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Fallen Comrades Report – July 28, 2020
The Following information is provided by the Casualty Office of the American Legion Post 123: *It is the sad duty of the Casualty Office to inform you that another Comrade has fallen: Case # 20-58 Willis “Buddy” Clark Jr., U.S. Marine Corp Veteran / Korean War Veteran & recipient of the Bronze Star & Purple…
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Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel July 27, 2020
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 27, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 27, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Consular Services and Travel Update 1. PASSPORTS. The U.S. Embassy in Manila is now accepting DS-82 U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals by mail only. At this time, we are only accepting the DS-82 application. We can only…
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Community Quarantine Update – July 26, 2020
We are still in Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ). Check points are still up at some locations and were being manned yesterday and random checks were being conducted. There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in some areas. Just beware of changing restrictions. Please read the VA Manila Clinic update posted by Ray Jones…
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VA would be forced to add three illnesses to Agent Orange presumptive list under Senate-passed plan
Photo: Vietnamese and American troops conduct a combined patrol in the Mekong Delta on on April 8, 1967. (Horst Faas/AP) Senate lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to add three serious illnesses — bladder cancer, hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s-like symptoms — to the list of conditions presumed linked to chemical defoliant exposure in Vietnam. The…
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VVA Web Weekly – July 24, 2020
In This Issue: July 24, 2020 Welcome Home, 1st Lt Alva Ray Krogman Congress Approves Bill Giving Federal Support to Veterans Treatment Courts VA Would be Forced to Add 3 Illnesses to Agent Orange Presumptive List Under Senate-passed Plan Lawmakers, Advocates Urge Change After Killing of Spc. Vanessa Guillen 94% of Vets at VA Don’t…
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VA Manila A Outpatient Clinic Announcements and Reminders July 24, 2020
1. SPECIAL VA MANILA OPC UPDATES: I would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience during the last several months. It has been a difficult time for everyone across the United States, here in the Philippines, and around the world as we have had to quickly adapt and learn how to co-exist with…
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Fallen Comrades – July 22, 2020
FINAL APPROVAL BY ABMC AND CFZ HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE FOLLOWING BURIALS OF THE FOLLOWING FALLEN COMRADES: All Military Honors will be held at Gate 1 Area of Clark Veterans Cemetery at Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City. Parking for the Services will be at Gate 2 Parking Area at Clark Veterans Cemetery at…
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SM City Clark Announcement – July 18, 2020
#SMAnnouncement: Starting July 18, 2020, SM City Clark’s adjusted mall hours will be from 10AM to 8PM daily.
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VVA Chapter PI 887 Update
1. The “FAT LADY” has been delayed again. However, you can abandon the “Nipa Hut” fever. 2. We are still under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), extended until 31 July 2020. While many check points have been dismantled, there are still remnants remaining with some performing random checks and minimal manning. There are still many…
