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  Category: Office of Veterans Services


Flag Day Celebration June 14, 2013

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

  The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware will be holding its annual Flag Day ceremony. It will be presented by the Delaware Commission of Veterans of Affairs and hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America at 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2013. On June 14, 1777, the second continental Congress adopted the flag of […]




Memorial Day Services for May 30th

News | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and La Societe 40&8 will host Memorial Day Service on THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 beginning at 10:30 A.M. The Service will be conducted at the Memorial Bridge Plaza, Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, Delaware.




VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices.

“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki




Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the Department’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force will publish a
comprehensive draft report.




The Centurion Newsletter — April 2013 Edition

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

My Fellow Veterans,
The General Assembly is again in full session. I encourage you to keep a close eye on all bills introduced or assigned to committees that may have an impact on veterans. I regret to report that Commissioner Robert E. Wasson (Delaware Veterans) passed away while in Florida. A memorial service was held at Delaware Veterans Post 1…







  Category: Office of Veterans Services

Flag Day Celebration June 14, 2013

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

  The Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware will be holding its annual Flag Day ceremony. It will be presented by the Delaware Commission of Veterans of Affairs and hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America at 10:00 a.m. on June 14, 2013. On June 14, 1777, the second continental Congress adopted the flag of […]




Memorial Day Services for May 30th

News | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and La Societe 40&8 will host Memorial Day Service on THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013 beginning at 10:30 A.M. The Service will be conducted at the Memorial Bridge Plaza, Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, Delaware.




VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2013

As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime for claims processors in its 56 regional benefits offices.

“VA is dedicated to providing Veterans with the care and benefits they have earned and deserve,” said VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki




Draft Gulf War Task Force Report Released

Department of State | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced that the Department’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force will publish a
comprehensive draft report.




The Centurion Newsletter — April 2013 Edition

Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, April 12, 2013

My Fellow Veterans,
The General Assembly is again in full session. I encourage you to keep a close eye on all bills introduced or assigned to committees that may have an impact on veterans. I regret to report that Commissioner Robert E. Wasson (Delaware Veterans) passed away while in Florida. A memorial service was held at Delaware Veterans Post 1…