National Gold Star Spouses Day
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As proclaimed by Congress, April 5th, 2024 is officially "National Gold Star Wives" Day in recognition of the tremendous efforts of Gold Star Wives of America Inc.
Beginning with a discussion in Manhattan between a handful of wives who lost their husbands during WWII, this year, Gold Star Wives of America Inc. is celebrating 79 years of existence.
A Gold Star family member is someone who has lost a member of their family during, or as a result of their military service.
When you see a Gold Star spouse or family member, ask them about their loved ones service and keep their memories alive and active in our community.
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2024 Greater NYC Mets Military Transition Summit
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New York Mets Military Transition Summit
📅 Saturday | May 4, 2024
📍 CitiField | 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368
⌚️ 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The following topics will be covered during the course of the one-day summit:
- Employment Resources
- Job Preparation
- Financial Literacy
- Career and Education Networking
- Entrepreneurship
- Headshots
- Resources for Women Veterans
- Housing
- Health and Emotional Wellness
Free parking available! Lunch & refreshments will be provided, along with a tour of Citi field, giveaways, and more.
Click the image above or scan the QR Code to register! Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot! Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis!
**All service members past and present and their families are encouraged to attend**
To learn more about the NYC DVS Transition Assistance Program and to stay up-to-date with future sessions, CLICK HERE.
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NY Veterans, families can now get into state parks, campgrounds for free. What to know
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Publication: Democrat & Chronicle
Author: Emily Barnes | New York State Team
New York veterans and their families will now have free access to state parks and other amenities throughout the state.
Beginning Monday, April 1, veterans and Gold Star families who are state residents can get into state parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites and recreations areas for free through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass program.
Members receive the following benefits:
- Free vehicle entry to state parks and Department of Environmental Conservation-operated campgrounds and day use areas, boat launch sites, historic sites, arboretums and park preserves
- Free greens fees at state park-operated golf courses
- Free swimming pool entrance at pools operated by state parks
- Discounted campsite and cabin rentals at state parks- and DEC-operated campgrounds
Veterans can access these benefits by presenting a NY State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) photo document (ID) with Veteran status designation to employees at all staffed facilities. Veterans who do not have this designation on your ID can visit the NYS DMV website for more information or apply for the free Lifetime Liberty Pass to ensure seamless entry.
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Tomb Guard Makes Last Walk and Earns Badge
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Tomb Guard Earns Badge After His Final Watch
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U.S. Department of Defense
By Kevin M. Hymel, Arlington National Cemetery Historian
Conducting a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a high honor for a Tomb Guard assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard," as is earning the Tomb Guard Identification Badge. However, to do both on the same day is a rare event. That's just what happened to Army Staff Sgt. Thomas Tavenner on March 11, 2024.
At noon, when Tavenner completed guarding the Tomb, he walked to the southern end of Memorial Plaza, where the ceremony's host, Army Spc. Wyatt Stearns, told him "Staff Sgt. Thomas Tavenner, for the last time fall out." Instead of leaving the plaza, Tavenner handed his rifle to a waiting Tomb Guard and returned to the center of the plaza, where a sergeant first class, along with Tavenner's parents and grandfather, awaited him.
Tavenner took off his sunglasses and gloves and gave them to the sergeant, who, in return, handed Tavenner five red roses. Tavenner shook his father's hand and hugged his mother, giving her a rose. Then, in the disciplined cadence the Tomb Guards are known for, he walked to the Tomb of the World War I Unknown, dropped to one knee, and laid a rose at its base. He did the same for the Vietnam War, World War II and Korean War Unknowns. [READ MORE...]
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More Veteran-related Headlines
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A Message From Mayor Adams:
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Each week DVS shares a brief update about how our administration is getting stuff done for New Yorkers.
Every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable home. That’s why the Adams administration financed a record number of affordable homes last year, set records for the most new supportive homes, and, just last week, unveiled another key part of our administration’s historic “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal to let faith-based organizations and non-profits create much-needed housing on their properties and convert old buildings into new homes. Here at DVS, we’re hosting community engagement sessions on housing, disability claims and more to make sure hard-working NYC Veterans know and understand the benefits they are entitled to so they can afford to live in our city.
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City of Yes for Economic Opportunity
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We want to showcase Veteran work and help spread the word! This is a space for Veteran artists to express themselves in an authentic way.
Please email submissions to connect@veterans.nyc.gov with a brief bio, an artist statement, art medium, and your affiliation to the Veteran community.
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Community Building Art Works:
Memorial Day Painting Project
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Community Building Art Works (CBAW) is a charitable organization that builds healthy and connected communities where veterans and civilians share creative expression, mutual understanding, and support through workshops led by professional artists.
In honor of Memorial Day, they're creating a collaborative painting--where everyone who registers will be assigned to paint (or create) a portion of the larger painting. This year's facilitators are Joe Merritt, Shaun Smith, and Valerie Acosta, all Veterans and all professionals in the Art space.
For more information and to register (free), visit their eventbrite.
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Join Our Team! Be Part of the Mission!
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Site Reliability Engineer - This position will support and develop the agency’s core business applications while providing secured network connectivity, asset management, and technical support for a highly mobile team.
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VA Work Study Positions at DVS
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The NYC Department of Veterans' Services (DVS) supports VA Work-Study Positions! Here is a current list of available VA Work-Study openings:
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NYC Civil Service Job Openings and Exams
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To view all available job listings, visit the exam board here!
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