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Veterans Connection: MCVSC Newsletter | Thank you for subscribing to Veterans Connection. Our mission is to help keep local veterans informed about news that specifically impacts veterans, local events for veterans, and information regarding VA care and benefits.
Please continue to forward the newsletter and ask fellow veterans to subscribe. With over 36,000 veterans in the county, we’ve still got a long way to get them all subscribed, so please help by referring local veterans to https://mcvsc.org/subscribe. |
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Suicide Prevention Month | September is Suicide Prevention Month, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, remembering those lost, and connecting those in need with resources and support. Mental health advocates, organizations, and community members worldwide use this month to unite and promote suicide prevention efforts.
Resources
| | Submit Your Veteran Photos! | The Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is putting together a calendar for 2026. We're looking for photos of veterans that speak to patriotism in the Miami Valley. The photographs need to be high resolution. You can upload digital copies or we can assist with scanning physical copies.
If you have any photographs that would be ideal for the calendar, please click the link below and fill out the form.
Thank you for your service. | | | |
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| Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is Hiring an Executive Assistant/Case Manager | The Executive Assistant/Case Manager serves a dual role, supporting the Executive Director in administrative functions and providing case management services to eligible veterans and their families. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the position supports agency operations while coordinating services for indigent and at-risk veterans, in need of social, medical, housing, financial assistance including peer support, advocacy, and connection to essential resources to promote economic self-sufficiency.
Applicant must be a veteran who has honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to O.R.C. § 5901.07 requirements.
This position closes on September 26, 2025. | | | |
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Dayton VA Medical Center Holds 20th Anniversary "Stand Down" Event | Dayton VA Medical Center held its annual "Stand Down" event, which seeks to help veterans, especially ones experiencing homelessness. The event provides resources to veterans in need and also functions as a social gathering for local veterans. Dayton VA Medical Center provided health screenings, mental health treatments, and substance abuse treatments.
The "Stand Down" event is over, but the professionals at the Dayton VA are always available to provide care. If you need assistance and you're not sure if you qualify for VA care, contact the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission and we'll help you determine your eligibility status, apply for benefits if applicable, and direct you to other local resources to support veterans. | | | |
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| Call for Vendors: Seeds for Growth | The Veteran Business Outreach Center is inviting veteran-owned businesses to showcase their products and services at our upcoming Small Business Seeds for Growth event, hosted in partnership with Huntington Bank.
This event is designed to connect veterans with the tools and resources they need to grow their businesses, and we want to highlight yours as part of our Vet Marketplace
This is a great way to gain visibility, expand your network, and show the community what veteran entrepreneurship looks like in action. Vendor spots are limited, so apply soon to secure your table! | | Why Participate?
- Share your business with fellow veterans, community members, and financial partners
- Build connections that can support your long-term growth
- Receive a payment for your time—every vendor will be compensated
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Dayton VA Receiving Building Upgrades | | | The buildings at Dayton VA will see some upgrades soon with improvements to the electrical and steam distribution systems and cath lab improvements.
Using money freed up from various Veterans Health Administration reform efforts, VA hospitals throughout the country will have access to an $800 million fund for maintenance and repairs. |
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Dayton National Cemetery Honor Squad Fundraiser (Texas Roadhouse) | | |
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Veteran Deals | Great Deals on Tickets
It's a great time for sports. Football season is here, the Red might be bound for the postseason, and the Fever are in the WNBA playoffs. The Veterans Canteen Service has partnered with MemberDeals to bring you great deals on all sorts of tickets, including concerts, comedy shows, and theater. | | | |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., September 27, 2025. Veterans Breakfast at Archers. Last Saturday of every month.
2030 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45420 | | | |
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| | | 9:00 a.m., October 4, 2025. Veterans breakfast. First Saturday of every month. Come join local veterans for a delicious breakfast!
6418 Miller Lane, Dayton, OH | | | |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., October 8, 2025. MCVSC meeting | | | |
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| | 2:00 p.m., October 8, 2025. The Miami Valley Military History Museum hosts a monthly speaker series featuring unique stories about U.S. military history. Light refreshments included.
Roger Osorio, National Park Ranger: The Sounds of Buffalo Soldiers! A Musical Bridge to Community.
4 E. Main St. Fairborn, OH 45324 | | | |
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The work of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is only possible if we're able to reach the veterans that need our help. Do your part and forward it to your veteran friends. Ask them to go subscribe: https://mcvsc.org/subscribe |
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