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VideoNACo Veterans and Military Services Committee Chair Chris Lukasevich and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers President Nichole Coleman announce NACo's new special initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans.NACo Launches Operation Green LightJuly 24, 2022July 24, 2022, 10:00 am
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NACo Launches Operation Green Light
https://player.vimeo.com/video/735789460?h=26d54176e7
During the 2022 NACo Annual Conference, NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee Chair Chris Lukasevich and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers President Nichole Coleman announce NACo's new special initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans.
NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee Chair Chris Lukasevich and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers President Nichole Coleman announce NACo's new special initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans.2022-07-24Video2022-08-02
https://player.vimeo.com/video/735789460?h=26d54176e7
During the 2022 NACo Annual Conference, NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee Chair Chris Lukasevich and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers President Nichole Coleman announce NACo's new special initiative, Operation Green Light for Veterans.
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Reports & Toolkits
Operation Green Light for Veterans 2023: County Participation Toolkit
Find resources to help your county participate in Operation Green Light, including information on converting municipal lighting to green, outreach materials and more. -
Conference
2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
Jul. 21, 2022 – Jul. 24, 2022The NACo Annual Conference is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.
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Reports & Toolkits
Operation Green Light for Veterans 2023: County Participation Toolkit
Find resources to help your county participate in Operation Green Light, including information on converting municipal lighting to green, outreach materials and more. -
Blog
Applications open for $52.5 million in VA grants for veteran suicide prevention
On March 2, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide and facilitate suicide prevention services for veterans and their families. -
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VA shares resources to assist with PACT Act outreach efforts
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs began processing PACT Act benefit claims on January 1, 2023, and has been leading a nationwide outreach campaign to inform veterans, their families and survivors about the PACT Act and encouraging them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned. -
Policy Brief
Authorize Resources for County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs)
ACTION NEEDED: Urge your members of Congress to reintroduce and pass the Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act (H.R. 984/S.106), which would authorize federal funding to expand and strengthen County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs). -
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House passes CVSO Act to support veterans
On November 29, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider the bipartisan Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach (CVSO) Act (H.R. 4601/S. 2405). Counties strongly support this legislation as it would increase the ability of state, county, municipal and tribal veteran service officers to support veterans as they navigate the wide range of their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits including health care, housing and transition assistance programs. -
Webinar
Operation Green Light for Veterans: Highlights and Next Steps for Counties
Nov. 29, 2022 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmJoin us for a webinar reflecting on Operation Green Light and learn about opportunities to continue serving and supporting veterans at the county level.
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Veterans and Military Services Committee
The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans and their families.pagepagepage<p>The Veterans and Military Service Committee engages NACo and its members to develop and highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and benefits for our nation’s military, veterans
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Reports & ToolkitsOperation Green Light for Veterans 2023: County Participation ToolkitJun. 28, 2023
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