Veteran's News

Illinois Expands Vet Health Coverage
Week of July 19, 2010

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed a bill into law to expand mental health service coverage for Veterans in Illinois.

The new law exempts Illinois' Veterans from being charged for services that are not covered by their insurance plans and are received at state mental health facilities.

For more information, visit the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs website or call within Illinois 1-800-437-9824 or out-of-state 217-782-6641. The new law takes effect immediately.

Veterans Program in Minnesota
Week of July 19, 2010

The Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program is offering loans of up to $20,000 apiece to recently retired military servicemembers who want to start businesses, including those who are finishing tours in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

The program will also continue to provide no-interest loans of up to $20,000 to businesses that suffered financial hardships because of the temporary loss of essential employees to military service.

Under the program, loans must be paid back in 54 months, with no repayment in the first 18 months. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development website.

New Korean War Exhibit
Week of July 19, 2010

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently opened its renovated Korean War exhibit in the museum's Modern Flight Gallery.

The 42,000-square-foot exhibit commemorates the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War and features 14 of the most important aircraft of the conflict.

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Street, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force website.