American Legion
Post # 312
St. Charles, Mo.
American Legion
St. Charles, Mo.
News and Events concerning American Legion Post 312, Veterans, and Active Service Members
Trouble Using The Phone?
Delta Center For Independent Living May Be Able To Help
Do you have trouble with any of the following:
Vision
Hearing
Mobility
Do you:
Reside in Missouri?
Have Telephone Service in your home?
Have an income of $60,000.00 or less per year?
If you answered 'YES' to these three questions, you qualify for a FREE adaptive telephone!
For more information, please contact Delta Center at:
5933 South 94
Suite 107
St. Charles, MO 63304
(636) 926-8761
Mileage Reimbursement for VA Appointments
Reimbursement of Travel Costs Certain veterans may be provided special mode travel (e.g. wheelchair van, ambulance) or reimbursed for travel costs when traveling for approved VA medical care. Reimbursement is paid at 41.5 cents per mile and is subject to a deductible of $3 for each one-way trip and $6 for a round trip; with a maximum deductible of $18 or the amount after six one-way trips (whichever occurs first) per calendar month. Two exceptions to the deductible are travel in relation to a VA compensation or pension examination and travel requiring a special mode of transportation. The deductibles may be waived when their imposition would cause a severe financial hardship. Eligibility: The following are eligible for VA travel: 1. Veterans whose service-connected disabilities are rated 30 percent or more. 2. Veterans traveling for treatment of service-connected conditions. 3. Veterans who receive a VA pension. 4. Veterans traveling for scheduled compensation or pension examinations. 5. Maximum annual VA pension rate. 6. Certain veterans in certain emergency situations. 7. Veterans whose medical condition requires a special mode of transportation, if they are unable to defray the costs and travel is pre-authorized. Advance authorization is not required in an emergency if a delay would be hazardous to life or health. 8. Certain non-veterans when related to care of a veteran (attendants & donors).
Honorary Diplomas For Veterans
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of Missouri, along with the Missouri Veterans Commission, has implemented a program known as "Operation Recognition", which was established in 2001 by the General Assembly. Through this program, the state will award honorary high school diplomas to eligible Missouri veterans who dropped out of school to serve in the Armed Forces. An eligible applicant would include World War II, Korean War, Vietnam or other Veterans who did not finish high school, or who did finish but had left to serve their country before the graduation ceremony. The State Department of Education will produce the actual diploma, however, local school districts will assist the Department in the presentation of these awards.
The Missouri Veterans Commission is accepting applications from Missouri Veterans who are interested in the honorary diploma. All veterans who believe they qualify must contact the Veterans Commission at 1-573-751-3487 for an application.
Online Veteran Service Office Resources:
Veteran Service Offices are a resource created to assist servicemembers and veterans in applying for and getting the VA benefits they need and deserve. Veteran Service Offices, which are normally located at VA Regional Offices, VA Hospitals and Clinics, are operated by one of many military veterans service organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), or The Purple Heart Association. The counselors who work in these offices are referred to as either Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) or District Service Officers (DSOs). These counselors are committed to assisting you with the process of getting enrolled in the VA, filing claims, appeals and pursuing your hard-earned benefits and compensation. In the past it has been difficult for veterans to find their local VSO, however thanks to the VFW there is a new online resource to assist veterans who need the type of assistance only a truly dedicated VSO can provide. To find a VSO near you go to V.F.W. Service Officers and click on the resources link. To read more about the valuable services VSOs provide click here.
MISSOURI WORLD WAR II VETERANS' AWARD RECOGNITION MEDAL AND MEDALLION
Governor Bob Holden provided funding after the state legislature and Governor Mel Carnahan established that "Every Veteran who honorably served in the United States military [during World War II] shall be entitled to receive a medallion, medal and a certificate of appreciation pursuant to the conditions established in [Senate Bill No. 961]," in 2000.
Governor Bob Holden and the Missouri General Assembly then expanded the program under new legislation; House Bills 1398 and 1399 in 2002, and then again in 2003 with Senate Bill 219. Veterans who were legal residents of Missouri on August 28, 2000, and served on active duty any time during the period of December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 are eligible to receive the award. Under the most recent legislation the spouse or the eldest living survivor of WWII Veterans may apply on behalf of deceased veterans.
In addition to the Missouri World War II Veterans Award Recognition medal and medallion, veterans who participated in the "D-Day" invasion of Europe between the dates of June 6, 1944 to August 31, 1944 will receive a replica of the 50th anniversary JUBILEE OF LIBERTY MEDAL.
The Jubilee of Liberty was originally produced by the Government of France and was first awarded in 1994.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WWII VETERANS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
ATTN: DIRECTOR
PO BOX 1808
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102
(573) 638-9561
TOLL FREE 1-866-834-3431
For more information, including information on how to apply for the recognition,
visit the
Missouri National Guard webpage:
Missouri Korean War Veterans Recognition Program
Missouri residents who are Korean War Veterans are now eligible for special
recognition through the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, developed by the
Missouri General Assembly, the Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri National
Guard and the governor.
In the 2003 legislative session, the Korean War Medallion was added to the World
War 2, and the Korean War awards. The Korean War award consists of a medal,
medallion, and certificate.
Veterans, spouses of veterans, or the eldest living survivor of veterans who meet
the requirements on the application may apply.
The award is authorized regardless of whether or not such veteran served
within the United States or in a foreign country.
For more information, including information on how to apply for the recogmition,
visit the Missouri
National Guard Awards webpage:
Missouri Vietnam Veterans Recognition Program
Missouri residents who are Vietnam Veterans are now eligible for special
recognition through the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, developed by the
Missouri General Assembly, the Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri National
Guard and the governor.
The Vietnam War Medallion Program, with a medal, medallion and certificate, was
created during the 2006 legislative session by House Bill 978. This program was
modeled after the successful World War II and Korean Conflict award programs.
The award is authorized regardless of whether or not such veteran served
within the United States or in a foreign country.
For more information, including information on how to apply for the recogmition,
visit the Missouri
Vietnam Veteran Recognition webpage:
Cold War Recognition Certificates
In accordance with section 1084 of the Fiscal Year 1998 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense approved awarding Cold War Recognition Certificates to all members of the armed forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who faithfully and honorably served the United States anytime during the Cold War era, which is defined as Sept. 2, 1945 to Dec. 26, 1991.
All members of the armed forces and federal government civilian personnel who faithfully served the United States during the Cold War era are eligible. For more information, including information on how to apply for the certificate, visit the Cold War Certificate webpage:
Shuttle From St. Charles, MO to John Cochran VA Hospital, St. Louis
If anyone needs a ride to John Cochran VA Hospital, the D.A.V. runs a free shuttle from 37 Jason Court in the Adams Business Park to Cochran. You must call at least 2 weeks in advance to 1-800-228-5459 X56394 or 314-289-6394. Directions:
S 94 to Wolfrum Rd.
R on Wolfrum to Westwood Dr.
L on Westwood to Jason Ct.