Trump Orders VA to Stop Withholding Money from Veterans Jim Absher In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) In reaction to the national emergency caused by the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Veterans […]

Military Academics Student Series Military Academy Fundamentals – https://thebestschools.org/resources/military-academies/ Military Program Essentials – https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-military-studies-programs/ Military Education Overview – https://thebestschools.org/resources/military-education/ We’d like to reach our students with help from Western Connecticut Military Officers Association. Placing links to these guides on Western Connecticut Military Officers Association’s site can help students looking for direction to make the right academic choices for themselves. Please […]

Car Insurance for Veterans Some car insurance companies honor the service of military veterans with discounted rates. Let’s take a look at the best options. ZIP code Get Free Quotes Your information is secure. By Ava Lynch February 20, 2020 Car insurance coverage for veterans A number of car insurance discounts for veterans become available after your […]

1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold  2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose.  3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of          just 26/27 Celsius ( around 80 degrees). It hates the Sun. 4. […]

Veterans and Addiction Alcohol and prescription drug abuse are higher among active duty service members and veterans. Many of these people suffer from underlying post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Start the road to recovery Get a Call Treatment Center Locator Topics on Addiction 10 Most Common Addictions Addiction vs. Dependence Treatment Center Myths Your Loved Ones […]

For many who have lost loves ones in the Vietnam War, the “virtual wall” is a place to give a memorial to a fallen hero… The Virtual Wall

Good morning Western Connecticut Military Officers Association,   My name is Will Coyle and I am part of the engagement team for a mesothelioma resource website. Our site connects veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma to critical information regarding doctors, treatment options, support, and compensation. We are focused on helping veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma […]

Lost Care and Broken Promises: Military Retirees React to Tricare Changes Amy Bushatz FILE PHOTO – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9555 during a Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 10, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Donald Hudson) After Tricare officials announced sweeping changes to the locations where retiree and military […]

Please come support WCMOA member Dori Lippman for a panel discussion on “The Hello Girls” League of Women Voters: Film and Panel Discussion – The Hello Girls Thursday, March 05, 2020  6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Wilton Library Event Details Please join us for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film The Hello […]

Military families have a lot to deal with – emotionally, logistically, and financially. What benefits are out there for military families to make life a bit easier for them? Where can they find discounts and deals? We’ve created this helpful financial guide aimed specifically to help military family members learn about the different resources, federal […]