This is some useful information from our partner organization over at Modern Military Association of America (MMAA).
Download PDF here: VA Benefits without the DOD Discharge Upgrade
or you can view the article on the website: (Information starts on page 24-25)
Bataan Chapter Treasurer Chris Sedillo has been selected as one of New Mexico delegates to represent NM at the Democratic National Convention. He joins all the other proud delegates who will decide who will run for president/vice-president in November.
Disclaimer, AVER does not endorse any candidate in any of the political parties. This is just news of a Bataan Chapter meeting.
Bataan Chapter President Steph Patten is interviewed by Sue Wolinsky from the NM Veterans and Military Families Caucus. You can see the article under the Bataan Chapter News section.
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Veterans Town Hall Meeting held at the NM Veterans Memorial Park in Albuquerque, NM. Here is a report from President Penn Baker.
New Mexico’s US Representative Melanie Stansbury hosted a Veterans Town Hall meeting and included US Representative Mark Takano (CA-39), the ranking member of the Committee on Veterans Affairs. I had the opportunity to shown Representative Takano the Bataan Chapter “Inclusive Memorial” During the meeting I was able to ask the representative why there was such a disparity between the VA and how the DOD handled Transgender Veterans, his answer was that they were under different funding streams. A nice way of saying very POLITICAL!
We need to be keenly aware of how important this up coming election is. As we get closer to the election there will be many town halls near each of us. I ask each and everyone to attend the town halls geared towards veterans and active duty service members and hold our elected officials feet in the fire. We vote and they need to know it.
President Emeritus Steve Loomis and President Penn Baker listen to Representative Melanie Stansbury.
Bataan Chapter member Ron Freeny asking a question at the Veterans Town Hall Meeting.
AVER President Penn Baker with Rep Mark Takano (CA-39) at the Inclusive Memorial.
Bataan Chapter holds it’s 15th annual End of Summer Pool and BBQ Party on August 14th. It was well attended by both chapter members, supporters of the chapter and friends. Lots of food, good conversations and great friends.
PJ and Tony enjoying the company of chapter members and friends.
Bataan Chapter President Steph Patten presenting Vice-president Ron with the Excellence in Pride award.
Group shot while President Steph Patten present a Excellence in Support award to hosts Paul and Jere.
Bataan Chapter President Steph Patten present the Excellence in Support to hosts Paul and Jere.
American Veterans for Equal Rights(AVER) Lone Star Chapter participated in the Austin Pride Parade on 10 August at 20:00 hours. AVER led the parade with the color guard. The parade lasted hours and involved over 10,000 participants. We hope to see you there next time!
Part of the Lone Star color guard.
Lone Star Chapter color guard.
Danny Ingram is the US Flag bearer for the Lone Star Chapter color guard.
Members of the chapter talking to the Austin Pride folks.
Danny Ingram and Diane Stubel with the Austin Pride folks.
Lone Star members
Lone Star Chapter color guard in front of Texas State capitol building.
American Veterans for Equal Rights(AVER) Lone Star Chapter participated in the San Antonio
The Pride Bigger than Texas Pride parade on 29 Jun at 21:00 hours. AVER led the parade with the color guard. The parade lasted three hours and involved over 5,ooo participants. We hope to see you there next time!
Lone Star Color Guard
Bataan Chapter members presented colors at this year’s Pride on the Pitch game for the NM United Soccer Team in Albuquerque, NM.
