RockVets Newsletter December 2025

Editorial by Jerry Donnellan - 2015

CHRISTMAS - POST VIETNAM

Since I didn't do well on what turned out to be my last day in the jungles of Vietnam, I spent the next year in an Army Hospital. I would get out occasionally on weekends and holidays.

Christmas 1969 was the first big family meal with all the relatives that I remember. The holiday might have a different name for you. However, I believe these dinners cut through every religion and nationality. I think we were all in the same place at some time or other after we came home.

By the same token I don't know if any of us came all the way home or if it was somebody else that came home in our place. For those of us who saw combat I'm sure you've seen this. We had come from a reasonably normal society into a combat zone where for a year we lived like animals hunting other people - killing them if you were good or lucky while they tried to kill you. Then all of a sudden you were dropped back on Main Street as if nothing had changed.

Now at the ripe old age of 20 you're back and sitting around the Christmas table with relatives, trying hard not to say, "Pass the f*****g salt," while Aunt Grace tells you that you look different and asks you what skills you learned while you were in the Army and that you should really be using the smaller fork for your salad. You secretly wonder what Aunt Grace would look like with a steak knife in the side of her neck. After all, that way you could demonstrate one of your new skills for everyone. Some at the table might even applaud, but you would mess up your Mom's new tablecloth, so that's out.

We move on to Uncle Charlie who spent World War II in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He never heard a shot fired in anger, but is more than willing to tell you about the real war and how he knows just how you feel.

Even the little kids in the family seem more annoying than usual…finally popping a balloon that goes right through you. You tried not to react but it isn't something you can control. Everyone gets quiet. Eyes dart around the room which makes you feel guilty.

So you need to get out of the house for a while and see some of your old friends. But they too are different. Your friends seem childish in a way. And the old joint where you always hung out is different. Kind of uncomfortable. Even though you're sitting with your back to the wall where you can see both the exits while looking for something heavy that you could use as a weapon if trouble starts. What trouble? You're home. You just need to give it a little time. You'll get back to your old self again. Sleep would help. Remember sleep? And dreams that weren’t from Hell?

Well, a century has come and a century has gone and you're still waiting for that guy who went to Vietnam to come home. It's not going to happen. You don't jump at sudden noises as much - that's true. You don't have to have your back to the wall but you are more comfortable that way. And when was the last night's sleep you had? You don't drink as much as you did back in the day and surely you don't have PTSD….that's just for the weak or those who couldn't adjust or can't handle it.

You came home, went to school, got a job, raised a family or two. You're okay. Well, I hope you got it right. If you haven't, something spooky is coming. Retirement. You know that thing you've been told you're looking forward to? For a time it'll be great. Playing golf whenever you want. But even golf gets old. You can watch TV. The History Channel now has Vietnam in HD. I keep watching it to see if I can figure out what I did wrong.

You see, the problem is nature hates a vacuum. And that nice brick wall you built in your brain to keep the demons back so you wouldn't have to deal with them, well, short term memory is the mortar in that, and it’s starting to crumble. It may be time to deal with them. May be time to deal with them before they deal with you.

Understand, I'm not a psychologist, psychiatrist, doctor, Hell - I'm not even a good patient! I have however, been working with veterans since World War II veterans were our age. They didn't have PTSD either - or shell-shock or battle fatigue - because that would have meant they were crazy.

First of all, PTSD or whatever you want to call it, like most everything comes in degrees. You can have it at 2%. You can have it at 100%. But I contend that no one who's been in combat isn't touched by it to some degree. If you weren't touched, that would be crazy! It is simply a normal reaction to an abnormal set of circumstances and, like any other ailment, if not treated, odds are it will get worse. Face it - you've been wounded. It's just as real as a bullet wound. Actually worse. Bullet wounds are easy. They're visible. They can be stitched up. If they don't kill you they get treated and heal.

This other thing is a psychic bullet. It doesn't leave a hole. But the spirit bleeds slowly. And yes you can bleed out. The suicide rate for our generation of veterans is up again. It's hard to wrap your head around the fact that something that hits you close to half a century ago is affecting you now. Seems unbelievable. After all, that's why the first word is Post. Jerry

Saturday, December 6th, 2025: Upcoming Camp Shanks Museum Hour

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11 am - 3 pm
Available for private tours. Please call (845) 304-6809

Saturday, December 6th, 2025: Village of Suffern Holiday Parade. Starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Suffern Business District. If anyone would like to participate, please email:
suffernholidayparade@gmail.com.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025: Holiday Luncheon to Honor our Servicemen and Women. This will be held at Braemar Living at Montebello from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 250 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901. Please RSVP by December 3rd, 2025. To RSVP, please call 845-547-6500, extension 4002.
Note from John Mulgrew, Chief of Staff to Senator Weber: Recently Senator Weber, Congressman Lawler and John Mulgrew toured Braemar Living at Montebello. Amongst other things they were made aware of Braemar Living's discount program for Veterans (as well as Police and Firefighters). If interested, check out Braemar Living at Montebello's website:
http://www.BraemarLiving.com or call Danielle at 914-305-2205 ext. 1012.

Thursday, December 11th, 2025: North Rockland High School, Thiells, New York
Please join us for our Annual Veterans Holiday Event as we celebrate the holiday season and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your service and sacrifice are the greatest gifts, and we want to thank you for everything you've done. You are welcome to bring a guest with you. Celebration details: North Rockland High School, Hammond Road, Thiells, New York 10984. Thursday, December 11th, 2025. Dinner and dessert at 5:00 p.m. in the Library. Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Please RSVP by Friday, December 5th, 2025. Call either Patty O'Sullivan at 845-942-3321 or Kathleen Sanger at 845-942-3304.

Thursday, December 11th, 2025: Dwyer Vet-to-Vet Holiday Party -- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Rockland County Joseph P. Dwyer Vet to Vet Peer Support Program would like to extend warm wishes and an invitation to the 2025 Veterans Holiday Party. It will be held at the
Haverstraw Elks Lodge 877 Elks Drive Haverstraw, New York 10927
Cocktail Hour, Dinner & Live Music
Cash Bar (soft drinks/water included)
Open to Rockland County Veterans and 1 Guest
RSVP REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 5TH
To reserve a full table, you must have all 10 names of veterans & guests at time of RSVP
Call, text or email Elise to RSVP. 845-903-2332. Email: eokeefeedson@vettovetrc.org

Saturday, December 13th, 2025: Breakfast With Santa - From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is hosted by American Legion Post 1682 Auxiliary

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!

A Marine Remembers Christmas Eve 1952

We sometimes get responses/comments from veterans after they've read our monthly newsletter. We always welcome your feedback, and you can always find previous issues of our newsletter on the RockVets website at: http://www.rockvets.com/newsletters

About 6 years ago, one such response came from a local Korean veteran named Art Cooke, who sadly passed away in 2020. Art relayed a story that happened to him on Christmas Eve 2015. Art said this was one of the most surprisingly emotional experiences that he had ever had. We'd like to share it with our readers.

Here is Art's story....

"I ran out of my Chablis wine and didn't want to go to Shop Rite where I usually go, so I went to our local wine store (Mountain View in the lower Orangeburg Center) where the owners are Korean. I walked into the store, knew where the Chablis was, and got a bottle. I went to the counter and there was a pleasant Korean man about 75 years old. He took my order and thanked me.

There was no one else there with us; if there were, I would just have walked out. But as I made my way out of the store I stopped, turned to him and said, 'You know, I was in your country in 1952 up by the Imjin River where it made a left turn west to go out to the sea.' [It was an age old corridor for the North to invade the South.] I said, 'Christmas Eve I spent all night in a frozen hole in the ground about 2 feet deep with a buddy, each of us doing 50 percent of the watch. It was snowing, we were 2 miles in front of our line preparing to block any attack and give time for the main line 2 miles to our rear, time to defend. The enemy set up loud speakers and played Bing Crosby's, "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" and they had a male with a British accent telling us to "give up and come over to our side, we will treat you well..."

"I'll cut this short: we called Artillery and blew up their speakers!'

"By now the old man in the wine shop was just listening quietly. I said, 'Merry Christmas' and walked out of the store.

I just felt in the mood to tell this gentlemen I had been there. I walked 50 feet to my car and heard someone behind me saying: "Sir, Sir, please take this." He handed me a bottle of wine and said "Thank you, thank you very much. I was a little boy in 1952. I was 7 years old - Thank you!"

I shook his hand and was going to hug him if I could, but having keys in one hand I didn't. But for that one moment I felt the warmest "thank you" I ever felt.

I said: 'Thank you, Sir, Thank you for making this Christmas Eve special.' Someone thanked me for that lonely, home-sick, cold Christmas Eve, alone with another Marine - trying to stay warm in a frozen hole in the ground in North Korea. 'Thanks, Sir,' I said, 'I'm happy we helped.' Amen."
Art Cooke, Korean Veteran.

Vet-to-Vet: Special Events
THE ROCKLAND COUNTY JOSEPH P. DWYER
VETERAN PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM
WEEKLY WELLNESS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR VETS

Friday, November 14th, 2025: 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-Edsonat 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

MEDITATION - Weekly - (M, W & F) - 9-9:30 am. Class elicits deep relaxation and helps reduce stress and anxiety with experienced Instructor Brett Cotter (Stress is Gone Founder and Author of 3 Keys To Managing PTSD). Online virtual event you can experience via Zoom. Meeting ID 983 8404 0455; Passcode: join or Click here for link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98384040455?pwd=djE3VGhUTDJzRU1HMEJ6bnJxa3E2QT09

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.

GENTLE YOGA - Weekly - (Wednesdays & Fridays) - 7-8 pm & again on (Sundays) 10-11:15 am. Virtual session via Zoom. Yoga is extremely beneficial for your physical and mental health. Instructor Mira Stangl is a 500 hour Yoga-Alliance Certified Teacher With Extensive Training in PTSD and Restorative Yoga. If interested in attending email iquintana@vettovetrc.org. Then you'll be registered to get invitations to each session.

QIGONG - Weekly - (Thursdays) from 9-10 am. (Ancient Chinese Exercise). Gentle meditative exercises based on the cultivation and refinement of Universal Life Energy known as Qi. Practicing this exercise reduces pain, stress and anxiety, improves physical fitness and improves immune function and vitality. Instructor Norman Galinsky, MFA has over 36 years experience in the art. If interested in attending or have questions, contact Izzy Quintana at email iquintana@vettovetrc.org

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT
vapublicaffairs@va.gov

VA makes it easier for women Veterans to access gynecology care
12/4/2025 1:30 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider.
The new, streamlined process takes effect today and eliminates the previous requirement for a PCP referral to access VA gynecology care. Instead, enrolled women Veterans can schedule an appointment directly with a VA gynecology specialist if they choose.
The change will better serve the more than 1 million women Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care.

“This is what it looks like when VA is focused on putting Veterans first,” said VA Secretary Doug Collins. “By relentlessly focusing on customer service and convenience, we are building a department that works better for the men and women we are charged with serving.”

Today’s announcement is the latest in a long list of VA accomplishments during the second Trump Administration, including:

The backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits is down 57% under the second Trump Administration, after increasing 24% during the Biden Administration.
VA has eliminated the backlog of Veteran families waiting for VA health care.
VA is processing record numbers of disability claims, reaching an all-time fiscal-year high of three million claims processed Sept. 30.
VA has opened 20 new health care clinics across the nation since Jan. 20.
Since Jan. 20, VA has offered Veterans more than 1.4 million appointments outside of normal operating hours. These early-morning, evening and weekend appointments are giving Veterans more timely and convenient options for care.
VA permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans across the country in fiscal year 2025 – the highest total in seven years.

an additional $800 million

The additional funds will come from savings gleaned from various VA reform efforts.

VA has made it easier and faster for VA-enrolled Veterans to access care from non-VA providers at the department’s expense.
VA has implemented major reforms to make it easier for survivors to get benefits, after serious problems during the Biden Administration.
VA is accelerating the deployment of its integrated electronic health record system, after the program was nearly dormant for almost two years under the Biden Administration.
VA partnered with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to identify and recover $106 million in duplicate billing.
VA has brought tens of thousands of employees back to the office, where VA can work better as a team to serve Veterans.
VA has terminated union contracts for most bargaining unit employees and redirected millions in wasteful union spending back to Veterans.
VA ended DEI at the department, reversing the divisive Biden-era policies and stopping more than $14 million in DEI spending.
VA is phasing out treatment for gender dysphoria. Frankly, this commonsense reform should have been done years ago.

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.

VVA #333 December 4th meeting starts at 7:30 for the membership. Here is a link to attend the meeting via zoom:

Topic: JOHN MASTANDREA's Zoom Meeting
Time: Dec 4, 2025 18:15 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81978390187?pwd=t520NxTYbgK0IfS76262m9Junlbc6A.1

Meeting ID: 819 7839 0187
Passcode: 980722

One tap mobile
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Join instructions
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The January 2026 meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th, 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

GWOT 100: 1 mission. 1 month. 100 miles.

December 3, 2025

John Pinter

Deputy Director, Team Red, White & Blue

The sharing of non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should always verify information with the organization offering the program.

The Global War on Terror (GWOT) shaped the lives of millions of service members, Veterans and military families. The GWOT 100 is a new way to honor that era together—by moving our bodies, remembering our stories and staying connected.

GWOT 100 is a free, month-long, virtual challenge held each February. The mission is simple: complete 100 miles in 28 days. You can walk, run, ruck, hike, ride, swim or row—whatever works for your body and your life. Spread out over the month, it’s just a little over three miles a day, and you can break that up however you’d like.

This challenge is designed to be doable for anybody, whether you’re just getting started, rebuilding after an injury or illness or are already active. It’s a great way to kick off a health journey if you’re just getting active again.

Created by Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), the GWOT 100 builds on 15 years of community and camaraderie from the Taji 100 challenge. But this time, the miles are tied directly to the places and stories many Veterans know all too well.

For the first three years, GWOT 100 will focus on Iraq, starting in the Sunni Triangle this February and then moving to Southern and Northern Iraq. As you log your miles, you’ll move virtually through key locations, bases and events from the Global War on Terror. Along the way, you’ll encounter short stories and historical spotlights that bring those places to life: What happened there, who served there and how those experiences still echo today.

After the Iraq series, GWOT 100 will turn its attention to Afghanistan, continuing the journey through another theater that defined a generation of service as you traverse the four Regional Commands.

At its core, GWOT 100 is about connection: To our own health, to each other and to the shared history of the GWOT era. You do it on your own, with a buddy or on a team. Many people choose to invite family and friends to join them, or engage in some (friendly) competition with another team.

Participation in GWOT 100 is free with paid options available.

All you need to do is sign up, start moving and let your miles become a way to remember, reflect and keep moving forward.

View online to learn more and register.
https://news.va.gov/143748/gwot-100-1-mission-1-month-100-miles/

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.

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

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:

https://www.amazon.com/Endless-Roy-Tschudy/dp/1524668516/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Roy+Tschudy+Endless&qid=1638898608&sr=8-1#customerReviews
"Endless" is the second book authored by Roy Tschudy. His first book also had great reviews.
"Up Close and Personal" is available through Amazon as well.

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

Explore career fields that are hiring now. Website: https://www.usajobs.gov
The government is looking to fill positions that are in high demand. Find your opportunity to shape America's future.
Mathematics

Engineering

Human resources

Human resources management

Business, industry and programs

Acquisitions and contracting

Finance

Auditing

Other

Social Science

Economist

Medical, dental and public health

Nurse

Science

Technology

Cyber

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 - Search
These 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.gov

The 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 Examinations
The 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.cfm

HELP Program – No Examinations Required
The 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 Veterans

The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4624

FedEx 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

Montefiore-Nyack Hospital, Nyack, New York 10960
See link for full listing and information about career opportunities at Nyack Hospital, Nyack, New York. https://montefiorenyackcareers.org

Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, New York. Good Samaritan Hospital is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center. See this link for available employment - https://wmchealthjobs.org/search-jobs/

Rockland County Employment Information:
Here is a link to current job openings available in Rockland County
http://rocklandgov.com/departments/personnel/job-opportunities/

Rockland County Veterans' Credits:
http://rocklandgov.com/files/8115/1120/9567/Veterans_Credit_Info.pdf

New York City Civil Service Jobs, Tests, and Results as listed in The Chief:
http://thechiefleader.com/news/civil_service/

MTA Metro-North Railroad has ongoing employment opportunities:
To apply for current jobs with the MTA, please go to the MTA Employment Portal at: http://web.mta.info/mta/employment/

NYC Green Book Online: The Green Book is the official directory of the City of New York. An indispensable reference guide for anyone living or working in New York City. Includes detailed listings of agencies. Website: http://a856-gbol.nyc.gov/GBOLWebsite/

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.

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 Address
New York Vets, Inc. / RockVets
P.O. Box 387
Tomkins Cove, New York 10986

Pat McGlade
Co-Founder / Director
Website: http://newyorkvets.org
RockVets Newsletters: https://newyorkvets.org/newsletters
Email: NewYorkVets@gmail.com