National Guard Promotes St. Thomas Native to Lieutenant Colonel
The Virgin Islands National Guard promoted St. Thomas native Maj. Sekou O. Richardson from the rank of major to lieutenant colonel in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 12
Veterans Prepare for Parades to Commemorate World War I, Honor JROTC Instructors
Any past JROTC instructors, who are willing to be a part of the Veterans Day Parade in either district, are encouraged to call the V.I. Office of Veterans by Oct. 22. Any visiting military or para-military organizations wishing to be a part of the parade may do so by first contacting the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs.
USVI Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Names Stanley S. Jones New Chair
The Virgin Islands Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has announced the selection of Stanley S. Jones, a native of St. Thomas and a resident of St. Croix, as the new ESGR chair for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
VA Notifies Patients of Incorrect Mailings of Medications, Letters
If an individual received medication(s), correspondence or items addressed to another individual from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs between Sept. 11 and Oct. 15, they are urged to immediately contact the Customer Call Center.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System and U.S.V.I. VA Expand Alternatives for Veterans
The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) and the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs have announced the inclusion of AeroMD in the authorized list of air ambulance providers of the VACHS.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation Thanks V.I. Vets for Their Service
Hannah Y. Kim, ambassador of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation and former chief of staff to Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY), visited St. Thomas...
ESGR Celebrates Guard and Reserve Supportive Employers and Volunteers
This year, the ESGR Committee presented 12 awards to individuals and public and private businesses who touched the lives of guardsmen or assisted in the advancement of ESGR’s mission.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award Goes to VING Captain
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award was given to Capt. Wanda I. Williams, Virgin Islands Army National Guard (VING) supervisor, during a presentation on St. Croix, June 23.
ESG&R Givens Award to V.I. Fire Service’s Clifford Joseph
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESG&R) presented the 2018 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award to the Virgin Islands Fire Service on June 23.
VI ESGR Gives National Spirit of Volunteerism Award to Zandra Petersen
This honor is the highest award given by the ESGR to a state committee volunteer. It is given for sustained and exceptional service for a period of at least five years. Every year an ESGR volunteer is named for each of its four regions, Petersen is the 2018 Roche Award recipient for the Southeast Region.
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ELECTION DAY - for folks taking part in early voting. The lobby and the halls of the Election System filled up as soon as the doors swung open Monday.
Early voting has been popular among ballot casters since it began locally in 2014. The process continues until Oct. 29 on St. Thomas and St. Croix from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On St. John early voting takes place Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
