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CalVet Goes “Above & Beyond” in Contracting With Veteran-Owned Businesses
CalVet consistently leads the state in contracting for supplies and services through certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). In the past year, our contracting with DVBEs far exceeded the state goal of three percent, and even exceeded our internal agency goal of five percent. We are pleased to report that last year CalVet spent 11.82 […]
Marine Killed in World War II to be Buried in Arvin, California Today
Honoring Our Fallen: CalVet honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Efforts continue to bring home those who went missing in action, including 72,977 American service members unaccounted for from World War II, 7,716 from the Korean War and 1,602 from the Vietnam War. Marine Corps […]
CalVet Newswatch
CalVet Newswatch brings you the latest veteran news from California and beyond, delivered weekly to your inbox and updated daily on CalVet Connect. Scroll down to view highlights of this week’s top articles, or click here to visit our site. Political Notebook: Napa wildfires tested state’s gay veterans affairs secretary BAY AREA REPORTER — As […]
Tax Proposal would reverse progress in ensuring all California Veterans have a place to call home
Today CalVet Secretary Dr. Vito Imbasciani issued the following statement on the tax proposal in Congress: “Former service members living in California could end up on the streets if Congress passes its draft tax proposal. This hasty plan would eliminate tax-exempt bonds, which help us fight homelessness and find affordable housing for California veterans. “Two […]
23 New Laws for 2018 Intended to Help California Veterans
In a little over a month, another year will open with a crop of new laws that aim to make our state a better place for veterans to live. Many of these bills will improve outreach to ensure veterans are aware of the wide range of assistance available to them, such as obtaining free civil legal assistance, starting […]
Marine killed in World War II to be buried in Gilroy, California Nov. 18
Honoring Our Fallen: CalVet honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Efforts continue to bring home those who went missing in action, including 72,977 American service members unaccounted for from World War II, 7,716 from the Korean War and 1,602 from the Vietnam War. Marine Corps […]
CalVet Newswatch
CalVet Newswatch brings you the latest veteran news from California and beyond, delivered weekly to your inbox and updated daily on CalVet Connect. Scroll down to view highlights of this week’s top articles, or click here to visit our site. California State Parks Offers Free Admission to Veterans and Military Personnel on Veterans Day CA […]
Army Sergeant First Class and POW killed in Korean War to be buried in California on Veterans Day
Honoring Our Fallen: CalVet honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Efforts continue to bring home those who went missing in action, including 72,977 American service members unaccounted for from World War II, 7,716 from the Korean War and 1,602 from the Vietnam War. Army Sgt. […]
CalVet Newswatch
CalVet Newswatch brings you the latest veteran news from California and beyond, delivered weekly to your inbox and updated daily on CalVet Connect. Scroll down to view highlights of this week’s top articles, or click here to visit our full site. Exclusive: VA goes high-tech with Uber-like tracking center for veteran health care USA TODAY […]
Fresno Veterans Home Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary and 5-Star Rating
by Julie Cusator, Public Information Officer, California Veterans Home – Fresno Four years ago the Fresno Veterans Home welcomed its first two residents. Today, the facility is filled with 300 residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and skilled nursing memory care. The Home also employs close to 500 employees, who provide quality care for our veterans. Our […]
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