Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care (2023)
Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled […]
SQUARES technology improves Veterans’ access to safe, affordable housing (2023)
VA permanently housed more than 40,000 homeless Veterans in 2022, providing them with the safe, stable homes that they deserve. A technology tool that is helping VA officials and partners on the front lines is VA‘s Status Query and Response Exchange System (SQUARES).
VA method to stop unnecessary medications receives award
For many Veterans, taking a variety of medications is a necessity. But the simultaneous use of multiple medications can lead to dangerous drug interactions, adverse outcomes, and challenges with a patient’s ability to adhere to the proper schedule and dosage. This ranks among the top 10 common causes of death in the U.S. VIONE, a […]
New Federal Strategic Plan to prevent and end homelessness
Veteran Homelessness podcast guest discusses new plan to end homelessness On the latest episode of the Ending Veteran Homelessness podcast, Jeff Olivet, executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), joins us to discuss the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness, including how the Biden-Harris administration aims to reduce homelessness in America 25% by […]
Good news for Veterans and caregivers (2023)
VA extending eligibility and benefits for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants Good news for Veterans and caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC): VA is extending eligibility and applicable benefits for Legacy Participants and Legacy Applicants through Sept. 30, 2025. Read More
Protecting Your PACT Act Benefits (2023)
Have you seen television commercials, social media posts, or other advertisements from companies telling you to “act now” to claim your Camp Lejeune or PACT Act benefits? Are you wondering if you’re eligible for the new presumptive benefits and need their legal representation? Here’s the information you need to know to protect yourself from predatory third-party companies.
Fauquier High School students compete at American Legion 16th District Oratorical Contest
On Saturday, January 11th, Fauquier High School seniors Kendon Sheppard and Celeste Pollack represented American Legion Post 247 and American Legion Post 72, respectively at the American Legion 16th District Oratorical Contest held in Woodbridge, VA. Celeste and Kendon placed 2nd and 3rd respectively, and each was awarded a $150 cash prize for their efforts. […]
American Legion Post 247’s “Veterans Information Fair”
There will be a free “Veterans Information Fair” on Sat., Jan. 11, 2020 at the Post 247 from 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be representatives to provide information on VA medical programs, along with enrollment and eligibility criteria. Also there will be onsite assistance for disability claims with compensation and application resources. Refreshments […]
Oratorical Contest 2019-2020
American Legion, Harold J. Davis, Remington Post 247 will be hosting its annual High School Oratorical Contest on Sunday, December 8th, 2019 at 1:00 PM at our post home, 11420 James Madison Hwy, Remington, VA 22734. This year, we have students representing homeschoolers, Liberty High School and Fauquier High School. Please come to hear some […]
2016 Community Leaders Recognized
Community Leaders Recognized Remington Post 247 was proud to host our Annual Community Appreciation Dinner where we were able to recognize the Post Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Firefighter of the Year, and several other Community Leaders who have contributed significantly to the American Legion mission over the past year. This formal dinner could […]