Veterans bulletin [Spring 2006]

Veterans Bulletin Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Sonny Perdue Governor
Georgia Veterans...guardians of liberty Spring 2006
Welcome Home!!!
Thank You for Your OIF Service

Pete Wheeler Commissioner

Scenes from the 48th BCT returning from a yearlong deployment to Iraq.Clockwise: Governor Sonny Perdue and First Lady Mary Perdue are the first to greet Soldiers of the Georgia National Guard's 48th Infantry Brigade as they return home from Iraq; The last plane load of 48th Brigade Soldiers to return to Georgia line up to be greeted by Brigadier Generals Stewart Rodeheaver and Larry Ross; With a crisp salute, Brig. Gen. Stewart Rodeheaver (facing), commander 48th Brigade Combat Team, announces that the brigade has returned from Iraq and hands off the formation behind him to Maj. Gen. David Poythress, (foreground) Georgia's Adjutant General, during a welcome home ceremony at Cottrell Parade Field; Brig. Gen Stewart Rodheaver hands over the battle flag that flew over Camp Stryker and Baghdad to Governor Sonny Perdue to be displayed at the Capitol; Carrying the Headquarters Company, 48th Brigade Combat Team Guidon, 1st Sgt. Barry Smallwood leaves the chartered commercial jetliner that brought him and the last group of 48th BCT Soldiers back to Georgia; Soldiers of Griffin's Troop E 108th Cavalry, march proudly on to Cottrell Parade Field as they begin the journey
toward the end of their yearlong deployment; a Billboard in the city of Albany, Georgia welcoming home the troops. (Photos by GANG Public Affairs)

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Sergeant First Class Victor Anderson (Ellaville)

Specialist Jacques "Gus" Brunson
(Americus)

Specialist Joshua P. Dingler
(Hiram)

Specialist

Sergeant

Philip Allen Dodson George Ray Draughn Jr

(Forsyth)

(Decatur)

Staff Sergeant Amos Edwards
(Savannah)

Staff Sergeant Carl Fuller (Covington)

Private First Class Marcus Shawn Futrell
(Macon)

Specialist Jerry L. Ganey Jr.
(Folkston)

Private First Class Matthew V. Gibbs
(Ambrose)

Specialist James T. Grijalva
(Burbank, Ill) Assigned to the 48th BCT

Specialist Jonathon Haggin
(St. Mary's)

Staff Sergeant Robert Lee Hollar Jr
(Griffin)

Sergeant David R. Jones
(Augusta)

Sergeant James Kinlow (Thompson)

Sergeant Charles Gillican (Brunswick) (Not Pictured)

In Memoriam
Honoring the 48th's Fallen Heroes

Sergeant Chad Mercer (Valdosta) Staff Sergeant Dennis P. Merck
(Evans)

Private First Class Carlton Newman
(Maryland) Assigned to the 48th BCT

Sergeant Paul A. Saylor
(Norcross)

Specialist Ronnie Shelley
(Valdosta)

Specialist Michael Stokely
(Sharpsburg)

Sergeant Thomas J. Strickland
(Douglasville)

Sergeant John Thomas
(Valdosta)

Sergeant Philip Lamar Travis
(Snellville)

Staff Sergeant Charles H. Warren
(Duluth)

New Capitol Display Honors Georgians Serving Overseas

In February during a ceremony recognizing National Guard Day, Governor Sonny Perdue unveiled a new reminder to visitors to the State Capitol building in Atlanta of the service and sacrifices made by Georgia service members overseas.
The tribute, which is on display in the north wing of the Capitol building features: a Blue Star Service Banner honoring all Georgians serving in combat zones worldwide; a Gold Star Service

Banner memorializing those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice; an American Flag, and Georgia State Flag presented to Perdue by the 48th Brigade Combat Team during his visit with them in Iraq during Thanksgiving 2005.
The 48th BCT Combat Team Battle flag, joined the display after it's return in late May.

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Services of Consecration for the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton

Commissioner Pete Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Consecration Service on Monday, April17th, held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
Religious leaders from 4 denominations offered prayer over the cemetery.
The Cemetery opened for burials April 24th.

Veterans or

spouses

wishing to be

buried in

national

cemeteries

should have

the veteran's

military separation papers available to establish eligibility, which requires an other than dishonorable discharge.
Burial arrangements will be made after death, as with all national cemeteries. VA does not reserve grave space.
Dependent children may also be buried. For more information contact

Commissioner Wheeler served as the Master of Ceremonies during the dedication of the I-75, exit 348 Interchange in Ringgold honoring Major Thomas A. Duckett, United States Air Force of Ringgold. Major Duckett was reported missing over Laos on December 12, 1970, during the Vietnam War.

Cemetery Director Sandra Beckley at

(866)236-8159 or

sbeckley@cem.va.gov.

We Mourn the Passing of "Mr. Veteran"

Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Afairs Pete Wheeler and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service would like to express condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery.
Montgomery, a veteran of two wars, served in the Mississippi state legislature and, later, in the halls of Congress, where he became a giant serving as the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs

was a dedicated statesman. After nearly three decades on the
House Veterans' Affairs Committee, including 13 years as its chairman, Sonny left an indelible mark on the history of veterans and military services
in America. His efforts to improve veterans' educational benefits reached a zenith in 1984 with what we now refer to as the Montgomery G.I. Bill of Rights.
Sonny Montgomery once said, "Patriotism is a pretty simple word, but also a beautiful word to most Americans."

and a member of the House Armed

Sonny Montgomery exemplified

Services Committee. He was one of patriotism, and he will be greatly

America's strongest advocates for the missed.

men and women in uniform, and he

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Commissioner Wheeler is seen here with Bob Pollard, Department of Georgia Commander of The American Legion at the Annual Service Officer School on Jekyll Island.
The set of military flags, in the background are now on display at the central office of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and was donated by the American Legion. This is another example of the very close working relationship the department has with all sevice organizations throughout Georgia.
Just as the flags represent the five military services and their working together to make a difference, our department, working with other service organizations enable us to make a difference in the lives of many Georgia veterans.
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Arbor Day 2006 Celebrated at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

"As we plant trees today in honor of Georgia's fallen heroes, we should give thanks for the freedoms and liberties that we enjoy daily; for it is because of the men and women in military uniform and the ultimate sacrifice of those who will be buried here in the future."
Commissioner Wheeler 2006 Arbor Day remarks

Georgia National Guard's Youth Challenge Academy
Color Guard
National Arbor Day, founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, is a celebrated observance encouraging tree planting and tree care. April 28th marked the 134th anniversary of this holiday.

Following the program, Commissioner Wheeler was

joined for the ceremonial planting by (from left to

right) Fred Zamora of the American Legion; BG Larry Ross 78th Troop Command, Georgia National Guard; Commander Bob

Pollard, State Commander, American Legion; Mayor Richard Brantley, Mayor of Milledgeville; Sgt. Ronald Marek, 48th Brigade,

Georgia National Guard; Sgt. Thomas Searles 48th Brigade, Georgia National Guard; DAV Ladies Auxilliary Commander Ethel

Bussey-Mear; Beth Lewis, Miss Georgia Forestry 2006; Unidentified Ladies Auxilliary Representative; (Behind Tree) Spc. Leroy Hill

and Spc. Bobby Triplett, 48th Brigade, Georgia National Guard; Larry Morris, Georgia Forestry Commission; Mr. Ken Birdsong,

Gordon, Member of the State Veterans Service Board; Ernie Simons, Director Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery; and Col. Allen

Carr, Retired, Georgia National Guard .

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Commissioner Pete Wheeler

Highlights from 2006
Service Officer School Jekyll Island May 16-19
Larry Burks Director
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office Atlanta, GA

Gordon Mansfield, (left, and center 1st row above) VA's Deputy Secretary, addressed conference attendees at Wednesday's opening session and took an active part in Thursday's Medical Panel.

Tom Cappello Acting Network Director
VISN 7
Members of the Veterans Service Board, from left to right: Fred Fincher, LaGrange; James Blaylock, Decatur; Pat Phillips, Blairsville; Ray Hendrix, Statesboro; Barbara Aaron, Warner Robins and Ken Birdsong, Gray.

James Clark Acting Director Atlanta VAMC
Decatur, GA

Jack Leonard Service Director Military Order of the Purple Heart Springfield, VA

James F. Trussley III Director
Augusta VAMC

American Legion delegation with donated flags

A few of this year's conference attendees
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Richard W. Fry Director
Carl Vinson VAMC Dublin, GA
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Gordon Burke Assistant Secretary Veterans Employment & Training U.S. Department of Labor Washington, D.C.
John McNeil Asst. Adjutant General for Operations
Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO

Laurine Carson Asst. Service Center Manager
VA Regional Office Atlanta, GA

Commissioner Wheeler provides background information to James Carroll, Assistant Editor, about past Service Officer Schools for an upcoming Legion Magazine article.

Registration Day
Sandra Beckley Director
VA National Cemetery Atlanta, GA

Peter Gayton National Director Veterans Affairs & Rehab Commission The American Legion
Washington, D.C.

Jack McCoy Assoc. Deputy Under Secretary Policy&Program Mangement U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C.

Commissioner Wheeler (center) with department employees who received Georgia's "Faithful Service Award" after a special presentation at the conclusion of this year's school. First Row, from left to right are: Lamar Faircloth, Augusta, 10 years; Buddy Craven, Claims, 5 years; Harry Evans, Gainesville, 10 years; Clay Harrell, Eastman, 20 years; Ben Harrell, Dublin, 5 years; Lionel Haynes, Columbus, 5 years; Dale Bell, Athens, 5 years. Second Row form left to right are: Michael Noles, Claims, 5 years; Teresa Hurst, Bainbridge, 15 years; Carol Phagan, Cordele, 30 years; Ernie Simon, Milledgeville, 20 years; Loran Bryant, Mcrae, 15 years and George, Canavaggio, 15 years.

Col. John Sackett Chief, CRSC Division Army Human Resource Command
Alexandria, VA
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Brian Lawrence Asst. National Service Director
Disabled American Veterans Washington, D.C
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AVAtltoanlintka-LVocAalMFaCcilCitieeslebrates 9th Floor Upgrade

Commissioner Pete Wheeler, gave remarks and led the Pledge of
Allegiance during the May 22nd dedication of the renovated ninth-floor at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The ninth-floor renovation is the beginning of a major construction overhaul, which will begin later this year, and will lead to significant improvements of the overall patient environment. Plans include the total renovation of all

addition, two new passenger elevators will be added to the facility's main tower, and a pedestrian bridge will be erected to
connect the VA Medical Center and the neighboring VA Regional Office. The plan, which will take several years to complete, also includes the construction of a new research building, allowing for expansion and centralization of the medical center's research program.

Above,Commissioner Wheeler is joined for the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon by, from left to right: Connie Hampton, RN, 9th Floor Nurse Manager; Norma Humphrey, Exit Nurse for Inpatient and Speciality Care; Dr. David Bower Chief of Staff; James Clark, Acting Director of the VAMC-Atlanta; Sandy Leak, Associate Director for
Patient Services, VAMC-

inpatient floors, which will increase inpatient capacity by 39 beds. In

Atlanta; Tom Cappello, VAMC -Atlanta Director and current Acting

Director for the Southeast

Network (VISN7); John

Zivony, 9th Floor Project

Coordinator and Joseph

Nash, the Project

Manager.

Artist rendering of the pedestrian bridge

National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans

On Valentine's Day, Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler led the pledge of allegiance during the annual National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans celebrated at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur. After a brief ceremony in the hospital's Pete

Wheeler Auditorium, local veterans, military officials, TV/Radio celebrities, visited the inpatient and outpatient areas of the VA hospital. During the week of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, volunteers visited over 650 hospitalized and 1,200 outpatient veterans. The VAMC's Voluntary Service Staff and volunteers coordinate this annual Valentine's Day celebration.

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VA Secretary Contacts Veterans about Data Theft

By now, most all of you should be in receipt of Secretary of Veterans Affairs,R. James Nicholson's, letter regarding the VA Central Office employee's policy violation and mishandling of an electronic data file containing personal information for most of the 26.5 million veterans and some dependents.
We need to reemphasize, that since that incident in May, the VA has and continues to place in effect all possible steps to protect your personal information.
According to the Secretary's letter, a fullscale federal law enforcement investigation is ongoing. He indicates the data exposed to possible compromise did not include any veteran electronic health records or financial information.
The VA does not believe that it is necessary to contact financial institutions or cancel credit cards and bank accounts, unless you detect suspicious activity.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends the following four steps if you detect suspicious activities:
Step 1 Contact the fraud department of one of the three major credit bureaus:

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.co; P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241 Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com; P.O. Box 9532 Allen, Texas 75013 TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com; Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
Step 2 Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
Step3 File a police report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place.
Step 4 - File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by using the FTC's Identity Theft Hotline by telephone: 1-877438-4338; www.consumer.gov/idtheft, or by mail at Identity Theft Clearing house, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20580.
The VA in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission has a website (www.firstgov.gov) for information on this matter or you may call 1-800-333-4636. The

call center is operating from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Remember, the VA, other government agencies, and other legitimate organizations WILL NOT contact you to ask or to confirm personal information. If you receive such calls, report them to
1-800-333-4636.
Update...
Concurrent Receipt of Veterans Disability Compensation and Military Retired Pay
On January 6, 2006 H.R. 1815 the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2006 was signed into law. The act contains provisions to reduce the phase in time for concurrent receipt of Veterans' Disability Compensation and Military retired pay to those military retirees rated less than 100 per cent, but being paid at the 100 per cent rate based on individual unemployablity. This law reduces the phase in time for these specific retirees to 2009, instead of 2014.

CRSC: How to Document Your Disability

Army Echoes Issue1, Jan-Apr 2006

CRSC is a monthly, tax-free compensation for certain military retirees that supplements their VA disability pay and retired pay. To apply for CRSC, applicants must meet all, the following criteria: Served at least 20 years active duty or be a Reservist age 60 or older with 20 years or more qualifying years Are in retired status Are entitled to retired pay that is offset by VA disability payments Have at least 10% VA disability rating
They must also have at least one VA-rated, combat-related disability (incurred with documented proof): In the performance of duty under conditions simulating war (exercise, field training) While engaged in hazardous service (flight, diving, parachute duty) Through an instrumentality of war (combat vehicles, weapons, Agent Orange) As a direct result of armed conflict
To approve your claim, the CRSC Office must know how your injury happened. You need to document your combat-related disability.
What agencies can help me complete my application?
The following groups are helpful: Georgia Department of Veterans Service local field offices Military Service Organizations

VA hospital counselors I lost my medical records. How do I
recreate them? There are several resources:
(a) Contact a VA hospital or MTF and provide them with the following records if available: Your current medical information documenting the injury Your personal records proof such as: unit assigned, date assigned and location injured Your signed statement, claiming how the injury occurred. A signed buddy statement, saying how the injury occurred (b) Ask a doctor, physician's assistant, nurse or an officer for a copy of your written medical consultation visit on signed letterhead that states "how" you got each injury
I was hospitalized for my disability. Where can I get my hospital documents?
Patient administration Systems and Biostatistics Activity (PASBA) Attn: Ms. Terri Amrhein, Analysis
1216 Stanley Road Ste. 25 Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234 Phone: 210-295-8938 Note: Only verifies hospital stays/ diagnosis of one day or longer, after January 1972 Where can I get my combat documents? US Armed Forces Center for Research of Unit Records (USAFCRUR)

7779 Ciena Rd. Springfield, VA 22150 Phone: 703-428-6801 Note: Can still get Purple Heart wards via records from PASBA and USAFCRUR. Verifies combat activity from WWII forward by Morning Report. Where can I get my personnel records? National Personnel Records Center (NPRC-MPR) 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 http:// www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel Phone: 314-801-0800 National Archive Records Agency (NARA)http://www.archives.gov/research Phone: 1-866-272-6272 How do I contact the VA? Call 1-800-827-1000 or go to https://www.vba.gov/benefits/ address.htm or http:// www.visn1.med.va.gov/facilities/directory.htm Once I have documented my combatrelated injury, what are my next steps? Obtain a CRSC claim form or get questions answered by going to http:// www.crsc.army.mil or by calling 1-866-2813254. Complete your claim and send it with the appropriate documentation to the address on the form. Make sure to include All your DD 214s with the application.

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GI Bill Offers Veterans Tax Free Money for OJT/Apprenticeships Programs

MSDVS News Release ost veterans know they can use their GI Bill to pay for the costs of their college education.
"However, many veterans are not aware that they can use their GI Bill benefits in on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs with most businesses," points out Georgia Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Pete Wheeler. "These programs are excellent ways to enable a veteran to acquire a skill under the supervision of an experienced worker in a practical "hands-on" way."
During job training, a newly hired veteran employee, if eligible, can receive up to $16,263.00 as tax-free supplemental income from his GI Bill during a two-year, experience-based training program. National Guardsmen and reservists currently under a six-year contract may also be eligible.
"Employers can also benefit from this," Wheeler said. "The monetary benefits a veteran receives should motivate that individual to perform at a higher level and, in turn, enhance business operations."
There are no direct payments to the

employer. Payments are made directly to the veteran and are intended to serve as a salary supplement during the training period.
"Veterans typically are experienced, mature, and disciplined individuals with positive work habits," Commissioner Wheeler observed. "They have proven employment histories, learn quickly, are highly motivated and follow instructions well."
To use GI Bill benefits while enrolled in an on-the-job-training (OJT) or apprenticeship program (APP), a veteran must work 30 hours or more, full time employment, during the workweek and the employer must agree to establish the program.
"Employers direct the training, thereby ensuring the veteran becomes familiar with job tasks, equipment, and company policies," according to James Jackson, Director of Georgia's State Approving Agency (SAA). "However, the employee's training must meet the standards established by federal regulations."
Approved training programs are evaluated annually by SAA representatives to determine their

initial and continued compliance with the federal regulations.
"When employers participate in this program, they have a more content, stable, and bettercompensated employee; and have a better chance of retaining that person," said Jackson.
OJT and apprenticeship programs may be approved in a wide variety of occupations. Some are in trades that relate to military occupations, but many are not. Some of the currently approved programs include administration, law enforcement, diesel mechanics, electronics, and plumbing. Most OJT or apprenticeship programs can be submitted for approval consideration.
The Georgia Department of Veterans Service's State Approving Agency has responsibility for approving OJT and apprenticeship programs for Georgia veterans.
For additional information, veterans or employers can contact Jackson at 404-656-2306 or e-mail him at saaga@mindspring.com. For more information visit our web site at www.sdvs.georgia.gov.

DD-214 Now Available Online

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access their DD-214 online: http://vetrecs.archives.gov/. This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of the DD-214 for employment purposes.
NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online website. Because the requestor will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records center's mailroom processing time.
Users will be guided through a four step process and then will be required to print, sign and date the signature verification area of their customized form. This is necessary because the Privacy Act of 1974 requires that all requests for records and information be submitted in writing and signed by the next of kin or veteran. If you don't have a printer, have a pen and paper handy and NPRC will guide you through the process. Upon completion the signature verification form must be mailed or faxed to NPRC for processing within the first 20 days of entering the data or the request will be removed from the system.

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Veterans Identification Cards for Former Prisoners of War (FPOW) and Purple Heart Recipients
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it will begin applying FPOW and Purple Heart designations on its Veterans Identification Cards (VIC), in addition to the service-connected designation already displayed. The cards, which are used for identification and administrative processing purposes, are issued to veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The VIC cannot be used as a credit card, proof of insurance, or authorization or payment for care at non-VA facilities.
Those who are currently enrolled and have a current VIC photograph on file were automatically sent an updated VIC beginning early May 2006. Those who enrolled but have not been issued a VIC can request to the new card and have their photo taken at their local medical center. Processing usually takes 5-7 days, once eligibility was verified.
VA is encouraging any FPOW or Purple Heart recipient who has not enrolled in the VA health care center to enroll and request a VIC.
Advisory!! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know that the organization called Veterans Affairs Services (VAS) is NOT affiliated with the VA in any way.
The VAS has been providing benefit and general information on VA and gathering information on veterans. If you have examples of VAS acts that violates chapter 59 of Title 38 United States Code, such as VAS employees assisting veterans in the preparation of claims for benefits, please pass any additional information to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel (202) 273-8636 or Michael.Daugherty2@va.gov

DoD Names New Eligible Area for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
VA News The Department of Defense has approved
Columbia and Guantanamo Bay as additions to the designated areas of eligibility for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Soldiers serving these areas on after September 2001 in support of the Global War on Terrorism operates may be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
While Guantanamo Bay does not fall under the current are of "hostilities," it must be noted that that receipt of the Global War on Terrorism Medal does qualify a veteran status as noted in VHA directive 2005-20, "Determining Combat Veteran Eligibility."
Veterans awarded the medal for their service in Columbia or Guantanamo Bay are eligible for Priority 6 placement for cost-free hospital care and medical services and nursing home care for any illness, even if there is sufficient medical evidence to conclude such condition in attributable to service during their post-two year discharge period.
To be eligible, the veteran must show proof of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal via their DD-214, official service records or military orders. Presentation of the medal or proof of service in Columbia or Guantanamo Bay alone does not constitute eligibility for combat status.

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Georgia Department of Veterans Service Floyd Veterans Memorial Building E-970 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4800

Georgia Veterans Bulletin
The "Georgia Veterans Bulletin" is published quarterly by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. Individuals or organizations can be placed on the mailing list by calling (404) 656-5933 or by writing to the Department of Veterans Service, Public Information Division, Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Room E-970, Atlanta, GA 30334-4800, or e-mail us at ga.vet.svc@mindspring.com

Ray Hendrix

Chairman, Veterans Service Board

Pete Wheeler

Commissioner

Jim Frederick

Assistant Commissioner, Claims and Field Operations

Len Glass

Assistant Commissioner Administrative Service

James Jackson

Director, Education & Training

Brian Zeringue

Public Information Manager

Shelly-Ann Simpson

Editor, Veterans Bulletin

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