American Legion Post 157 provided the color guard for the Helping a Hero Groundbreaking Ceremony honoring SSG (Ret.) Edward Matyka and his family at Bridlegate on August 13, 2014. Click on the photos below.
We look forward to the "Welcome Home" in March 2015 when the home is complete!
We look forward to the "Welcome Home" in March 2015 when the home is complete!
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Hiring Job Fair – Red, White & You – Nov 13th
The 3rd Annual Hiring Red, White and You Job Fair will be Nov 13, 2014, 9:00a – 2:00p at the Freeman Expo Hall, San Antonio. This event is designed to connect employers seeking qualified candidates with Texas Veterans and their family members seeking employment; and to make sure veterans and their families are aware of the benefits and entitlements they’ve earned.
We are looking for . . .
- Employers who have active job openings for veterans. Organizations must be hiring in order to register as an “employer”.
- Veteran nonprofit service organizations/agencies providing no-cost resources and assistance to veterans, families and caregivers.
- Veterans, Family Members or General Jobseekers looking for opportunities and information.
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The May Bulletin from the Veterans Affairs National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is now available. This month's feature topic is "Medications for PTSD"
Click on this link to view more: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/b212fc
Click on this link to view more: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/b212fc
NEW VETERANS GROUP IN BANDERA
Who: All veterans, as well as Reserve, National Guard; any Military Service, All Ages
What: Wellness Recovery Group to address any veterans or veterans family issues, to include Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury
When: Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Conference Room, Bandera Public Library at 505 Main Street
WRAP Credo: "What is discussed with us, stays with us"
Contact: Jasen Wells, 830-741-0630 or [email protected]
Who: All veterans, as well as Reserve, National Guard; any Military Service, All Ages
What: Wellness Recovery Group to address any veterans or veterans family issues, to include Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury
When: Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Conference Room, Bandera Public Library at 505 Main Street
WRAP Credo: "What is discussed with us, stays with us"
Contact: Jasen Wells, 830-741-0630 or [email protected]
Current Topics for Veterans -- Interviews and News
"MySA" -- is called the "San Antonio Home Page" -- Wayne Wright authors a weekly blog entry called "Military Matters' -- a double entendre the he also puts into action by sponsoring the Bandera Honors Veterans luncheon and publicity for Bandera's annual Veterans Day Celebration. (He is also the founder of one of the largest personal injury law firms in Texas; well known for his philanthropy focused on the needs of military service members.)
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/
"MySA" -- is called the "San Antonio Home Page" -- Wayne Wright authors a weekly blog entry called "Military Matters' -- a double entendre the he also puts into action by sponsoring the Bandera Honors Veterans luncheon and publicity for Bandera's annual Veterans Day Celebration. (He is also the founder of one of the largest personal injury law firms in Texas; well known for his philanthropy focused on the needs of military service members.)
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/military-matters/