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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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Honoring Our Veterans: Free Concert at Levitt Pavilion | | The "Honoring Our Veterans" summer concerts at Levitt Pavilion have all been huge successes. The Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is proud to once again sponsor this free event to honor local veterans.
Join us this July 4th for a special concert event honoring our veterans. This celebration will pay tribute to the brave people who have served our country. Montgomery County Veterans Services will be present, offering information about their services. Enjoy an evening of live music, community spirit, and heartfelt gratitude as we come together to recognize their sacrifices and dedication. This concert is the perfect way to start your Independence Day celebrations before you head to the river for fireworks! Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support and appreciation for our veterans on Independence Day.
This year the Scotty Bratcher Band will perform their signature brand of southern blues rock. | | |
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MCVSC Covers Repair Costs for Victory Oak Knoll Memorial | | Image courtesy of the Dayton Daily News | A massive tree limb caused major damage to the front gate of the Victory Oak Knoll World War I Memorial, located at Community Golf Course, Kettering. The Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission has committed funds to help repair the stone wall. Local scouts from Scouting America Troop 193 took to social media in a fundraising effort to pay for the repairs and their efforts caught the attention of the Dayton Daily News.
MCVSC Deputy Director Bryan Suddith took the article to the commission, which quickly approved the funds. The commission will also help the scouts to network with local veteran posts to receive funding for their Eagle Scout projects.
MCVSC has a history of funding local memorials. Last year the commission funded restoration for the Vietnam Veterans memorial. The commission has also contributed to construction fro the Medal of Honor memorial in Dayton. | | | |
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VA Announces Life Insurance Discounts for Service Members, Spouses, and Veterans
| Starting July 1st, service members, spouses, and veterans benefiting from life insurance through special VA insurance programs will receive discounted rates. Veterans utilizing the Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI) should see an average premium reduction of 11%. All veterans insured under VGLI are eligible for the reduced rates and no action is necessary to received the reduction.
If you do not already have life insurance, consider checking to see if you qualify for VGLI. Most veterans are eligible if they apply within 1 year and 120 days of completing their service. If you sign up after 240 days of leaving the military, you'll need to submit evidence that you're in good health. | | | |
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The Forgotten Benefit: Wartime Pension Explained | | | On Thursday, June 26 @ 6 p.m., Opps 4 Vets will host a webinar detailing the Wartime VA Pension. This is a benefit that is not claimed by many veterans who qualify, such as veterans of the Gulf War, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and World War II. To learn more about the Wartime VA Pension, be sure to check out the webinar.
If you're unable to check out the webinar live, Opps 4 Vets usually posts the events to their YouTube channel. There you can check out a bevy of content, most of it relating to veteran benefits and veteran business ownership. | |
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| Lt. Dan Band Honors Veterans to Fire Up Dayton Air Show | It was a hot weekend for the Dayton Air Show, but well worth it to see the United States Air Force Thunderbirds in action.
Kicking off the weekend on Friday, Gary Sinise's Lt. Dan Band performed live, as part of the band's mission to show support for America's troops and veterans. Over the past 20 years, the Lt. Dan Band has performed over 500 shows to honor the men and women who currently or have served.
Gary Sinise is an actor best known for playing Lt. Dan in the 1994 classic, Forrest Gump. In 2011 Senise created the Gary Sinise Foundation to support active service members and veterans. The initiatives of the foundation include building smart homes for severely disabled veterans, honor flights to help veterans visit monuments and museums, and providing free concerts with the Lt. Dan Band. | |
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Take the kids out for a day of discovery and learning thanks to the Dayton Society of Natural History. You can beat the heat by checking out the amazing Boonshoft Museum or explore ancient societies outdoors at Sunwatch Village.
Military members and veterans receive $1 off tickets for up to 5 admissions. |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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| | 9:00 a.m., June 28, 2025. Veteran's Breakfast, last Saturday of every month.
2030 E. Dorothy Lane , Kettering, OH 45420 | | | |
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| | 7:00 p.m., Jul 4, 2025. Honoring Our Veterans featuring Scotty Bratcher.
Levitt Pavilion, 134 South Main St., Dayton, OH 45402 | | | |
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| | 9:00 a.m., July 5, 2025. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., July 9, 2025. MCVSC meeting | | | |
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| | 2:00 p.m., July 12, 2025. The Miami Valley Military History Museum hosts a monthly speaker series featuring unique stories about U.S. military history. Light refreshments included.
Topic: Medical Ethics in the Combat Zone
4 E. Main St. Fairborn, OH 45324 | | | |
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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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