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News for Veterans – October 2026
In this Update: Operation Enduring Freedom Senate & House VAEP Hearing: From Combat to Careers Civil Air Patrol Briefing Tiny Homes Tour Measures to Support Guard Spouses & Veterans With PTSD Veteran Service Officer Meetings Accelerating Access to Veterans’ Benefits and Employment Opportunities Fundraising for the Valor Clinic Foundation Veterans Symposium Shareapy Military Discount on […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – October 9, 2026
In this Update: Operation Enduring Freedom Event Civil Air Patrol Briefing Beagle Bill Progress (SB 381) Operation Enduring Freedom Event Measures to Support Guard Spouses & Veterans with PTSD Treat No Transport Reimbursement for EMS Agencies Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Senate Acts to Strengthen Property Rights School Bus Driver Safety Bill […] [Read More]
Bill to Provide “Treat, No Transport” Reimbursement for EMS Agencies Approved by Senate Committee
Legislation to assist EMS agencies by ensuring proper Medicaid reimbursement for calls in which treatment is provided but the patient is not transported to a hospital was approved by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, according to bill sponsors Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Michele Brooks (R-50) and Lisa Baker (R-20). [Read More]
Measures to Support Guard Spouses, Veterans with PTSD Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a bill and a resolution today to establish a loan repayment program for Pennsylvania National Guard spouses and expand treatment options for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to committee chair Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
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October 15 - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
THROWBACK THURSDAY: My backyard as a kid and our dog, Rick. 🐾
The house my folks bought was actually condemned when they purchased it. That was how Dad could afford it. It needed a whole lot of TLC, but with hard work, they turned it into our home.
We didn`t have much, but we had a backyard to explore, a dog at our side, and a place we called home. Some of the best memories come from the simplest beginnings.
#ThrowbackThursday
October 15, 1924 - Birthday - Lee Iacocca was born to Italian immigrant parents in Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 15, 1924 (as Lido Anthony Iacocca). Dubbed "America`s first corporate folk hero," he was a mechanical engineer who became an automobile executive at Ford and later helped save Chrysler from bankruptcy. He also served as foundation chairman for the rehabilitation of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
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Congratulations to Franklin County Resident Laura Askins on her fantastic photo that was chosen for the month of September!
This was taken at Lesher`s Sunflower farm in Chambersburg, Pa.
Thank you to everyone that participated!
October 14 - Today, on what would have been his 33rd birthday, we pause to honor the life, faith, and legacy of Charlie Kirk. A fearless voice for freedom who inspired a generation to stand up for Jesus & America. His mission lives on through all of us.
October 14th - William Penn Birthday - Pennsylvania founder William Penn (1644-1718) was born in London. In 1681, he received a Royal charter with a large land grant in America from King Charles II. Penn, a Quaker, welcomed members of all religious faiths and established a democratic form of government in his province which measured over 50,000 square miles.
Happy Birthday to the United States Navy. The greatest sailor I’ve known is my dad. His 22 years of service taught me the importance of serving the nation and love of country. Thank you dad for your example, sacrifice and service.
