Veterans Newsletter - September, 2022
Veterans Newsletter - September, 2022
Wow the weather has been very nice out for this time of year. We have been very busy this month we had 71 Phone calls into my office for help and I had 10 people into my office to do claims. We also had 12 people that we took to the VA Hospital or clinics this month.
As the Indianapolis POW/MIA Council of Indianapolis Finalizes plans for the annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony on Sept. 16th, if you wish please contact [email protected] or call 815-953-2101 for reservations. Thursday , September 15th Watch Fire Indiana War Memorial 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm 55 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Friday , September 16th Escort Pre-Ceremony 10:00am – 10:45 am Departure at 11:00am Fort Benjamin Veterans Center 9450 East 59th Street, Indianapolis. Friday , September 16th Pre Ceremonial Concert 11:30 am Indiana War Memorial Ceremony 12:00 Noon 55 East Michigan Street Indianapolis.
I will be at the American Legion Post 72 in Crawfordsville on Sept. 8th from the hours of 1-4:00 pm to speak to anyone that wants to come in. You do not need to be a member of the Post to speak to me.
I will Be at the VFW Post 1431 in Crawfordsville, on Sept. the 22nd from the hours of 1-4:00 pm to speak with anyone that wants to come in. You don’t need to be a member of the post to speak to me.
Here is some really good news Record pay increase for Veterans and Military Retired along with Seniors and it is Estimated it will be 9.6% according to The Senior Citizen League (TLCL) a nonpartisan senior advocacy nonprofit which says that this could be the largest % since 1981 when they received a total of 11.2%.
Indiana AgVets Agriculture Career Certification & Internship Program for Military Veterans The primary goal of this project is to equip veterans with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in agricultural-related careers.
Just as a reminder that we have a new number 988 is the suicide phone number as of July 16th however the old number of 1-800-273-8255 then press 1 will still be in used.
Stay Safe,
Joe Ellis, VA Officer