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North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Press Releases

136 Press Releases
  • Published on August 19, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

    VA Fraud Awareness and Reporting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and VA accredited representatives, like Veteran Service Officers (VSO), are combining forces to ensure Veterans benefits are protected. Veterans and their beneficiaries are often targets of companies and individuals …

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  • Published on August 15, 2024 - 13:53 GMT

    National Day of Service at the Fargo National Cemetery

    The Fargo National Cemetery is joining VA National Cemeteries across the nation to host volunteers to clean headstones and beautify the cemetery. Join them on September 11th at 9:30am to help clean the cemetery.  Dress for the event is casual and …

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  • Published on August 14, 2024 - 17:45 GMT

    VOICES OF VETERANS: VA Community Mental Health Summit-Fargo August 15, 2024

    Open to Veterans, their families, community members, and community providers.   6 FREE CEU's! (ANCC, APA, ASWB, NBCC, NDBACE) Location: Armed Forces Reserve Center 3920 31st Street N, Fargo ND 58102 Time: All Day. starting at 8:00AM Hear from Veterans …

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  • Published on August 14, 2024 - 17:45 GMT

    Blind Navy Veteran Lonnie Bedwell to Speak in Fargo

    Lonnie Bedwell is a Former Navy Petty Officer, Extreme Sports Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Author, National Geographic's 2015 Adventurer of the Year and single father who was blinded in a 1997 hunting accident. Regardless of his catastrophic accident …

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  • Published on August 8, 2024 - 14:11 GMT

    Amelia Marcum Named Top 2024 DAV Scholarship Recipient

    The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) named Amelia Marcum, a direct descendent of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in North Dakota, the top recipient of the 2024 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. She was recognized on August 3rd at …

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  • Published on July 16, 2024 - 20:08 GMT

    Mental Health Resources in North Dakota

    This is a comprehensive list of different kinds of Mental Health resources that are available to Veterans. These resources vary from getting in person help to working on your breathing skills at home. We hope that you will find these resources useful! …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 13:41 GMT

    Central ND Stand Down

    On Thursday, August 22nd from 9am to 2pm a Stand Down for all veterans and their family members is being held at the Amvets Post 9 in Bismarck, ND.  The following services will be offered at this event: Wellness exam Education assistance Veterans Affairs …

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  • Published on June 20, 2024 - 14:56 GMT

    Vietnam Veterans of America Picnic - July 19-21, 2024

    The Vietnam Veterans of America will be having their annual Picnic on July 19-21, 2024, at Van Hook Park and Resort in New Town, North Dakota. This event is for all Veterans who served between November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, in any location around the …

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  • Published on May 23, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

    Native American Stand Down

    The North Dakota Native American Veterans are hosting a stand down at the Sky Dancer Casino and Resort on June 10-11, 2024.  This stand down will have information about VA healthcare and benefits, VA home loans, disability claims, employment assistance, …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 14:42 GMT

    VA to grant 1 millionth benefit claim for Veterans and their survivors under the PACT Act

    WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs expects to grant its 1 millionth PACT Act-related disability compensation claims to Veterans and survivors since President Biden signed the bill into law on Aug. 10, 2022. The grant rate for these …

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  • Published on May 21, 2024 - 14:42 GMT

    Layin' It on the Line: A look at veterans benefits for those over 65

    This article was written by Lyle Boss, Ogden, UT, and it was published in the Standard Examiner on May 15, 2024.  Veterans over the age of 65 are eligible for a range of benefits and services designed to support their health, well-being and financial …

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  • Published on May 9, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

    2024 Progressive Keys to Progress Applications are Now Open

    Since the start of Progressive’s Keys to Progress® vehicle giveaway program in 2013, Progressive has given considerable time and resources to provide more than 1,000 veterans with reliable transportation so they can get back on the road and move forward in …

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  • Published on May 9, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

    Veteran Aid Loan

    The Veteran Aid Loan is available to veterans and current or former members of the national guard and reserves. This loan can give you up to $5,000 and over 48 months to pay it back. If your loan is paid back on time, you are eligible for a refund of 1/2 …

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  • Published on May 9, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

    HWY 281 Over I-94 to be Designated Hidden Wounds Veterans Overpass

    FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to host a dedication ceremony designating the Hwy 221 overpass that crosses I-94 in Jamestown, North Dakota as the Hidden Wounds Veterans Overpass, at the Buffalo Mall, 2800 8th …

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  • Published on May 9, 2024 - 18:21 GMT

    NCA adds options for commemorative Plaques and Urns

    Beginning on June 10, families of deceased and cremated Veterans can apply to receive commemorative plaques or urns from VA if they who do not want to inter their loved ones in a VA National Cemetery or receive a government-furnished headstone, marker, or …

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  • Published on January 4, 2022 - 17:10 GMT

    ‘Warriors in the North - Healing Through Art’ Veteran Resource Fair at the Hjemkomst Center

    The Fargo VA Health Care System is teaming up with the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County to host a ‘Warriors in the North - Healing Through Art’ Veteran Resource Fair on Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center (202 1st Ave. N., …

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  • Published on December 6, 2021 - 17:23 GMT

    Veteran Telephone Town Hall hosted by the Fargo VA, Dec. 14

    The Fargo VA Health Care System will host a special Veteran Telephone Town Hall on Dec. 14 from 12 to 1 p.m. To participate, dial 1-872-701-0185, then enter code 104132020#. All Veterans, their family members, and any organization or individual who works …

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  • Published on November 10, 2021 - 21:48 GMT

    Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Clinics across ND and northwest MN

    The Fargo VA Health Care System will hold COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota for certain eligible groups defined below on the following dates, times, and locations: At the Bemidji VA Clinic (1217 Anne St NW, …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:37 GMT

    Fargo VA Health Care System now administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for certain ...

    The Fargo VA Health Care System is now administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for certain populations. CDC recommendations for booster doses: For individuals who received a Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 …

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  • Published on September 8, 2021 - 22:39 GMT

    Fargo VA Health Care System holding free flu shot clinics in September and October

    The Fargo VA Health Care System will hold several free flu shot clinics in September and October for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. For questions about eligibility, call 1-800-410-9723, extension 3428 or 3427.  Veterans should bring their Veteran ID …

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