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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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The Dayton VAMC now has a Medical Legal Partnership with Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), which will be offering civil legal services to all veterans who qualify. LAWO will be at the Dayton VA every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in building 409, first floor, Homeless Program. Walk-ins are welcome or can reach out directly to LAWO at (937)535-4433 or Lanese Layne at llayne@lawolaw.org.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio is a nonprofit that exists to provide comprehensive legal assistance for non-criminal matters to individuals who cannot afford legal representation. |
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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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Ohio Department of Veterans Services to Host 2025 Women Veterans Forum |
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| As a highlight of its monthlong effort to recognize outstanding women of service during Women’s History Month, the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) will host an Ohio Women Veterans Forum, titled Women Veterans Leading the Way. This event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 21, in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus.
The public and members of the media are welcome and encouraged to attend this free lunchtime program, which is expected to last approximately one hour. | | | | Apply to Host VA-Recognized 2025 Regional Veterans Day Observances | VA and the Veterans Day National Committee is requesting that cities, towns, and non-profit groups apply to hold VA-recognized Veterans Day observances. Many Montgomery County governments and non-profit groups already hold events to pay tribute to America's veterans. Becoming a VA-recognized event will help draw more attention to your Veterans Day observance.
The following criteria are used when evaluating which events will become official VA-recognized events:
- The event is dedicated solely to honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
- The event is supported by, and open to participation by, Veterans service organization(s) that represent loyal service to the United States.
- The event is supported by city, county, town or municipal authorities (as applicable).
- The event is not a fundraiser and is free and open to the public.
Even if your Veterans Day event does not become a VA-recognized event, be sure to submit it to the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission. We may include your event on our calendar and in this newsletter. | | | |
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Community Highlight: Miami Valley Veterans Museum | | | The Miami Valley Veterans Museum provides a great space to honor local veterans. Located on a 5-acre lot outside Troy, the location includes a 5,000 sq. ft. expanded museum space that focuses on Miami Valley Veterans. |
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| ”Veterans Marching Through Time” is a full-color 42-foot mural in the heart of the museum that inspires and serves as a historic timeline theme for the museum, along with a research library with over 250 Veterans interviews, with plans to incorporate a recording studio where Veterans can share stories of their service and museum experiences.
The museum also features monthly Veterans Coffees, special events, outreach programs, and online programs. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-2pm or by appointment.
Women veterans should be sure to attend the Women Veterans Brunch on March 22nd (see below). | | | You can also help support the museum by attending the "Dine to Donate" event on March 17 (see below). | | |
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| Free Sandwich for Vietnam War Veterans
Mission BBQ is celebrating Vietnam War Veterans Day with a complimentary sandwich for all Vietnam War veterans. Know a Vietnam vet? Show them your appreciation on March 29th by taking them out for a free sandwich at Mission BBQ.
2500 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, OH 45459 | |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., March 12, 2025. MCVSC meeting | | | |
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| | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., March 18, 2025. Veteran Caregiver Essentials.
987 E. Ash St., Suite A3, Piqua, OH 45356 | | | |
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| | | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., March 19, 2025. Clothes That Work: Soft Skills Workshop | | | |
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| | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., March 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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| | 11:00 a.m., March 21, 2025. Women Veterans Forum
Ohio Statehouse Atrium. | | | |
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| | 2:00 p.m., March 29, 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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| | 9:00 a.m., April 5, 2025. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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