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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs invites the military and veterans community to join the Salt Lake City VA Suicide Prevention Team at these events throughout the month. Out of the Darkness Walk Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise awareness and funds that fund[…]
Wednesday, Sept. 11 is Patriot Day at the Utah State Fair. To thank those that selflessly serve or served our state and country, all military, law enforcement, and emergency services personnel and veterans will receive FREE admissions with proper identification. Fair hours on Sept. 11 are noon to 10 p.m. This year, veterans resource organizations[…]
Team Ogden earns 2019 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award The George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home won the prestigious 2019 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced earlier this month. The home, which is overseen by the Utah Department of Veterans &[…]
It’s that time of year again! The annual VA Farmers Market is back, running every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. now through Sept. 11. The market—which is located on the lawn outside building 8 on the campus of the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center—is open to patients, employees and the general public.[…]
The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Military Appreciation on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. As part of the celebration, all Utah State Parks (excluding This is The Place Heritage Park) will offer free day-use entrance for active military, veterans and their families in the same vehicle. What: Utah State Parks[…]
The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA) is developing an app to help veterans, current service members and their families connect with services, news and resources available throughout the state. UDVMA is seeking beta testers to try out the upcoming app and provide app feedback. Beta Tester Expectations Be a veteran or family[…]
The University of Utah PARCKA, in partnership with University of Utah Health and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is hosting a Veterans Wellness Resource Fair on Thursday, Aug. 1. The free event, which will be held at the West Valley Fitness Center & Centennial Park from 5-8 p.m., includes a free food truck meal[…]
The Department of Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Regional Office is looking to hire veterans for its National Call Center. The office has openings for Legal Administrative Specialist, GS-05 ($33,949), with promotion potential to GS-09 ($51,440) in two years. A federal human resources specialist will be on hand to review resumes and answer questions at[…]
The July edition of the “Veterans Voice” Newsletter is now online and ready to view. This edition includes articles on a summer STEM program at the Hill Aerospace Museum, the Women’s Veterans Celebration, and a Homeland Response Team exercise held at Camp Williams. There are additional articles from some of our partners within the state[…]
The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs is seeking to learn more about what utah’s Veterans would like to see in employment fairs. The following link is to a very short survey designed to help us learn more about what would work best for those who are serving and have served in the military[…]
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