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Call for Art: “Celebrating Their Service”
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The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs, in conjunction
with New Century Art Guild and Uniting Us, announces a call for women veteran
artists of Nebraska to submit artwork to the “Celebrating Their Service”
traveling women veteran artist exhibition. All mediums are welcome, with
three submissions allowed per veteran. Submissions are due by August 30,
2022. The art exhibition’s starting point will be at the Nebraska Women
Veterans Symposium at the Holiday Inn in Kearney on September 24-25, after
which it will travel the state (future locations to be announced). A
submission form and additional details are available at veterans.nebraska.gov/womenveterans.
For questions about the exhibition or submitting artwork, please contact Erin
Colson at Erin.Colson@va.gov or Troy Muller at TMuller@newcenturyartguild.org. |
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Registration Still Open for the Nebraska Women
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Nearly half of the 200 spots available for the free, two-day
symposium for Nebraska women veterans have been filled. Registration is
available at veterans.nebraska.gov/womenveterans
and is open until the date of the event or when all spots are filled. Past
National Commander of the American Legion Denise Rohan, who was the first
woman to be elected to the top position of the American Legion, will be the
keynote speaker. Leaders in the women veterans and military community will
take part in a panel discussion titled “Celebrating Who I Was and Who I’ve
Become,” about the struggles women veterans face both while serving in the
Armed Forces and while transitioning out of the service. Additional
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Korean War Veterans Armistice Day |
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Today is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Forty-nine years
ago, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, ending the Korean War.
Decades later, we continue to honor the Americans who served bravely during
the war. Governor Ricketts issued a proclamation recognizing today as Korean
War Veterans Armistice Day. You can read and download the proclamation by
clicking the link below. |
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Veterans Crisis Line - New Number, Same
Support |
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There’s a new, easy-to-remember way to reach the Veterans Crisis
Line - Dial 988 then Press 1. Millions of Veterans have
called when they need crisis support. We’re here if you need us. For more
information, visit VeteransCrisisLine.net.
After activation, you can still call the original Veterans Crisis Line number
- 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 - to reach responders. |
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Now Hiring: Master Social Worker at the
Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home |
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The Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home is looking to add a Master
Social Worker to their team! Interested in serving Nebraska’s veterans? Learn
more about the position by clicking the link below. Please
note: Interested applicants must have a Master’s Degree in
Social Work. |
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Military Appreciation Night with Wounded
Warrior Family Support and the Omaha Storm Chasers |
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Join Wounded Warrior Family Support and the Omaha Storm Chasers
for Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, August 4th. Free tickets are
available for Veteran and Active Duty families. To reserve your tickets, call
402-932-7036. |
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NDVA Calendar of Events |
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Every month, NDVA will be sending out a calendar of events that
the agency will be hosting or attending. Below are some upcoming events. |
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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
NDVA Newsletter - July 2022
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