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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 Veteran Employment Networking Event Fundraising for the Valor Clinic Foundation Veterans Symposium […] [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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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.
October 13th - US Navy Birthday - The United States Navy was born after the Second Continental Congress authorized the acquisition of a fleet of ships.
Today, we recognize Columbus Day and reflect on a significant chapter in world history and the lasting impact of exploration.
October 12, 1492 - After a 33-day voyage, Christopher Columbus made his first landfall in the New World in the Bahamas. He named the first land sighted as San Salvador, claiming it in the name of the Spanish Crown. Columbus was seeking a western sea route from Europe to Asia and believed he had found an island of the Indies. He thus called the first island natives he met, `Indians.`
October 11 — General Pulaski Memorial Day
Today we honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, the Polish patriot who crossed an ocean to fight for American independence. A gifted cavalry commander, Pulaski helped strengthen the Continental Army and became known as the “Father of the American Cavalry.”
He was mortally wounded while leading a cavalry charge during the Siege of Savannah in 1779.
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we remember his courage, sacrifice, and the enduring friendship between the American and Polish peoples. Two nations united by a shared love of liberty.
