chapter news - May 2022
Starting on May 4th: Walk-in Wednesdays!
Veterans may walk-in to see Service Officers for claims between 9am-1pm
DD-214s Now Available Online
DD-214s are NOW online! Please pass on to other Veterans. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for Veterans to gain access to their DD-214s online:
http://vetrecs.archives.gov or try http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
This may be particularly helpful when Veterans need a copy of their 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 next-of-kin of deceased former military members may now use the 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.
May 2, 2022
DAV Chapter 8 & Auxiliary Unit 8 Officer Installation Held
Officer Installation for the 2022-2023 year was accomplished at Golden Corral on May 12th. Officers installed were as follows:
DAV Auxiliary Unit 8:
Commander Holly Mulnix
Senior Vice Commander Hope Mulnix
Junior Vice Commander Margaret Buza
Chaplain Earline Parham
Adjutant & Treasurer Kay Dingman
DAV Chapter 8:
Commander Carl Forkner
Senior Vice Commander George Colbert
Junior Vice Commander Michael Crowe
Treasurer Stuart Reck
Chaplain Paul Soderquist
Judge Advocate Barbara Jeter
Sergeant at Arms Rich Wittreich
Officer of the Day & Executive Committeeperson Jerry Buza
Executive Committeeperson Jim Ellis
Executive Committeeperson Robert Jones
The Chapter is still in need of a dedicated volunteer to step up to the place and assume the role of Adjutant.
May 13, 2022
Congratulations, Chapter 8!
As of May 19th, we have achieved our membership goal for the FY 2022 year! Thanks to everyone who had a part in making this milestone a reality!
May 19, 2022
NSO Community Seminar a Success!
Chapter 8 hosted a National Service Officer (NSO) Community Seminar on May 21st at Grace United Methodist Church, followed by claims work at the Chapter House. About 70 people attended the seminar session, with over 20 of them coming to the Chapter House for claims work with the NSOs and our Chapter Service Officers (CSO). Thanks to Phoenix NSOs Mike Cellini and Keith Titus for leading the seminar!
May 21, 2022
New Study Ties Clozapine to Cancer
Long-term treatment with clozapine is associated with a small, but significant, risk of hematological malignancies in individuals with schizophrenia, new research shows. Investigators found long-term clozapine use of more than 5 years was linked to a 2.7-fold increased risk of hematological malignancies in a dose-dependent manner compared with other antipsychotics.
Read the full story HERE.
May 21, 2022
VA implements COVID-19 health protection levels enhancing Veteran, visitor and employee safety at medical facilities
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration launched three operational levels called VHA COVID-19 Health Protection Levels to provide a consistent, nationwide approach at its medical centers.
VA applied the three-tier safety protocol standard effective May 23, enhancing safety for Veterans, visitors and employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the full story HERE.
May 24, 2022
NCA Launches New Interactive "Find a Cemetery" Map
In time for this year’s Memorial Day, NCA has launched a new interactive “Find a Cemetery” map. The feature enables Veterans to search for their final resting place or for those who want to visit their Veteran interred at any of the 155 VA managed or 119 VA-funded cemeteries.
A brand-new feature of the clickable map will allow users to enter a zip code and find the closest cemetery. As shown below, the result from a zip code search will display a pop-up modal window where users can click over to the cemetery web page, call the cemetery (from a mobile phone), look up directions, find burial schedule information or leave tributes, photos and more at the Veterans Legacy Memorial.
May 25, 2022
Special Memorial Day POW/MIA Flag Ceremony in Mesa
A Special Memorial Day POW/MIA Flag Ceremony will be held at the Mesa Police Department HQ on Robson St at 0800 on Monday, May 30th. This honors all POW/MIA personnel and is in recognition of the new Mesa City ordinance to fly the POW/MIA Flag on all City of Mesa facilities that fly the American Flag. All Veterans and Veteran families are encouraged to attend.
May 25, 2022