Bosley & Bratch each year takes part in sponsoring veterans through the Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. The White Family was welcomed to their new home just in time for the Holidays. The Veteran community gathered in New Port Richey to celebrate with Mary White, US Army Veteran, as she opened […]
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Wreaths Across America Day-December 19, 2020-Consider Sponsoring a Wreath or Volunteer
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, Wreaths Across America’s mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. States, at see and abroad. When a volunteer places a wreath on a […]
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Dedicates a new 247 Acre Cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new 247-acre national cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico. This is the sixth VA national cemetery to be dedicated in 2020, and the 153rd VA National Cemetery overall. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie along with Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves unveiled the dedication plaque […]
Airlines Crack Down on Emotional Support Animals, Limit Use to Service Dogs Only
In a rule change that could impact select veterans, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that dogs — and no other species — will soon be the only service animals allowed on board U.S. flights. The updated policy eliminates the option of flying with animals previously categorized as emotional support. That means no horses, peacocks, […]
37 VA Hospitals to get Agencies First Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine
WASHINGTON – Thirty-seven hospitals within the Department of Veterans Affairs have been selected to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine, though VA officials are not confident that every veteran will have quick, easy access to the treatment. The hospitals are mostly in areas with high veteran populations such as Washington D.C., Dallas, and […]
Fees at National Parks Waived for Veterans and Gold Star Families starting on Veterans Day!
Starting next month, veterans and Gold Star families will be able to visit national parks and other public lands for free, under a new initiative from the Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday. Active-duty service members and their families are already granted free access to those sites under existing department rules. The new announcement broadens that […]