 - Rolling Thunder, In cooperation
with VFW Post #4289 (Winter Haven) is hosting a POW/MIA Poker Run September 20, 2008 08-14-08 - The Florida Military Collectors
Show coming to Polk Co. on August 23, 2008 08-13-08 - Order your long term medication on
line from the VA - My Health e Vet 08-13-08 - 5th Annual Military Ball -
Saturday - Nov. 8, 2008 @ 1700 hrs. VFW Post 4289 08-12-08 - Polk County Veterans Council
Charter has been posted on the website 08-12-08 - The minutes of the August PCVC meeting have been posted 08-07-08 - U.S. Military Veterans Motorcycle
Club Presents "Open House" August 15th 08-06-08 - Are you getting all of the
Property Tax exemptions you should be? 08-06-08 - OperationNeverForgotten.org
and Lamar Advertising post digital signs throughout Polk Co. Pictures have been posted on the home page. 08-02-08 - 2007 Economic Stimulus Checks
DEADLINE is OCTOBER 15, 2008 08-02-08 - VA announces new VA Nursing school
in Tampa, FL 08-02-08 - U.S. Senate passes a 2.8 percent
COLA for disabled veterans




04-29-08 - American Legion Post 4 announces Band Fest
on May 4, 2008
04-29-08 - AMVETS Post 32 annunces Special May Events and Memorial Day Event
04-27-08 - YouTube Video of the DAV Chapter #28 POW/MIA Table Ceremony has been placed on the PCVC Website
04-25-08 - Congresswoman G. Browne-Waite rallies for 21st Century GI Bill
04-25-08 - Armed Forces Day Events planned at Joker Marchant Stadium
04-25-08 - Veterans Burial Benefits - a short over view Click here for more information
04-21-08 - 4 USC Chapter 1 Section 9 ammended to "Allows members and veterans who are present but not in
uniform during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the flag to render the military salute."
04-21-08 - Florida Professional Firefighters raffle 16' boat to help with the Wounded Warrior Program
04-21-08 - 2008 Memorial Day Services Lakeland Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens May 26, 2008 @ 1100 hours
04-20-08 - 2008 Veterans Day Parade and Events web page updated with more participants Click here to view
04-20-08 - DAV Chapter #28 has POW/MIA Table Ceremony Photo posted with link to slide show - Video in the works
04-17-08 - Florida Southern College to honor fallen comrade FSC ROTC - MOAA
04-15-08 - DAV Chapter #28 brings to light Disabled Veterans may not have to pay tolls on Florida's Toll Roads
04-15-08 AMVETS plans for Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, 2008
04-15-08 - Veterans Day Parade has a Park Events Coordinator Mr. John Lane, AMVETS Post #32
04-15-08 - DAV and USMVMC schedule POW/MIA Table Ceremony for this coming Sunday, April 20, 2008
04-15-08 - Polk County BoCC honors the Military Order of Purple Hearts by naming a section of U.S. Highway 27 Purple Heart Highway
04-15-08 - Welcome Home scheduled for Major Ramono on Armed Forces Day, details on the PCVC Home Page
04-15-08 - Minutes from the April 14, 2008 PCVC meeting are being posted at PCVC meeting link.
04-15-08 - Congress Woman Brown-Waite wants faster appointments for Veterans at VISN-8
04-15-08 - AMVETS Post #32 is having a Fund-raiser NY Steak Dinner - $12.00
04-15-08 - The American Legion Riders have secured Bringing Home the Wall for the Veterans Day Parade and Events
04-10-08 - DAV Chapter #28 host POW/MIA Table Ceremony, performed by the USMVMC on April 28, 2008 (Sunday) @ 1715 hours (5:15 pm)
04-10-08 - Bingo at the VFW Post 4945 Auburndale every Monday Night Click here for more info
04-10-08 - Basic requirements for eligibility for VA Benefits Click her for more info
04-09-08 - GI II Bill will update and modernize the Montgomery GI Bill to include soldiers called to duty defending America in the GWOT
04-08-08 - Army seeks WWII, Korea, and Vietnam DNA Samples Click here for more info
04-06-08 - The American Legion Post #4 Auxiliary honors the Veterans of our past Click here for more info
04-04-08 - Choice Hotels Rewards program helps the Armed Forces Relief Fund Click here for more info
04-03-08 - Growing Number of Veterans Suffer from TBI related Vision Issues
Click here for more info
04-03-08 - WWII Prisoner of War Camp display and Survivor at the American Legion Post #4
04-01-08 - We have added a new web page to our website in order to assist our veterans better Veterans Claims Issues
04-01-08 - GWOT PH Veterans could win a trip to Daytona's Pepsi 400 Click here for more info
04-01-08 - Operation Iraqi Freedom's only MIA has been located Click here for more info.
04-01-08 - Ever wonder how to say "Thank You" to one of our Military Service Members? The Gratitude Campaign
04-01-08 - Florida Governor Charlie Crist signs proclamation for May 2008 National Motorcycle Awareness Month



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