September 11th and the Wars that followed
As September 11th approaches , we look back on that faithful day and the wars that followed.
Sep 09, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 11
VSO Talk Radio
VSO Talk Radio Is a Show That Connects Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Family Members, and Spouses with Information and Services Available to them on The State and Federal Level. Each Show Will Provide Information Related To Military Service, VA Benefits, State Benefits, Housing and Education, As Well As In depth Interviews, Special Guests Appearances, and One Of A Kind Prospective On Veterans Issues.
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VA Travel Reimbursements
The VA pays eligible Veterans and caregivers back for mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments. We break down this benefit and let you know what your entitlements are.
Sep 03, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ludlow’s 250th Celebration
Ludlow will be Celebrating its 250th and we had Linda Collette and Bruce Durand to talk about the celebration and all the events coming up!
Aug 26, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Veterans Home in Holyoke
A momentous day this past week with the groundbreaking of the future soldiers home in holyoke. We discuss the past, present, and future of the home.
Aug 19, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
PACT ACT-What You Need to Know
This week we talked about the PACT Act, as the deadline for retroactive payment come to an end, what you need to know. Note: PACT ACT intent to file was extended to Monday, August 14th.
Aug 12, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Veterans Inc. Programs and Services
This week’s show we spoke with Christian Diluzio of Veterans Inc. He shares with us all the available programs and services.
Aug 05, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Veterans Dragon Boat USA Team
This week we interviewed Donna Salo, one of the co-founder of the Veterans Dragon Boat, USA Team & Stan Hilton who is currently a member of the Veterans dragon boat team
Jul 30, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In studio guest: Amanda Winslow, Sexual Assault and Victim Advocate for Western MA, for the Department of Defense.
Western Mass Veterans radio on Classic Hits 977 with Jesus Pereira, @Holyoke veterans services Jered Sasen, Wilbraham Veteran Services and Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services. This week’s in studio guest is Amanda Winslow, Sexual Assault and Victim Advocate for Western MA, for the Department of Defense. John Hurley’s Veteran history project, John interviewed Dick Brodeur, USMC Veteran. If you missed the show, you can listen to us on ITunes Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcasts or on our websit...
Jul 22, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Property Tax Exemptions (New Year)
This week on Western Mass Veterans Radio on Classic Hits 977: With the new fiscal year come with it the start of the new filing year. Property Tax Exemption applications are now available in your local city/town assessor’s office. New VA Benefits Verification Letter were sent out in late June, you should have received them already. John Hurley’s Veteran of the Week is Archie Archible, US Marine, Vietnam Purple Heart Veteran.
Jul 15, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Operation Veteran Vacation
Operation Veteran Vacation is a non-profit charity dedicated to providing veterans and their families with a much-needed break from the everyday. We believe that the best way to help veterans come to terms with the physical and mental trauma of their service is to spend quality time with their loved ones.
Jul 08, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 2
CapTel Telephones for Veterans
Tina Marie from CapTel joins us to take about CapTel Telephones. Ideal for people with some degree of hearing loss, the Captioned Telephone, or CapTel, works like any other telephone with one important addition: It displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written captions in the CapTel’s bright display window.
Jul 01, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
HomeFront Strong
The mission of HomeFront Strong, formerly known as the Brookfield Institute, is to build resilience in veterans and military families through targeted programs and resources. Their vision is to ensure every military and veteran family has the necessary support to achieve optimal social, spiritual, physical and mental health for joyful, meaningful lives.
Jun 24, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Western Mass Veterans Treatment Court
•BACKGROUND ON HOW THE TREATMENT COURT STARTED • WHAT IS THE PROGRAM ABOUT •WHO DOES IT BENEFITS •WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM •HOW HAS THE PROGRAM DEVELOP OVER THE YEARS HOW YOU CAN HELP (MENTORSHIP PROGRAM)
Jun 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
VA Pensions: Non-Service Connected & Survivors Pension
Non Service Connected Disability Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans with limited income who are no longer able to work. Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and unmarried dependent child(ren) of a deceased wartime Veteran.
Jun 03, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 29
ESGR: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Special in studio Guest: Earl Bonett from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is the lead U.S. Defense Department program promoting cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees.
May 27, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
(DIC) Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation.
May 20, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 27
VA Claims-From the Beginning
VA Claim process from Start to Finish
May 13, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The New PACT Act
This week we discuss the New Pact Act and the benefits associated with it.
May 06, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Available Programs for Homeless Veterans and Those Facing Homelessness/Eviction
Supportive services and programs available for homeless Veterans
Apr 30, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 25
VA Services Available for Elderly Veterans
THIS WEEK WE CONTINUED THE DISCUSSION ON SERVICES Available FOR OUR ELDERLY VETERANS POPULATION, specifically provided by the VA. As Veterans needs change with age, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide benefits and services that address a variety of issues. Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. Elderly Veterans can receive geriatric and long term care programs at home, at VA medical centers, or in the community. G...
Apr 22, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
PGA Hope with Troy Brin
PGA HOPE—Helping Our Patriots Everywhere—is introducing and teaching golf to Veterans and active duty military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The program introduces the game of golf through a developmental 6-8 week curriculum, led by PGA Professionals trained in adaptive golf and military cultural competency. All programs are funded by PGA REACH ...
Apr 15, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Aid & Attendance Program: What is it and who eligible?
This week we talked with our expert VSO, Rick Voutour, Director of Veterans Services for Leominster, Lancaster and Sterling and we are talking about the VA Aid & Attendance Program. What is A & A, Who is eligible, and how do you apply. Each Week we bring you the stories of Veterans in our community as a way to highlight their service to country and the community. This segment is called “Veterans History Project” By John Hurley, This week John interviewed Rob Chauvin, US Air Force Veteran...
Apr 08, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 22
VA Health Care: Priority Groups: What are they? : What benefits do they provide
When you apply for VA Health Care, the VA assigns you (the Veteran) into priority groups between 1-8. This system helps to make sure that Veterans who need care right away can get signed up quickly. It also helps to make sure they can provide high quality care to all Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. We break down the eligibility and benefits for each group. Each Week we bring you the stories of Veterans in our community as a way to highlight their service to country and the commu...
Apr 01, 2023•56 min
Newly Introduced Federal Legislation in Support of Veterans and their Families
We discussed newly introduced federal legislation in support of veterans and their families. Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act, known as the GUARD VA Benefits Act Major Richard Star Act Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act Caring for Survivors Act of 2023 Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act
Mar 25, 2023•56 min
Bruce Stebbins, Mass Cannabis Control Commissioner
Guest: Bruce Stebbins, Commissioner, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission We discussed veterans from the cannabis industry perspective? What opportunities are there for veterans to participate in the legal cannabis industry? How else is the Commission and regulated cannabis industry supporting veterans in Massachusetts? We also discussed Federal Legislation recently introduced in regards to Cannabis and Veterans.
Mar 18, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Available Programs for Homeless Veterans and Those Facing Homelessness/Eviction
This week we discuss homeless housing support options available for veterans
Mar 11, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 17
VA Education Benefits
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling.
Mar 04, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Rick Bettencourt “The VA Guy” VA Loans
Western Mass Veterans Radio 🎙️ on Classic Hits 977 with Jered Scott of Wilbraham Veteran Services, our newest “Official” co-host, Jesus Pereira of Holyoke Veterans' Services and Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services. On this week’s show, we had Rick Bettencourt, also know as the the “VA Guy”. We discussed all everything you need to know about VA Mortgage Loans. John Hurley’s Veteran’s History Project: John talked with Jim Fiztell, 32 years of service in the Marines, Army and Air Force....
Feb 25, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Interview: Medal of Honor Recipient Capt. Thomas G. Kelley
On this week’s show we are honored to have Tom Kelley, Medal of Honor Recipient and former Secretary of Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services We discuss: 🔹Military Service 🔹Naming of Navy Destroyer DDG140 🔹his time as Secretary of Veterans Services under 4 Governors
Feb 18, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Everything you need to know about Veterans ID Cards
Veterans ID cards: Different types How to Apply Benefits of each type of ID
Feb 11, 2023•56 min
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