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Reed and Whitehouse Highlight PACT Act and Encourage More Veterans to Get Screened for Toxic Exposure & Apply for New Health Benefits

Johnston, RI – Some local veterans have battled serious health issues – such as cancer or respiratory conditions – for years. Even though they strongly believed their illness was service-connected, it wasn’t covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) until recently, thanks to the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (P.L. 117-168).

Reed and Whitehouse Highlight PACT Act and Encourage More Veterans to Get Screened for Toxic Exposure & Apply for New Health Benefits2024-01-05T08:14:05-05:00

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to visit Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

The U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough will be in Rhode Island on Monday to visit a non-profit dedicated to helping end Veteran homelessness.

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to visit Operation Stand Down Rhode Island2023-11-20T18:07:44-05:00

Gillette Stadium hosts ‘Boots on the Ground for Heroes’ memorial for Veterans Day weekend

A touching Veterans Day tribute is now on display on the field at Gillette Stadium featuring thousands of boots honoring U.S. service members who were killed in the Global War on Terror post-9/11.

Gillette Stadium hosts ‘Boots on the Ground for Heroes’ memorial for Veterans Day weekend2023-11-11T19:30:00-05:00

Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial travels out of state for first time

For the first time since it started, the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial had a Veterans Day ceremony and did it out of state, at Gillette Stadium.

Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial travels out of state for first time2023-11-11T06:37:07-05:00

Gillette Stadium field transformed into ‘Boots on the Ground’ Veterans Day tribute

With the New England Patriots playing this weekend in Germany, instead of at home in Foxborough, the field at Gillette Stadium is instead being used for a special Veterans Day tribute.

Gillette Stadium field transformed into ‘Boots on the Ground’ Veterans Day tribute2023-11-11T06:29:13-05:00
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