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VVA Photo Contest

We’re writing today to ask loyal VVA Members like you to submit photos for our 2021 Calendar! Our annual calendar is an important opportunity to share the impact of VVA’s broader programs and initiatives; the critical “boots on the ground” work of VVA’s Chapters and State Councils; and the camaraderie and support of America’s veteran community.

This year, VVA is especially interested in photos that show your fellow veterans volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic… We’re incredibly proud of those who are once again rising to serve our country during this crisis.

Please share photos that celebrate moments of camaraderie and community with our Members, Chapters, and Leadership.

You can enter in three easy steps:

1.   Collect your digital photos. (Be sure to follow our Rules & Submission Guidelines.)
2.   Upload your photos to our online submission form. (VVA cannot accept photos sent by email.)
3.   Share this opportunity! (Forward this email to any friends or family who take photos at your events.)

Thank you for your past service as a loyal VVA Member. We look forward to seeing your photos!

Enter Your Photo Today

We’re proud of the important work our Chapters and State Councils do—and we know you are, too.

Item of Interest

Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic

https://theconversation.com/memorial-day-why-veterans-are-particularly-vulnerable-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic-139251?utm_medium=ampemail&utm_source=email

Montana’s Dept of Military Affairs Memorial Day Ceremony

Please join us in honoring our military heroes through this virtual Memorial Day Ceremony by clicking on the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8gepMaT4AJy11ePzJ3Q1Ibo0JDAaMZk/view

VA Delays Rollout of Electronic Medical Records

In a May 20 story for Military.com, Patricia Kime reports the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on the VA’s new eletronic health record system. VA officials told congressional leaders last month that the system’s initial rollout, already delayed once this year, will be suspended indefinitely during the pandemic to let health care professionals focus on patient care.

Beware of Covid-19 Scams

COVID-19 Fraud Resources

We are sharing this information to ensure that you are aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. There have been reports of:

Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud

Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received.

Seeking donations fraudulently for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations.

Criminals will likely continue to use new methods to exploit COVID-19 worldwide.

If you think you are a victim of a scam or attempted fraud involving COVID-19, you can report it without leaving your home through a number of platforms. Go to:

Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via email at disaster@leo.gov

Report it to the FBI at tips.fbi.gov

If it’s a cyber scam, submit your complaint through https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

What the Federal Tade Commission is doing: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing

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