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Amelia Marcum was selected as the top 2024 DAV Scholarship recipient. She is currently in her junior year studying economics and international relations at Stanford University in California. Amelia saw a need in North Dakota that led her to create the North Dakota Native Veterans Resource Guide, which connects veterans throughout the entire state to benefits and resources they've earned. 

A live virtual training is being offered on Microsoft Teams. The VA is offering this S.A.V.E. Training to teach people how to support our veterans. 
S - Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized
A - Ask the most important question of all - "Are you thinking of killing yourself?"
V - Validate the Veteran's experience
E - Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help

If you are interested in this training, please reach out to Justin Lervik to register or for more information.
Email: justin.lervik@va.gov
Phone: 701-239-3700 ext 3335

In this article there is a list of Mental Health Resources available to Veterans and Military Personal. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988 for immediate assistance. Thank you to Mason Krebsbach for providing us this comprehensive list of resources. 

On Thursday, August 22nd from 9am to 2pm a Stand Down for all veterans and their family members is being held at the Amvets Post 9 in Bismarck, ND. Join them to learn more about benefits for veterans, social services, and get a wellness exam. Check out the flyer here.

The Vietnam Veterans of America will be having their annual Picnic on July 19-21, 2024, at Van Hook Park and Resort in New Town, North Dakota. This event is for all Veterans who served between November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, in any location around the world. 

Check out the flyer here

The North Dakota Native American Veterans are hosting a stand down at the Sky Dancer Casino and Resort on June 10-11, 2024. 

Lyle Boss, Ogden, UT, wrote this article on May 15 to look at benefits that are available for veterans over the age of 65.

From these PACT Act-related claims, VA has delivered more than $5.7 billion in earned benefits to these Veterans and survivors

This is a guide to the Blended Retirement System that was introduced in 2016. 

The applications for the 2024 Progressive Keys to Progress are now open. This program is designed to provide veterans with reliable transportation so they can get back on the road and move forward in life. If you are looking to apply, reach out to your VSO.