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VA News Releases  (05/26/2004 - 06/25/04)


 Some Survivors of Veterans Face Deadline for Restored Benefit - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to ensure that surviving spouses of deceased veterans are aware of an approaching deadline that may affect entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits. (6/24/04)


 Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Information – Anywhere, Anytime - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that veterans will now be able to access their Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) accounts at any time of the day or night from any computer or telephone.  (6/24/04)


 Tahoma National Cemetery to Expand - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi announced today the award of a $6.3 million contract for expansion of the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. (6/23/04)


 Veterans Golden Age Games Set for the San Joaquin Valley - From the East Coast to the West, more than 500 "golden age" veterans will gather in Fresno, Calif., in July for the nation's largest sporting event for senior military veterans. (6/22/04)


 VA Secretary Hails "Six Decades of Opportunity" for GI Bill - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi is marking the 60th anniversary of the "GI Bill of Rights" on June 22, calling it "one of the greatest pieces of legislation in American history." (6/18/04)


National Veterans Wheelchair Games Come to St. Louis - More than 500 disabled veterans will compete in the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world, the 24th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, June 15-19 in St. Louis. (6/7/04)


VA Awards Grants to California Veterans Home - WASHINGTON – Three grants totaling nearly $11 million from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will enable the Yountville (Calif.) Veterans Home to make major renovations. (6/4/04)


VA, Troy State Sign Degree Agreement - WASHINGTON – Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Troy State University signed a unique partnership recently that will allow VA’s acquisition workforce to take part in a pilot program for a college degree. (6/4/04)


World War II Vets, Other Heroes, Honored on Memorial Day - WASHINGTON – With the dedication of the nation's World War II Memorial here on Saturday, veterans of "the greatest generation" are being singled out for special attention on Memorial Day 2004. (5/28/04)
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Contributed,
YNCS Don Harribine, USN(Ret)