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THANK YOU AND FAREWELL FROM THE MANILA CLINIC MANAGER
I wanted to take a moment to share some personal news with the Veteran community in the Philippines. This will be my last email update to you as the Manila Clinic Manager. I will be departing the Philippines and ending my tenure with VA on June 24. I have accepted appointment as a Foreign Service…
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The Philippine Presidential Election 2022
On behalf of the United States, I congratulate President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on his election as the Philippines’ next president. We look forward to working with President-elect Marcos to strengthen the enduring alliance between the United States and the Philippines. Our special partnership is rooted in a long and deeply interwoven history, shared values and interests, and…
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ACS Virtual Town Hall Meeting with the Department of the Interior and Local Government on March 11, 2022
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123U.S. Embassy Manila, PhilippinesU.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines March 2, 2022 Message for U.S. Citizens: ACS Virtual Town Hall Meeting with the Department of the Interior and Local Government on March 11, 2022 Please join us for a virtual town hall meeting with representatives from the Philippine Department of…
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Fallen Comrade Report 02/07/2022
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Office. It is our sad duty to inform you that these Comrades have fallen: Case # 22-19, John Kelly Stockham, U.S. Navy Veteran, age 67, passed away on May 21, 1998 at Angeles University Foundation…
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Fallen Comrade Report – 01/11/2022
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Office. Final Approval by ABMC & CDC has been received for these fallen Comrades: *Case # 22-ICAB-07, Michael Thomas Compton, U.S. Army Retired, Vietnam Veteran, age 71, passed away after a long illness on January…
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VA Manila Ending COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Effective 9/21/21
MANILA VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS September 21, 2021 VA MANILA ENDING COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS EFFECTIVE 9/21/21 VA Manila recently received guidance from VA’s Office of General Counsel regarding the interpretation of the SAVES LIVES Act and VA’s ability to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to individuals outside of the United States. Based on this guidance,…
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Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
A lot of our Aussie mates were there & Australia celebrates Vietnam Veterans Day (Aug 18). Some stills by Jasin Boland from our movie Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan.Danger Close is Out Now, On Demand, Digital, DVD & Blu-ray.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Starring Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Daniel Webber, Nicholas Hamilton and Richard Roxburgh.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Directed by Kriv Stenders.…
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Fallen Comrade Report – Nov 18, 2020
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following UPDATE is provided by the American Legion Department of the Philippines Casualty Office. Final Approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for the Burial of these fallen Comrades: Case # 21-03 William Anthony Ludwig Jr., SSgt, U.S. Air Force Retired, Vietnam Veteran, age 74, is…
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VA Manila Outpatient Clinic Announcements and Reminders
1. SPECIAL VA MANILA OPC UPDATES: As many of you likely saw last week, Metro Manila and the Philippine Government Interagency Task Force on COVID-19 announced continued General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in effect within Metro Manila through the month of October. While the National Capital Region remains under GCQ restrictions, the VA Manila Outpatient Clinic…
