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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.

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.

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2022-07-07

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.

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VA announces funding opportunities to help veterans experiencing homelessness

n October 27, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published three grant opportunities aimed at helping veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
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Counties can help reduce isolation and suicide for troops and vets through Warrior Call

Frank Larkin is Chief Operating Officer, Troops First Foundation and Chair of Warrior Call
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SBA announces over $4 million in competitive funding to expand local entrepreneurship resources for veterans and transitioning service members

On October 13, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a funding opportunity to add 12 new organizations to the Veterans Business Outreach Center program.
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DoD releases plan to strengthen economic security of military families

In a September 22 memo, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, announced immediate and long-term actions to help strengthen the economic security and stability of service members and their families.
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VA releases report showing a decrease in veteran suicide rate, names new local suicide prevention grantees

On September 19, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which shows that veteran suicides decreased in 2020 for the second year in a row – the most significant decrease (9.7 percent) in the veteran suicide rate since 2001.

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Legislative Director – Human Services & Education | Veterans & Military Services

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VA announces funding opportunities to help veterans experiencing homelessness

Counties can help reduce isolation and suicide for troops and vets through Warrior Call

SBA announces over $4 million in competitive funding to expand local entrepreneurship resources for veterans and transitioning service members

DoD releases plan to strengthen economic security of military families

VA releases report showing a decrease in veteran suicide rate, names new local suicide prevention grantees

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