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Veterans Day and Capitol Cornerstone
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Thank you to everyone who attended or watched the
Veterans Day and Capitol Cornerstone Centennial Ceremony on November 11! If
you missed it, or if you would like to watch any part of the program again,
the entire ceremony is available to view on our YouTube channel. We also have
a Facebook album of
photos from the day of the ceremony. Special thanks to the Nebraska Capitol
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Vets Get Pets |
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If you’re a veteran looking to adopt a companion animal
or a pet for your family, Vets Get Pets can help! Since it began in July
2021, 30 pets have been adopted through the Vets Get Pets program. You can click here to view a photo
gallery of some of the pets adopted through this program. If you
have any questions about the program or would like to learn more, visit our
Vets Get Pets page by clicking the link below. If you’ve adopted a pet
through the Vets Get Pets program, share your photos of your pets with us so
we may include them in the gallery! |
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day |
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This December 7 will mark 81
years since the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor that marked the entry of the
United States into World War II. Nearly 2,400 Americans, including 46
Nebraskans, lost their lives because of the attack. On December 7, we honor
the memory of those lost that day and recognize the service and sacrifice of
those who were called to serve in defense of our nation. You can view or
download the proclamation by clicking the link below. |
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Take Advantage of the New Lifetime National
Park Passes for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families |
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Starting November 11, 2022, a new lifetime national park
pass became available for U.S. Military Veterans and Gold Star Families. The
pass provides free entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites
spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including
national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. |
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Five Million in Grants Available for Nursing
Students |
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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS) announced recently that it has been granted $5,000,000 to award $2,500
per semester scholarships to Nebraska Nursing Students through the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Any Nebraska resident currently enrolled in or
intending to enroll in a Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) or accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
program is eligible to apply. Qualified applicants will receive scholarships
on a first-come, first-served basis each semester until their nursing program
is complete or the ARPA funds run out. Upon completion of a qualified nursing
program, scholarship recipients will be required to practice nursing in
Nebraska for a minimum of two years. |
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Now Hiring: RNs, LPNs and CNAs at Nebraska’s
Veterans’ Homes |
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The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs is hiring
RNs, LPNs, and CNAs to work in our four veterans’ homes in Bellevue, Norfolk,
Kearney, and Scottsbluff! NDVA offers a hiring bonus, commuting bonus, and
$3/hour differential for every hour worked plus additional pay based on
experience. Our agency also offers great state benefits like tuition
reimbursement, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick days, and more. Click
below to view our open nursing positions and apply! |
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NDVA Calendar of Events |
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Every month, NDVA sends out a calendar of events that
the agency will be hosting or attending. Below are some upcoming events. |
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December |
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January |
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