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| March 2026
Volume XVIII Issue 3
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Website: RockVets.com
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1
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 Editorial by Jerry Donnellan -- November 2016
No one returns from war. Many feel they have. But there’s a piece missing. That piece is the soul, which seems never to make it all the way back.
There are times when you catch a glimpse of your old self, only to have it vanish like smoke. Combat, for all its horrors, is a place where you have never felt more alive — more alive
than you’ve ever been or will be. Maybe it’s the nearness of death.
The friendships made there will never be seen again. These people who went with you to peer into hell, who would die for you, as you would have for them.
No wonder you didn’t fit back into this world, where people fight for parking spots at the Mall. For you have lived in a better place — a world where wealth, prestige and status don’t matter, but character
does.
We all have lost people. They are forever 19, frozen in time. You have seen your granddaughter walk, seen spring come again and again for nearly half a century. They never will, so it’s no wonder we have guilt.
We were all wounded. We all have scars. Some of these scars are not physical. These are the ones that can kill. The visible scars can be stitched. The others continue to bleed.
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March 23rd, 2026 marks eight years since Jerry's passing. Jerry and his legacy of helping veterans will never be forgotten. March 5th, 2026 is the 39th anniversary of the first meeting of the Vietnam Veterans, bringing together 64 Vietnam vets. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 was formed, growing to more than 400 members at one point. The good works of this group continue as they help other veterans and the Rockland community. They were together then....they are together now. Thank you Veterans for your service to our Country and to our Community!
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Thursday, March 5th, 2026: VVA monthly meeting
The VVA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. for the Membership meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Chapter welcomes current, former and prospective VVA members to attend. The meetings are held at the Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970. See further details below with link to attend meeting via Zoom.Thursday, March 12th, 2026: Due to overwhelming interest, another Emergency Preparedness Training is being offered at the Rockland County Fire Training Center!This free NY Citizen Preparedness class will help residents learn how to prepare for emergencies, create a family emergency
plan, build a preparedness kit, and stay informed before, during, and after a disaster. Each family will also take home one FREE preparedness kit. It will be held on March 12th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center I n Pomona, New York 10970.Registration required: https://pspapps.dhses.ny.gov/.../registrant/add.xhtml...
For additional information, resources, or questions, please visit http://rocklandem.com or email us at EM@co.rockland.ny.us.We encourage everyone to attend and take part in building a safer, more prepared Rockland County. Friday, March 13th, 2026: Veteran's Game Day Social Luncheon from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Center Town of Clarkstown - Auditorium located at 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York 10956. All Veterans and their spouses, Caregivers and Gold Star families are welcome to join us to play games including BINGO and TRIVIA for prizes. See further details below.Saturday, March 14th, 2026: Upcoming Camp Shanks Museum Hours
- Available for private tours. Please call (845) 304-6809
- Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- The Camp Shanks Museum is open to the public
Thursday, March 19th - ending Wednesday, March 25th 2026: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Vietnam Memories Program will be held at Felix Festa Middle School.
Friday, March 20th, 2026: Iwo Jima
Commemoration Luncheon at Krucker's in Pomona, New York. The Rockland County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold its annual Iwo Jima Commemoration luncheon at Kruckers Catering and Picnic Grove
81 Call Hollow Road Pomona, New York (845) 354-9832. See further details below.
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026: St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pearl River, New York.
Members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 will be participating in the parade. Line-up is 12:30. All veterans are welcome to join them.
For further information, Contact VVA President JOHN MASTANDREA at 845-821-4202. Thursday, April
16, 2026: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 April meeting will be on April 16th, 2026. Board of Directors meet at 6:30 p.m. Membership meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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| Annual Iwo Jima Commemoration Luncheon
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Annual Iwo Jima Commemoration Luncheon
The Rockland County Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold its annual Iwo Jima Commemoration luncheon at
Kruckers Catering and Picnic Grove
81 Call Hollow Road Pomona, New York (845) 354-9832
WW II VETERANS WILL BE HONORED DURING THE CAKE CUTTING
KOREAN ERA VETERANS ARE INVITED GUESTS
All Are Welcome, Bring A Friend
Friday - March 20, 2026
Cash Bar 1130 Hours
Luncheon 1230 Hours
Advance payment of $55.00 (includes door prize eligibility) must be received no later than March 15, 2026 or pay $60.00 at the door. Please try to respond early so we can give an accurate count to the caterer. Send your check or money order payable to Rockland MCL with the reservation below.
***World War II and Korean Era Vets Are Invited To The Event As Guests Of The
Detachment At No Charge But Must Return The Reservation Form***
Rockland County Detachment Marine Corps League 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970 Iwo Jima Commemoration Luncheon
Name____________________ Additional Guests____________
Please select your choice of: ( ) Roast Prime Rib ( ) Lemon Salmon ( ) Chicken Marsala WWII Vet Y /N? _______________KOREAN VET Y/ N?______
Email Address _________________________________
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| March is Women's History Month
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This Women’s History Month, we proudly honor the strength, courage, and service of our Women Veterans.
As we reflect on this year’s theme, "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future," we recognize the powerful role Women Veterans continue to play — not only in defending our Nation, but in shaping stronger communities, families, and futures.
From every branch, in every era, women have answered the call — serving with resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment.
The Center for Women Veterans honors our Sister Veterans — past and present — and
celebrates the lasting impact you make every day.
- Your service matters.
- Your leadership matters.
- Your legacy matters
Women Veteran News
Share our newsletter with as many sister Veterans as you know. If you received this newsletter from someone else and want to stay in touch, sign up at www.va.gov/womenvet and follow us on Facebook and X @VAWomenVets and on Pinterest @DeptVetAffairs.
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VA Research Wrap Up:
New findings on telehealth, Parkinson’s disease and military transitions.
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on telehealth kidney disease management, a potential treatment for Parkinson’s disease and a tool to help with transitioning from the military.
https://news.va.gov/145206/va-research-parkinsons-disease-transitions/
VA’s telehealth kidney program is saving Veteran lives
A recent study found that Veterans whose kidney care was managed by a nephrologist via telemedicine had a 15% lower mortality rate than Veterans who had their kidney care managed by a primary care provider alone.
Veterans in the telenephrology program were also significantly more likely to be on guideline-directed medications.
Researchers studied nearly 12,000 Veterans with chronic kidney disease to determine the impact of VA’s telehealth program for specialty kidney care on Veterans living in rural areas. The program uses a hub-and-spoke design to connect Veterans with chronic kidney disease who are living far from VA medical centers to nephrologists via remote telemedicine access. The findings demonstrate how specialty outpatient care can be successfully delivered to rural Veterans using telehealth. View the full study from the "Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology."
Breathing treatment could help with Parkinson’s disease
VA New Mexico researchers and their colleagues discovered a way to flush unwanted proteins and waste products from the brain, highlighting a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
By administering breathing pulses of carbon dioxide, the researchers were able to stimulate a process that happens during deep sleep called glymphatic clearance, in which the body pumps cerebrospinal fluid across the brain to clear out potentially toxic waste products.
Glymphatic clearance is suppressed in people with Parkinson’s disease, which leads to a build-up of toxins in the brain. Three intermittent, 10-minute sessions of the CO 2 treatment led to increased levels of waste proteins in the blood of both patients with Parkinson’s disease and healthy controls, indicating these proteins had been cleared from the brain. The researchers believe this technique represents a promising new approach to improve brain health in people with Parkinson’s disease. View the full study from "NPJ Parkinson’s Disease."
Workshop offers tools for military transition difficulties
VA Boston and VA Houston researchers developed a tool to help Veterans adjust to civilian life after military service and better cope with mental health stressors.
In a pilot group of 184 Veterans, those participating in the STEP-Home program showed improved daily function and integration, as well as better impulse and anger control, when compared with Veterans receiving the standard present-centered group therapy.
The STEP-Home workshop was delivered in 12 voluntary, 90-minute group sessions. The sessions were designed to provide a concrete framework for understanding emotions, thoughts, and behaviors resulting from stressors. Workshop leaders provided strategies to solve problems with the goal of self-awareness, a sense of agency, impulse control, and control over one’s own behavior. The results suggest STEP-Home could offer an efficient method of helping Veterans struggling with reintegration into civilian life. View the full study from "Behavior Therapy."
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| Military Exposure and Your Health
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and Early MenopauseHOME Training for VA Health Care Providers
Military Environmental Exposure Assessments
How It Works:
Expert Evaluation: A specially trained VA clinician will review your exposure history and address any concerns.
Documentation: Your exposure history will be recorded in your electronic health record.
Follow-Up: You’ll receive medical guidance and follow-up recommendations via email or letter.
Scheduling a MEEA:
No referral is needed, though your VA care team may recommend one.
Choose between in-person (may have limited times and copay) or telehealth (free and widely available).
Evaluation Pathways for Military Environmental Exposures
VA provides multiple ways to evaluate and address your military environmental exposures:
Available every 5 years for Veterans enrolled in VA health care.
Takes about 5-10 minutes with a health care provider.
Starts a conversation about your exposures and connects you to appropriate resources.
In-depth clinical evaluation to follow up on concerns identified during a TES.
Conducted by VA clinicians with specialized training.
Choose between in-person or telehealth appointments.
Free, voluntary medical assessments for Veterans exposed to environmental hazards during service.
Available to Veterans with specific service dates and locations.
Helps VA understand and care for similar Veterans as a group.
Assesses disabilities and determines eligibility for disability compensation.
Evaluates whether claimed medical conditions are connected to military service.
Conducted by VA medical professionals or private contractors.
Research Findings: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Gulf War Illness, and Early Menopause
In a study of Gulf War Era women Veterans, VA researchers found that 1990-1991 Gulf War Era women Veterans with PTSD or Gulf War Illness (GWI) were more likely to experience early menopause. The Gulf War Era Cohort Study, which followed nearly 700 women from the 1990-1991 Gulf War in 1995 and again in 2012, observed a higher prevalence of early menopause among those meeting criteria for PTSD or GWI in 1995 compared to those without.
Key Findings:
PTSD in 1995: Prevalence of early menopause was 25.3%, compared to 12.3% without PTSD.
GWI in 1995: Prevalence of early menopause was 19.2%, compared to 12.3% without GWI.
Early menopause (before age 45) is linked to health risks like premature mortality, poor bone health, and cardiovascular disease. If you are a 1990-1991 Gulf War Era woman Veteran who has experienced early menopause, discuss potential health impacts with your provider.
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| Joseph P. Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Events and Activities
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Vet-to-Vet: Special Events
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR VETS
Friday, March 13th, 2026: Veteran's Game Day Social Luncheon from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Community Center Town of Clarkstown - Auditorium located at 31 Zukor Road, New City, New York 10956. All Veterans and their spouses, Caregivers and Gold Star families are welcome to join us to play games including BINGO and TRIVIA for prizes. It’s time to come out, get together, socialize, eat lunch and have fun! This event is provided free of charge by Vet to Vet. There is plenty of parking available and the auditorium is very large with plenty of room for folks to spread out. Doors open at 10:40 am. RSVP: Required for Lunch! Contact us and reserve your seat early as we need a proper head count to order the catered meal.
Please contact Elise O'keefe-Edson at EOkeefeEdson@VetToVetRC.org or call 845-903-2332 to reserve a seat or if you have further questions.
Veterans Accessible Transportation
BRIDGES offers free door-to-door service to and from VA facilities in Montrose and Castle Point. A two week notice for scheduling or cancellations is required. Donations are welcomed. To schedule or learn more, call 845-624-1366 Ext. 139.
Dwyer Vet-to-Vet
Wellness Activities
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
VETERANS WALKING CLUB - Weekly - (Wednesdays) 9:30 am at PALISADES CENTER. Meet in front of BRIDGES, 2nd Floor, next door to Autobahn Indoor Speedway. We will walk between 45 minutes to an hour. Join a fast pace group, slow pace group or walk at your own pace for however long you want. The mall offers us a comfortable indoor venue regardless of the weather outdoors where we can gather together in camaraderie and get some fitness and exercise while we are walking.
Semper Fi,
"Li"
Elise O'Keefe-Edson, Veteran Outreach Coordinator
Joseph P. Dwyer Vet to Vet Peer Support Program, Rockland County, New York
Cell: (845) 903-2332
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| Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333
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VVA #333 Monthly Meetings
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #333 -- monthly meeting is usually held on the first Thursday of each month, at Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station
Road, Pomona, New York 10970.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026
The VVA Board meets at 6:30 p.m. for the Membership meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Chapter welcomes current, former and prospective VVA members to attend. The meetings are held at the Kearsing-Edwards American Legion Post #1600, 20 Station Road, Pomona, New York 10970
To attend the meeting via Zoom link, please see below:
Topic: JOHN MASTANDREA's Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar
5, 2026 18:15 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81531088079?pwd=EuGH4S9LQvoPVebdaoj03QYgOKk3yW.1
Meeting ID: 815 3108 8079
Passcode: 887341
One tap mobile
+16469313860,,81531088079#,,,,*887341# US
+16465588656,,81531088079#,,,,*887341# US (New York)
Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81531088079/invitations?signature=1bpTyJZhP2yzKGU-jhynW7f9KV2jpHVSRl3ImGdNLa8
Also, check out the new website for VVA #333. Edits are still being made but you can already find a lot of information on it. See it here: https://vva333.org
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VA Healthcare and Veterans 2nd Amendment Rights
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VA medical equipment and supplies
If you are enrolled and a current VA health care patient and your VA provider prescribed supplies or related medical device, you may be eligible to order certain free medical supplies from the VA. Watch the current SITREP to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBucHCSfnDw-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a major new step to protect Veterans’ Second Amendment rights. Effective immediately, VA will not report Veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System as "prohibited persons" only because they need help from a fiduciary in managing their VA
benefits.
This corrects a three-decade-old wrong that deprived many thousands of Veterans in VA’s Fiduciary Program of their constitutional right to own a firearm without a legal basis.
After a thorough review, VA recognized that many Veterans had been deprived of their Second Amendment rights without hearings or adequate determinations that they posed a sufficient risk of danger to themselves or others. In consultation with the Department of Justice, VA has determined this practice violates both the Gun Control Act and Veterans’ Second Amendment rights. According to federal law, a decision by a judicial or quasi-judicial body is needed before someone can be
reported to NICS.
A determination by the VA that a fiduciary is needed to help manage a Veteran’s VA benefits falls far short of this legal standard.
In addition to immediately stopping the reporting of VA Fiduciary Program participants to NICS, the department is working with the FBI to remove all past VA reporting from NICS, so no Veterans are unfairly deprived of their Second Amendment rights based solely on participation in VA’s Fiduciary Program.
"Many Americans struggle with managing their finances, and
Veterans’ Second Amendment rights shouldn’t be stripped just because they need help in this area. But for too long, Veterans who needed the services of a VA fiduciary were deprived of their right to bear arms," said VA Secretary Doug Collins. "Under the leadership of President Trump, we’re correcting this injustice and ensuring Veterans get the same due-process and constitutional rights as all Americans."
The Department of Justice supports this action.
"It is both unlawful and unacceptable for Veterans who serve our country to have their constitutional rights threatened," said
Attorney General Pamela Bondi. "It has been my pleasure to partner with Secretary Collins on this project, and I am directing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to review its regulations and propose changes that will prevent current and future violations of our Veterans’ Second Amendment rights."
Veterans with questions about their health care and benefits (including GI Bill). Questions, updates and documents can be submitted online. Contact us online through Ask VA
Veterans can also use our chatbot to get information about VA benefits and services. The chatbot won’t connect you with a person, but it can show you where to go on VA.gov to find answers to some common questions. Learn about our chatbot and ask a question
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Food Pantry at Veterans Service
Agency
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VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY
20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 101
New City, New York 10956-5258
Phone: (845) 638-5244 Fax: (845) 638-5730
Email: BranamS@co.rockland.ny.us
Susan Branam, Director
Our office has a Food Pantry for veterans and surviving spouses. We will gladly accept donations. Items can be dropped off during business hours, Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Our
current wish list:
- Protein Drinks
- Sports Drinks
- Peanut butter
- Canned chili Jelly
- Hot cocoa packets
- Laundry detergent
- Kitchen bags
- Mayonnaise
- Pretzels
- Cookies/Crackers
- Sponges
- Dish soap
- Cans of coffee
- Canned fruit
- Canned salmon
- Canned Tuna and Spam
- Pudding cups (non-refrigerated)
- Rice
- Pasta sauce
- Aluminum Foil
- Ziploc bags
- Popcorn
- Parmesan cheese
- Cooking oil (not large)
- Body wash
- Socks (new)
Thank you!
*We cannot accept clothing at this
time.
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| Rockland County Warming Center
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Need A Warm, Safe Place to Stay Tonight?
The Rockland County WARMING CENTER is located at
50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona New York 10970
The WARMING CENTER will be open from November 1, 2025 to April 30,2026 under the following conditions
- November 2025 through March 2026 -- Daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- During the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ONLY IF the temperature is due to
fall below 32-F with
wind chill - April 2025 - ONLY at night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. when the temperature is due to fall below 32•F with wind chill
PICK UP SCHEDULE Department of Social Services, Pomona: 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri only) Building L Bus Shelter
Spring Valley: 5:30 p.m., 6:10 PM and 8:15 p.m. (7 days/week) Spring Valley Bus and Train Station Nyack: 7:00 p.m. (7 days a week) Broadway and Burd (front of First Reformed Church of Nyack)
Village of Haverstraw: 7:30 p.m. (7 days/week) Commuter Parking Lot across from Village Hall. Please arrive at pick-up location at least 10 minutes before scheduled pickup. Drop off occurs the next morning, same locations You will be offered a HOT MEAL, a PLACE TO REST OVERNIGHT and SHOWER, access to ESSENTIAL SERVICES. The WARMING CENTER is operated by the Rockland County Department of Social Services. For more information call (845) 364-2332 or (845) 608-6670.
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| Faces of Freedom -- Those Who Defend Our Country
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Faces of Freedom -- Oral Histories and Portraits of the Men and Women that Defend Our Country
I never served in the military, and I never had to make the sacrifices US military veterans have made. I decided I wanted to do something to show my gratitude to our veterans and I began my project which I call Faces of Freedom.
The project consists of interviews and photographs. I meet with veterans, record
their personal history, and take their photo. I print the photo in black and white, frame it and present it to each veteran at no charge. The interview covers each veteran’s life before, during and after their time in the service. Each veteran has the opportunity to make any changes to their bio before it is finalized. I make no money from this project and the photos are free to each veteran.
Currently these photos and bios appear on my website www.facesoffreedom.us. They also appear on my Facebook page and the photos and stories of the WWII veterans have been sent to the National WWII Museum for their archives. There are currently 80 interviews and photos on the
website. I hope to make this into an exhibit for universities, high schools, community centers, libraries, etc. to help increase awareness of the 3% of the population who is doing the heavy lifting so the rest of us can enjoy all that this country has to offer.
Every veteran has a story. Some stories are about combat, some are about funny memories, some stories are sad, and some are about things accomplished after their military service. All are about service to country and making sacrifices.
You have a story and I want to tell it to the rest of the people in the United States. Let’s pick a date and get together to record your history and tell it to our fellow citizens.
Regards,
Walter Schuppe
Avon, CT
Phone: (860) 558-1072
E-mail: walter11_22@yahoo.com
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| Book Proceeds Benefit Disabled Veterans
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Please check out Vietnam veteran Roy Tschudy's book, "Endless." Roy is a past President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #333, and writes about a variety of experiences that our Vietnam vets encountered. As with all good books, be prepared to experience a lot of emotions with this: you will be intrigued, angry, surprised, maybe shed a tear or two, and laugh out loud at some of the shenanigans in this enjoyable tale of fact, fiction and myth. All proceeds of "Endless" go to help veterans. The book is available in paperback or Kindle edition from Amazon:
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VA: Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for March 2, 2026
Each week, we receive job announcements from employers and employment websites seeking to hire Veterans. This post includes links to job listings for the week of Mar. 2, 2026. We will continue to post relevant and timely listings as we receive them for the locations listed. https://news.va.gov/145298/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-march-2-2026/
County of Rockland: Visit our website to learn more about employment in Civil Service and to search for a variety of employment opportunities available to you within Rockland County. https://mycivilservice.rocklandgov. com/exams
NYS Department of Civil Service
Looking for a job with great benefits? Join New York State! Public servants for NYS enjoy benefits including:
*Generous PTO
*Health Insurance
*Hybrid Remote Work Options
Browse open positions: https://statejobs.ny.gov
#NYSJobs #NowHiring #WorkLifeBalance
VA Hudson Valley is hiring and enrolling! Our Veterans deserve the best and we need your help to deliver that care for them. Please share with your networks!Hiring: We currently have 100+ job vacancies posted on our USAJOBS page, available USAJOBS - SearchThese include clinical and non-clinical roles at our campuses in Montrose and Castle Point, as well many of our 7 clinics throughout the Hudson Valley. Applicants can review the great VA benefits we offer, to include, compensation, leave flexibilities, student loan forgiveness, health care benefits and retirement benefits.Some of the jobs we need filled urgently are:- Nurse, including all Specialties – Montrose Campus
- Medical Support Assistant - Montrose and Castle Point locations
- AC Mechanic – Castle Point Campus
Always accepting applications for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nurse Assistant. VA wants to hear from you! If you have questions about any of the above positions, please contact Timothy.McGuigan@va.gov or call 503-307-0193.
For further information, contact Timothy J McGuigan, MS, HR Senior Consultant, VA Hudson Valley HCS -- (503) 307 0193. VISN2HRSBUHudsonValley@va.govThe Department of Civil Service: The following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website. When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply
for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account. Here are some of the employment opportunity examinations coming up -- please view this link for further description of each position: Continuous Recruitment ExaminationsThe Department also accepts applications for most continuous recruitment examinations on an ongoing basis, with no application deadline.- Continuous Recruitment Examinations -
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/public/cr.cfmHELP Program – No Examinations RequiredThe Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for more than 100 direct care, health and human services titles across State agencies for a 12-month period. To be eligible for jobs in the HELP program, candidates must meet the jobs’ minimum qualifications and any other conditions of employment. Candidates should visit the HELP Jobs Portal and use the candidate portal to apply for jobs in the HELP
program.
Check out HELP Jobs Portal here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) Resources for VeteransFedEx Independent Service Provider
FedEx is looking to hire full time and part time drivers to deliver and pickup packages from Blauvelt, NY. Full time schedule is Monday – Friday and part time schedule has weekend positions available. Must be over 21 years old, have a clean drivers license, and be able to pass physical and drug tests. Background checks are also required.
Salary for full time starts at $700 per week. Please contact 201-724-7781 to see if you qualify.
Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction of the Veterans Administration:
The link below lists current positions have been announced for the Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC). This is not a complete listing of all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vacancies and may not include all positions announced for OALC. You may access VA recruitment information on the VA Jobs site at this link: https://www.va.gov/jobs/
If you wish copies of announcements listed below, please contact the individual identified in the specific announcement. Here is the link to the OALC Job Listings:
https://www.va.gov/oalc/career.asp
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| Rockland County Marine Corps League
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Rockland County Marine Corps League regularly receives donations of handicap assistance equipment for disabled veterans from people who want to help. The
donated equipment is available for free to military veterans and their families. The items include the following:
- Motorized Wheelchairs
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Oxygen Generator
- Walkers
- Bath Chairs
- Transfer Benches
- Braces
- Crutches
- Canes
If you have need of any of this equipment, contact John Leighton of the
Rockland County Marine Corps League - 845-521-5361 or via email: jhleighton@att.net.
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RockVets Monthly E-Newsletter
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RockVets is an Outreach program of New York Vets, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization established in 1992, to advocate for those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Military, no matter where or when they served. The volunteers at New York Vets / RockVets publish this monthly e-newsletter. We welcome your thoughts, questions, and feedback. E-mail: NewYorkVets@gmail.com.We are not affiliated with any government agency such as the Veterans Administration, Rockland County Government, nor the Veterans Service Agency of Rockland.Each month, our newsletter reaches more than 1800
local veterans or those who care about veterans' interests. Please use this forum to let veterans know of any information, resources, links or events they might be beneficial to them. Send information to NewYorkVets@gmail.com or send us a note through our website: https://newyorkvets.org. Thank you for passing this newsletter along to other veterans or those who care.
Our Mailing AddressNew York Vets, Inc. / RockVetsP.O. Box 387Tomkins Cove, New York 10986 Pat McGladeCo-Founder / Director
Website: http://newyorkvets.org
RockVets Newsletters: https://newyorkvets.org/newslettersEmail: NewYorkVets@gmail.com
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