The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing lifelong healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country. Non-healthcare benefits include disability compensation,vocational rehabilitation,education assistance,home loans,and life insurance. The VA also provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members at 135 national cemeteries.
Flint is the largest city and seat of Genesee County,Michigan,United States. Located along the Flint River,66 miles (106 km) northwest of Detroit,it is a principal city within the region known as Mid Michigan. At the 2020 census,Flint had a population of 81,252,making it the twelfth-most populous city in Michigan. The Flint metropolitan area is located entirely within Genesee County. It is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Michigan with a population of 406,892 in 2020. The city was incorporated in 1855.
The United States National Cemetery System is a system of 164 cemeteries in the United States and its territories. The authority to create military burial places came during the American Civil War,in an act passed by the U.S. Congress on July 17,1862. By the end of 1862,12 national cemeteries had been established. Two of the nation's most iconic military cemeteries,Arlington National Cemetery which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army,and Gettysburg National Cemetery,under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service,were established in 1864 and 1863,respectively.
Jane Louise Campbell is an American politician who served as the 56th and first and to date only female mayor of Cleveland,Ohio from January 1,2002,to January 1,2006.
Donald J. Williamson was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Flint,Michigan from 2003 to 2009. He was married to Patsy Lou Williamson,who owned several car dealerships in the Flint area. He was chairman of The Colonel's International,Inc.,which manages two raceways.
The Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health is a sub-cabinet position in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Formerly known as the Chief Medical Director of Veterans Health,the Undersecretary is the highest official directly responsible to the Secretary for the Veterans Health Administration,which is the largest agency within the department. Although the position is no longer required to be held by a licensed physician,senior medical professionals such as hospital administrators are typically the preferred selectee for nomination,based on both demonstrated ability in the medical profession or health care administration,and with substantial experience in Veterans healthcare or similar programs.
The Under Secretary for Benefits (USB),in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs,directs the Veterans Benefits Administration through regional offices in 50 states,the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico,and the Philippines. The Under Secretary is responsible for the administration of benefits provided by the Department to veterans and dependents,including compensation,pension,education,home loan guaranty,vocational rehabilitation,and life insurance.
Woodrow Stanley was an American Democratic Party politician. He was mayor of Flint,Michigan from 1991 until his recall in 2002,and was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 34 from 2009 to 2014.
James W. Rutherford was a mayor of the City of Flint,Michigan serving as the first "strong" mayor elected under Flint's 1974 charter. Rutherford served for two terms. Rutherford was elected as a caretaker mayor after the recall of Mayor Stanley was recalled and an Emergency Financial Manager,Ed Kurtz,was appointed by the state.
James A. Sharp Jr. was an American politician who served as mayor of the City of Flint,Michigan,and the second "strong" mayor under Flint's 1974 Charter.
Michael Brown is the former city administrator and former emergency manager of Flint,Michigan,US. He also served as temporary mayor and city administrator of Flint after the resignation of Don Williamson.
The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is the public transit operator serving Flint,Michigan and surrounding Genesee County. It also owns and operates the inter-modal Flint station,which also serves Amtrak and Indian Trails.
James Ananich is an American politician from the State of Michigan. He was a Democratic Party member of the Michigan State Senate from 2013 to 2023,representing the 27th district,which is located in Genesee County and includes the cities Burton,Clio,Flint,Mount Morris and Swartz Creek and the townships of Flint Township,Forest,Genesee,Mount Morris,Richfield,Thetford and Vienna. He was the minority leader from 2015 to 2023.
Daniel Timothy Kildee is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 8th congressional district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
United States military veteran suicide is an ongoing phenomenon regarding the high rate of suicide among U.S. military veterans in comparison to the general civilian public. A focus on preventing veteran suicide began in 1958 with the opening of the first suicide prevention center in the United States. During the mid-1990s,a paradigm shift in addressing veteran suicide occurred with the development of a national strategy which included several Congressional Resolutions. More advancements were made in 2007,when the Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act created a comprehensive program including outreach at each Veterans Affairs Office (VA) and the implementation of a 24-hour crisis hotline. PTSD,depression,and combat-related guilt in veterans are often related to suicide as it can be difficult for veterans to transition to civilian life.
Homeless veterans are persons who have served in the armed forces who are homeless or living without access to secure and appropriate accommodation.
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a US not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics. CVN's headquarters are in Stamford,Connecticut,United States.
James Michael Byrne is an American lawyer who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs from August 2018 to February 2020. He previously served as the general counsel for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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