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Task Force Pineapple was a volunteer operation of several special operation forces to evacuate more than 1,000 refugees from Afghanistan.
It was formed on Aug. 15, 2021, by Scott Mann, a former Green Beret, to rescue an Afghan commando he had served with and his family. After that, the group grew to more than 50 members and planned its next evacuation, code name "Pineapple Express."

Under cover of darkness, more than 500 people were smuggled through a series of hiding places to get them to Kabul airport undetected by Taliban. To confirm their identity, the fugitives had to show a picture of yellow pineapples on a pink background.

It wasn't until the August 26 attack, in which 196 civilians and 13 American soldiers lost their lives, that the evacuation came to a premature end. Nevertheless, Task Force Pineapple was able to rescue more than 1,000 people who otherwise probably never would have reached the airport.
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Explore the world of injured US soldiers - their loss, pain, redemption and rise as they return to an America which is ill-equipped for them. When a missile exploded next to his helicopter, Walt Fricke's life changed forever. He left Vietnam crippled & mentally scarred. With the chance to assist other wounded soldiers, he started an initiative that has changed the lives of thousands of veterans.

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Active US military members and veterans have provided firsthand testimony about Washington's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, urging Congress to help Afghan allies who were left behind.


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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services welcomed two U.S. military veterans as U.S. citizens during a special naturalization ceremony Wednesday.

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In this episode of theSITREP, Paul and Mike chat with Colleen Richardson about the Department of Veterans Affairs' Caregiver Support Program and how Caregivers are supported with a multitude of programs and services, to include a monetary stipend for qualified Caregivers. To learn more, visit the links below or call 1-855-260-3274 for the Caregiver Support Line.

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Dr. Colleen Richardson serves as the Executive Director (ED) of the Caregiver Support Program (CSP), Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Dr. Richardson is the principal advisor for the Caregiver Support Program which provides resources and education to Veterans and their Caregivers. Dr. Richardson is currently responsible for the national implementation and oversight of two national programs and associated services for the CSP, the Program of General Caregiver Support Services and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. As the Executive Director of the CSP, her responsibility is to sustain the program in accordance with Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 and the VA MISSION Act of 2018. Dr. Richardson directs a Program Office with an annual budget of $1.8 billion, overseeing the delivery of care to more than 55,000 Veterans and caregivers.
Prior to joining the CSP, Dr. Richardson served as the Chief of Psychology at the North Texas Health Care System in Dallas, Texas where she oversaw the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and the clinical practice of over 85 psychologists within the Mental Health Service. Dr. Richardson spent four years on Active Duty as a Navy Psychologist, and completed one combat deployment to Fallujah, Iraq with Regimental Combat Team – One, 1st Marine Division (MARDIV). She was the first female Operational Stress Control and Readiness Provider (OSCAR) embedded within the US Marine Corps infantry troops, providing frontline mental health support to Marines assigned to the 1st MARDIV. She was the first Program Director and Clinical Psychologist at Wounded Warrior Battalion – West, directing mental health care services for all the wounded Marines and Sailors, west of the Mississippi.

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Military members and veterans of the Afghanistan war offered harrowing eyewitness testimony of the chaotic and deadly withdrawal from the country’s longest conflict, during an hours-long congressional hearing on Wednesday.
They also pleaded with Congress to help the Afghan allies left behind.
In searing, sometimes graphic detail, several witnesses recounted their experiences as active-duty service members sent to assist with the evacuation of US troops and civilians from Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power in August 2021.
The hearing was the first in what is expected to be a multi-part investigation by Republicans into the Biden administration’s handling of the evacuation from Afghanistan
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10 Best Cities for Veterans in the United States

In Today's video, we look at the best cities for retired veterans to move to. This is a list that has been requested for years. Not sure why I never did it but here it is. When Military personnel retire or retire with a disability they like to be in areas where they can make use of their benefits and be close to help and support when needed. Most cities have programs for veterans, some just have more than others and that is how they make this list.

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Through our dearvaguy@gmail.com email service, we frequently receive letters from widows or divorced couples who are concerned about their VA Pension eligibility and changes as a result of death or divorce. Below are some recent letters that we have received. These are common questions that our office receives on a regular basis. We hope you find the replies helpful.

Veteran’s Pension for Surviving Spouses

Dear VA Guy,

My deceased husband served in the Korean War but was not in combat and, in fact, never actually went to Korea. I was told by the local VA office that because my husband was not injured while in the service, that I am not entitled to any benefits. However, a friend of mine told me that as the surviving spouse of a wartime Veteran, that I may be entitled to a Veteran’s Pension. My friend suggested I contact you. So am I entitled to a Veteran’s Pension even though my husband is deceased?

Sincerely,
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There is the possibility that you would eligible for a pension benefit. The criteria for Veteran’s Pension insists that he must have served during a qualifying wartime period. A service-connected injury is not a requirement for VA Pension qualification, as that requirement only applies to Disability Indemnity Compensation, also known as DIC. The criteria for qualification are listed below:

Your husband must have served during a qualifying wartime period.
Your husband must have received an honorable discharge or better.
You must require assistance with activities of daily living.
You must pass an incoming asset test.
So it is absolutely possible that you may qualify for Veteran’s Pension as the widow of a veteran who was serving during the time of the Korean War. For a surviving spouse like yourself, you could be eligible for a pension amount of approximately $1,300 a month.

Does the VA Pension Change If One Spouse Passes?

Dear VA Guy,

My father and mother were receiving $2,120 per month from the VA. My mother died in November and my father is worried sick that since my mother has passed away, that his VA Pension will stop. Do we have to notify the VA of my mother’s death? Does my father’s pension stop?

Sincerely,
Stressed and Confused

We deal with this each and every day and we’ll be happy to help. The short answer is yes. We do have to notify the VA that your mom has passed. But the good news is that the pension belongs to him (since he is a Veteran), so it doesn’t stop. The only change would be that the pension will now transition from the couples pension amount of $2,120 to $1,900 a month for just your father. So he would see a reduction in the benefit amount, but he would continue to receive his pension.

Does the VA Pension Change When A Widowed Veteran Remarries?

Dear VA Guy,

My mother was married to my father for 52 years. He served in World War II and was stationed in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Fortunately, he was not injured. My parents were married 52 years but he died 10 years ago. My mother met another man in an assisted living home and they were married for 3 years until his death last year. My mother needs money to stay in assisted living. Is she eligible for a widows pension under my father?

Sincerely,
Second Marriage

Unfortunately, she would not be no longer be eligible for the pension. If your mother would have remained a widow, yes. But since she remarried, she’s not eligible for the pension under your father’s name. But if her second husband was a Veteran, you may be able to qualify under his name. The pension amount is the same, you would just need to get a copy of his DD214 to see if he served during a qualified wartime period.

Are VA Pension Benefits Available for Divorced Couples?

Dear VA Guy,

My father was a pilot in Vietnam and he was honorably discharged in 1968. My parents were married for 25 years and while my father served in the Air Force, they got divorced about 15 years ago. My father remarried but his wife died several years ago. My father died last year. My mother never remarried. Is my mother eligible for VA Pension under my father?

Sincerely,
Divorced Parents

Unfortunately, she would not be eligible. Divorce eliminates any rights that your mom may have to the VA pension for your dad. As a result, divorced couples of veterans do not qualify for that benefit.

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