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Veterans Connection: MCVSC Newsletter |
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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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Veteran Spotlight: Terrance Tolbert Joins Mad River Local Schools
| | | | Mad River Local Schools has announced Terrance Tolbert will fill its vacant school position. Tolbert, a longtime school volunteer, retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant.
Tolbert has close ties to Mad River Local Schools. He has four children who graduated from Stebbins High School and three others who are currently enrolled in the district.
Tolbert volunteers as a member of the Community Connectedness Committee, a levy board participant, and a youth basketball coach.
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Tolbert has a background in industrial hygiene, safety, and disaster preparedness. As a civilian, he currently works for Kent Power overseeing construction site safety.
The term Tolbert fills will end on December 31st. He was appointed to fill a seat vacated by Mitch Lambert, who is moving out of state. Lambert was appointed last year to fill a seat vacated by Cristina Pickle. |
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Bipartisan "For Country Caucus" Demonstrates Uniting Power of Service in a Divided Congress
| | A story from AP News has been floating around various services highlighting the veteran "For Country Caucus" and its efforts to bridge the partisan gap in Congress. The caucus unites congressional members from both parties to address issues related to the military and veteran care from members. As a caucus of veterans, the members are uniquely qualified to advance policy regarding the armed forces and veteran support.
Legislation brought forward by the caucus includes a bill to help military families bear the added costs of deployment and a provision to allow federal agencies to allow military spouses to work remotely.
“People only get deluged with the crazy aspects of Congress and the things that don’t work and the people yelling and screaming,” said outgoing co-chair Jason Crow. “We just don’t get as much attention when we’re actually working together.” | | | |
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Mobile Vet ID Program 2025
| The Montgomery County Recorder's Office is once again bringing back the mobile veteran ID program and the 2025 schedule is now up. Bring your DD-214 discharge papers to be recorded for safekeeping along with additional identification to receive a complementary Veteran ID Card while you wait. Replacement cards will be issued to those who need one due to expiration, address change, or poor condition of the original. | | Click image for full-size PDF. | | |
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Veterans May Be Eligible for One More Year of G.I. Bill Benefits
| In the past, veterans who served two periods of service (those who reenlisted at some point) where forced to choose between the benefits of the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. VA has updated the policy to allow for veterans who served two periods of service—one under the Montgomery G.I. Bill and one under the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill—to receive up to an additional 12 months of G.I. Bill benefits.
While VA will automatically apply the benefits for approximately 2/3rds of those who qualify, some will need to file a claim. If you served two periods of service, with each falling under the timeframe of the separate G.I. Bills, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission can help you file for benefits if VA does not automatically adjudicate your claim. | | |
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| | 10% Auto Parts Stores
These cold months are hard on car batteries. Don't get left out in the cold if your car battery is getting a bit long in the tooth.
Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Autozone all offer a 10% discount for veterans and active military. |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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Check out the full calendar on our website.
Have an upcoming event for veterans? Contact veteransinfo@mcohio.org to be included in the newsletter! |
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| | 9:00 a.m., Feb 1, 2025. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., Feb 12, 2025. MCVSC meeting | | | |
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| | 9:00 a.m., Feb 14, 2025. The Miami Valley Military History Museum hosts a monthly speaker series featuring unique stories about U.S. military history. Light refreshments included.
4 E. Main St. Fairborn, OH 45324 | | | |
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| | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Feb. 19, 2025. Veteran Owned Business Networking meeting. Meets third Wednesday of every month.
Wright State University, Veteran & Military Center, located in Allyn Hall. Please park in Lot 10. | | | |
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