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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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Wright State Hosts 2025 Military Appreciation Game
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Wright State held their military appreciation basketball game on January 25th at the Nutter Center, which began with festivities honoring airmen from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and Installation commander, also gave the Oath of Enlistment to new recruits of the United States Air Force. The oath signifies a public statement of commitment for those entering the Armed Forces.
The game itself was a gritty defensive effort, with Wright State pulling out a 67–50 victory despite only shooting 37%. Redshirt Junior Brandon Noel led the team with a double-double, netting 15 points and 12 rebounds. |
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February Poll: What Sport Do You Watch the Most?
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With the big game behind us and March Madness on the way, now's a good time to ask: What sport do you watch the most?
- NFL
- College Football
- NBA
- College Basketball
- Baseball
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Other
- Don't watch sports
These polls aren't just for fun. The data we collect helps us to better connect with veterans in Montgomery County to provide them with the many services MCVSC has to offer. Please participate! | | | | Wright State to Receive Grant to Study Toxic Exposure
| | Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine is one of six universities nationally to receive a research grant to study the effects of toxic exposure. The study aims to better understand the effects of toxic exposure from burn pits and other military-relevant chemicals.
“We’re looking for this data to provide insight into individual sensitivity, based on gender and stress levels, to outcomes from different military-relevant environmental exposures,” said Dr. Courtney Sulentic, one of the researchers awarded the grant.
The Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission helps veterans who have been disabled by exposure to toxic chemicals receive VA benefits. If you have or someone you know has a disability related to exposure to toxic chemicals while serving in the military, please reach out to the MCVSC. Our services are always free of charge. | | | |
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Clothes That Work: Soft Skills Workshop
| | On Wednesday, March 19th, the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission will host a soft skills workshop by Clothes at Work. Participants will learn how to be a valuable asset to any workplace environment and how to navigate on the job behaviors that can help them advance at work and create new opportunities.
You will learn:
- Time management strategies to help you prioritize tasks
- How to maintain professionalism whether face-to-face, in emails, on the phone, or in written documents
- How to gain respect with managers, co-workers, clients, and customers
- How to navigate workplace conflict
- Effective communication skills and techniques
Clothes that Work is a Dayton nonprofit that works to clothe, educate, and empower individuals to prepare them for employment success. | | | |
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Veteran Spotlight: Who Do You Recommend?
| Our Veteran Spotlight feature has been quite popular and we want to continuing highlighting leaders in the Miami Valley with military experience. If you would like to recommend someone for our veteran spotlight feature, please contact suddithb@mcohio.org.
Thank you! |
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Veteran Owned Business Highlight |
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| | Dinner & a Murder Mystery
Want to celebrate Valentine's Day a little differently? Dayton's premier haunted house, Hell's Dungeon, isn't just for Halloween. Hell's Dungeon is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business in Dayton.
Hell's Dungeon has three great options to choose from to make this Valentine's Day extra scary:
Friday & Saturday, Feb. 14th & 15th: 'Til Death Do Us Part!
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. $20. Explore the Haunted Dungeon for love at first fright.
Saturday, Feb. 15th: Dinner and a Murder Mystery.
5:00 p.m. $60. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner served with a frightening murder mystery. Entrance Hunted Dungeon included.
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| Special Deals
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| | 25% Off Flowers
Valentine's Day is just a few days away and you're sure to need flowers.
Fortunately, Military.com has you covered with some discounted codes for veterans. Get that special someone an extra big bouquet with those savings! |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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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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| | 9:00 a.m., Mar. 1, 2025. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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| | | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Mar. 19, 2025. Clothes That Work: Soft Skills Workshop | | | |
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Help Fellow Veterans Sign Up |
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The work of the Montgomery County Veterans Services 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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