On February 15 and 16, 2023, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) honored Major (Retired) Nancy Leftenant-Colon, U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps, a true pioneer and trailblazer during her years of military service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nancy Leftenant-Colon joined the Army Reserve in 1945, unable to get into the regular Army […]
A Source for Women Veterans
The PACT Act and your VA Benefits
The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act or PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. […]
Helping Hands
VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training
Give an Hour Virtual Training
National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Participate in Give an Hour Virtual Training on December 17, 2022 On Saturday, December 17, 2022, the National Association of American Veterans, Inc. (NAAV) Constance A. Burns, president and chief executive officer and NAAV Board of Directors Roy L. Croom and Dr. Mary Roach were participants at the […]
Resources for Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or thoughts of harming yourself, help is out there. Below are resources for suicide prevention that you can use for yourself or pass along to someone you know. More information at https://onlinemftprograms.com/suicide-prevention
Winterhaven/Stand Down 2022
Greetings Everyone: How are you? The purpose of this correspondence is to make you aware that the District of Columbia Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) will resume the (in-person) (2022) Winterhaven/Stand Down, and the ‘Walk In Their Footsteps New Boots/Shoes collection for homeless female and male veterans, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, (7:30 a.m. – […]
Community Services for Homeless Veterans in the DC Metro Area, 2022-2023
This list of Community Services for Homeless veterans and civilians residing in the District of Columbia metro area was produced by the Street Sense Media located at 1317 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 347-2006, email: info@streetsensemedia.org. The list below covers housing/shelter, case management, education, food, health care, employment assistance, clothing, transportation, legal […]
2022 CBCF VETERANS BRAIN TRUST RUN OF SHOW
“ELEVATING THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF BLACK WOMEN VETERANS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY” Friday, September 30, 2022 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 9:00 – 9:02 a.m. Color Guard – U.S. Army Narrator 9:03 – 9:05 a.m. Welcome, Introduce Prayer Rep. Sanford Bishop 9:06 – 9:08 a.m. Prayer House Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben 9:08 […]
Supporting Military Mental Health
I commend you for the work you do! As you may know, trauma is common among military veterans. Whether it’s physical, emotional, or sexual, it’s an extremely difficult experience to overcome. Military sexual trauma (MST) is unfortunately common. According to DoD SAPRO, in 2018, 20,500 service members were sexually assaulted or raped, including 13,000 women […]