Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 16, in Prescott will be hosting “Welcome to Prescott” dinners for combat veterans from OEF/OIF/OND to thank you and your family for your service, acquaint you with services available in the area, and welcome you to town. This month’s dinner will be February 24 from 15:30-18:00 at Sally B’s Restaurant: 7680 E. State Rte.69, in Prescott Valley. Next month’s dinner will be March 24. Reservations must be made with Markham Breen at 928-445-4860 ext. 6308 because space is limited. Please let Markham know your name/ph# and how many adults and children would like to attend. If your organization would like to sponsor a Welcome dinner for the veterans, or your veteran-serving organization would like to attend, please contact Renee at 928-458-6302. The DAV is located at 730 N. 5th St. in Prescott, ph: 928-445-7744, e-mail: dav16pct@qwestoffice.net To learn more about the services of the DAV, see their website at: www.dav.org
MN Attorney General is investigating for-profit colleges' veteran and active-duty recruitment tactics and the impact on the GI Bill and federal loan burden, due to the large percentage of GI Bill funds in MN going to smaller for-profit schools. Some of these schools are not regionally accredited, so credits will not transfer. Be careful and check out your options before signing any loan documents or wasting your time and benefits. See the full article at: http://www.startribune.com/local/191619261.html?refer=y
Fraud Alert: The Federal Trade Commission warns Veterans over 65 that there are scams afoot to poach your pension. At particular risk are Veterans who are in assisted living situations; scams often involve pressure to restructure assets, purchase annuities, and seek Supplemental Retirement called Aid and Attendance in exchange for fees. Obtaining benefit request forms and applying are both free; do not pay fees for this service. See the full article at: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0349-poaching-veterans-pensions or see the Video about how to file a complaint at: http://bcove.me/6l6xcksp
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