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‘Respect and honor’: Vietnam veterans acknowledged as riders pass through Auburn
AUBURN — For Danny Baker, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride is not a simple joy ride. It’s a tribute to fallen heroes. The 12th annual event featured riders on motorcycles and other vehicles — many of them Vietnam War veterans — cutting through a 100-mile trek from Owego to the American Legion…
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines – July 13 2020
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has canceled all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa interviews scheduled through July 3 due to the Philippines’ community quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. We appreciate your…
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U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Update July 10 2020
U.S. EMBASSY CONSULAR UPDATE: Routine visa services have been suspended at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. As resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency visa services (such as age-out cases) for applicants who are not subject to the following presidential proclamation. On April 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into…
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Members of the U.S. Army’s Pacific Augmentation Team and U.S. Civil-Military Support Element Donate
Members of the U.S. Army‘s Pacific Augmentation Team and U.S. Civil-Military Support Element, with the support of the Philippine Coast Guard, donated supplies and personal protective equipment to the Batangas Provincial Health Office and the Batangas Medical Center to help medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. To date, total U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to…
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Schumer: Expand list of Agent Orange illnesses covered for Vietnam vets
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced a plan Tuesday to expand the list of covered diseases linked to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange for Vietnam War veterans, saying it had “broad bipartisan support,” and could become law in a few weeks as part of a military spending bill. “We’re about to win this fight,” Schumer (D-N.Y.) said during a news conference at…
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A tribute to the Vietnam War Veterans by Charlie Daniels
The Roanoke Times When the music legend Charlie Daniels passed away last week at age 83, every obituary mentioned his iconic song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Many mentioned some of his other songs, such as “Uneasy Rider” and “The South’s Gonna Do It” and “Long-Haired Country Boy.” Many also mentioned his early career…
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Angeles Electric Corporation Advisory
Angeles Angeles Electric Cooperation Advisor of a scheduled power interruption for July 11, 2020 in identified / noted areas.
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 6, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 6, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Corrected Status of Quarantine Levels in the Philippines This alert corrects information based on new updates. On July 1, the Philippine government announced the below classifications for areas in the country as a continued measure against the spread…
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Gastroenterologist Dr. Arce Bansil passed away
(July 08, 2020 – 16:30) Just got word that Gastroenterologist Dr. Arce Bansil passed away on June 7th; he was a doctor at TMC Clark & some members may have known him. May he rest in peace. Just found out from Greg Robinson.
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VA MANILA OUTPATIENT CLINIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
UPDATES FROM THE CLINIC MANAGER Greetings from Manila. I wanted to take a second to share some updates on the Outpatient Clinic’s operations. Currently, the Outpatient Clinic and Regional Office remain closed for scheduled and walk-in appointments. As a part of the US Embassy to the Philippines, we are following the State Department’s Diplomacy Strong…
