WNC-MOAA Member Lt. Col. Ed Cottrell Honored with the French Legion de l’Honneur
On July 9, 2024, the peaceful setting of Grace Brevard Church in Brevard, NC, became the stage for a momentous occasion as Lt. Col. Ed Cottrell, USAF (Ret.), a distinguished WWII P-47 Thunderbolt pilot, was awarded the French Legion de l’Honneur Medal by French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonquères. This prestigious recognition—France’s highest order of merit for military and civil achievements—honors Ed’s incredible service and bravery during World War II.
Lt. Col. Cottrell served [more...]
Posted: 02/13/25 12:27 by WNC MOAA under "General"
WNC-MOAA Participates in the First-Ever Haywood County Veterans Gathering
On June 22, 2024, WNC-MOAA proudly participated in the inaugural Haywood County Veterans Gathering, a free public event designed to thank the community for its support and introduce local veteran service organizations. WNC-MOAA joined fellow organizations such as the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association in sponsoring this important event.
Our chapter set up a tent and table to engage with veterans, share information about MOAA and WNC-MOAA, and connect with [more...]
Posted: 02/13/25 12:19 by WNC MOAA under "Business"
WNC-MOAA Supports Veterans Restoration Quarters with Bigelow Tea Donation
Our WNC-MOAA chapter extends deep gratitude to Tricia Vinson (WNC-MOAA Board Member) and her brother Doug Vinson for their generous donation of Bigelow Tea. This thoughtful contribution has significantly supported our efforts to give back to the veteran community.
Doug Vinson, a passionate advocate for Stop Soldier Suicide, originally secured the Bigelow Tea donation for an event in Charlotte. In an incredible display of generosity, Doug passed on the extra tea to our chapter, allowing us [more...]
Posted: 02/13/25 12:12 by WNC MOAA under "Business"
WNC-MOAA at the 2024 Veterans Healing Farm Resource Fair
WNC-MOAA was proud to have a tent and table at the 2024 Veterans Healing Farm Veterans [more...]
WNC-MOAA Supports Blue Ridge Honor Flight – April 27, 2024
WNC-MOAA was honored to participate in the April 27, 2024, Blue Ridge Honor Flight, [more...]
Celebrating Milestones and Honoring Heroes: WNC-MOAA's 1000th We Honor Veterans Ceremony
In the heart of Western North Carolina, on February 9, 2024, a significant milestone [more...]
Establishment of New VA Travel Claim Procedures
Jeremy Hughes, VSO, provides step-by-step guidance on new Travel Claim System
Expansion of VA Caregiver Program
To include WWII, Korea, Vietnam Veterans
VA and Vietnam Veterans of American (VVA) recently teamed up to host a Facebook Live [more...]
Is your survivor benefit plan (SBP) offset by the VA dependency indemnity compensation (DIC)?
A message from DFAS Regarding SBP DIC (Widows Tax) phase out.
January 1, 2021 begins the first phase of the "Phase-Out of Reduction of Survivor Benefit [more...]
Blue Ridge Veterans Community Partnership
October 8, 2020 meeting
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There are several attachments and some additional information [more...]
HELP WANTED: Volunteers needed for Black Mountain State Veterans Cemetery
J.D. Whisnant, Superintendent, Black Mountain State Veterans Cemetery, is in need of [more...]
Charles George VA Medical Center
Chief Nurse Executive Dave Przestrzelski and Licensed Practical Nurse Jim Luetkenhaus won in the Nurse Executive and Licensed Practical Nurse categories respectively.
VA Awards: WLOS interviewed Mr. Przestrzelski concerning the Secretary VA awards. Go [more...]
Charles George VA Medical Center - Decoding VA Acronyms
Sometimes looking at your records can feel like you're looking at alphabet soup. The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is providing this list to make it easier.
As a Veteran, looking at your health records can sometimes feel like you're looking [more...]
New National Guidance for Centralized VA Authorized Emergency Care
The Fact Sheet at right provides details on Veteran receipt of VA-authorized emergency [more...]
Charles George VA Medical Center
COVID Daily
Keeping Personnel and Patients Safe at Veterans Affairs
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