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In this Update:
The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Coming to Bloomsburg
“The Moving Wall,” a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7. The Wall will arrive Thursday, June 4, with an escort beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the Fairfield Marriott in Lightstreet to the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds near the 5th Street entrance, Gate 8. Once set in place, it will be open for viewing 24 hours a day until Monday, June 8. An opening ceremony will be held Friday, June 5, at 9 a.m., and a closing ceremony will be held Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Thank you to the Bloomsburg American Legion Post 273 and Auxiliary Unit 273, Bloomsburg Elks 436, Berwick VFW Post 821, Renee Moist, the Moving Wall Committee and the many veterans, volunteers, first responders, local businesses and community partners helping bring this memorial to Bloomsburg. Veterans, families and community members are encouraged to visit the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds to reflect, remember and honor those who served in the Vietnam War, including those whose names are etched into the Wall. Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
The fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration to honor the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who have served in the U.S. military will be held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. A virtual “What Service Means to Me” display featuring pictures of and reflections from women veterans will be available online here beginning June 8. Read more about this special commemoration. Veterans Assistance Available by Phone in June
Each month, a Veterans Service Officer is available through my Shamokin Dam office to help veterans and their families navigate benefits and resources. For June, Veterans Assistance Hours will be held by phone on Monday, June 22, due to a travel restriction affecting in-person outreach this month. Veterans Service Officer Bill McGovern can assist with questions related to:
This is a free service available to all veterans and their families to ensure they receive the benefits they have earned through their service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call my district office at 570-743-1918. Display of the Constitutional Preambles in Schools
In May, the Senate passed legislation requiring the posting of the preambles of the U.S. Constitution and the Pennsylvania Constitution in the entranceway of public school buildings. Read more about Senate Bill 250 and Senate Bill 598. Nearly $600 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The funds will be used by VA medical facilities to improve operational capability and overall healthcare delivery by making significant upgrades. This includes funds for 24 projects for Pennsylvania’s VA medical facilities to renovate a prosthetics lab in Altoona, replace a roof in Butler, replace windows in Lebanon, repair a heat exchanger in Philadelphia, structural reinforcements in Pittsburgh and more. Easier Access to CDL Training for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs implemented part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act) to improve how certain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs are approved for VA education benefits. Previously, new CDL training locations were required to meet the full approval requirements of a new CDL training program, which included a two-year minimum operating period, and have its site approved by the appropriate state approving agency before being able to enroll G.I. Bill students. Now, new CDL training locations can be exempt from this two-year operating period requirement if they:
Currently, these changes apply only to CDL programs, but the VA will be studying the impact to determine whether this could be applied to other vocational programs in the future. PA Hero Walk
The PA Hero Walk, a 320-mile segmented fundraising walk across Pennsylvania to raise money to help veterans with basic necessities including utility bills, housing and more, will take place from June 7 through June 20. This effort gives communities across Pennsylvania an opportunity to support the men and women who served our country and help ensure veterans in need have access to practical assistance when they need it most. Baseball Season Deals
Many Major League Baseball teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, offer discounted tickets to veterans. Minor league teams do as well, like the Harrisburg Senators, which offers buy one, get one free tickets to veterans every Tuesday home game through the season. The Reading Fightin Phils take nominations of veterans who have served or currently serve our country to have a ceremonial flag flown in their honor on a gameday. The veteran is recognized before the game, and they and their immediate family receive complimentary tickets. |
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