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VA Mobile Apps for PTSD

VA mobile applications (apps) provide self-help, education and support. They also have treatment companion apps, for use with a health care provider, to make treatment easier. There are apps for iOS and Android devices.

PTSD is a serious mental health condition that often needs professional evaluation and treatment. These apps are not intended to replace needed professional care.

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/fslist_mobile_apps.asp

Cellular discounts

In the last Retired Military Newsletter, they mentioned discounts veterans are due for cell phone service. They explained it was a requirement included in the Federal Telecommunications Act 1996 Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present. They listed the companies and phone numbers:

Cingular (19% discount) 800-319-6393
T-Mobile (22% discount) 866-646-4688
Sprint (15% discount) 888-788-4727
Nextel (18% discount) 800-639-6111
Verizon (23% discount) 800-922-0204

The simplest way was to go to the local office and show them your ID (or DD Form 214). It is quick & easy.

Arizona Diamondbacks 50% Sundays

The Arizona Diamondbacks would like to extend a special 50% discount to all members of our armed forces and veterans for every Sunday home game in the 2012 season.
Please click on the game date below to access your D-backs Ticket Dugout and purchase discounted tickets!
Sunday, July 8 – D-backs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – 1:10pm (First 5,000 kids receive a D-backs Soccer Ball)
Sunday, July 29 – D-backs vs. New York Mets – 1:10pm (First 5,000 kids receive a Back-to-School Backpack)
Sunday, August 12 – D-backs vs. Washington Nationals – 1:10pm (First 5,000 kids receive a D-backs Mini License Plate)
Sunday, August 26 – D-backs vs. San Diego Padres – 1:10pm (First 5,000 kids receive a Daniel Hudson Growth Chart)
The following seating options are available:
$25 – $29 – Lower Level Infield Box – Sections 115-129 – (Reg. $50-$58)
$17.50 – $21 – Insight Diamond Level Club Reserve – Sections 202-205 & 215-218 – (Reg. $32-$43)
$13.50 – $17 – Lower Level Baseline Reserve – Sections 109-111 & 133-135 – (Reg. $27-$34)
$9 – $11.50 – Lower Level Bleachers – Sections 139-144 & 101-105 (Reg. $16-$18)
$8 – $10 – Upper Level Infield Reserve – Sections 308-324- (Reg. $13-$20)
Five Simple Steps to Order your D-backs Tickets:
1.       Click on the game date and search for tickets by selecting the game(s) of your choice located on the event page.
2.       Enter your special offer code: MILITARY and click to verify
3.       Access the offer by creating your own personal account and password (unless you already have a D-backs Ticketmaster account)
4.       Search for tickets based upon quantity and price.  You will be given the best seats available in the price category of your choice.
5.       Complete transaction and print your tickets – no need to wait in line or pick up your tickets elsewhere.

If you have any questions please contact Brian McCaman at (602) 462-4204 or [email protected]

Free and Discount Tickets for Veterans

Veteran Tickets Foundation’s website, Vettix.org, is available for active duty and veterans to obtain free tickets or discounts on activities throughout the nation. This great group started in Arizona a few years ago by veterans.

After you sign up by submitting a DD214, you only have to pay the postage for many venues. This includes baseball tickets — many Cactus League games this year were included — and plays at such places as Gammage auditorium. There are many small theaters that offer tickets including in Wickenburg and Tucson. NASCAR and the Phoenix Open were just some of the many special events that helped veterans save money.

Tickets given away to date: 344,309. They have given tickets away in all 50 states. Arizona, Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Washington, D.C. received among the most donations. Distribution has included veterans, 13 percent; active military, 21 percent; military organizations, 2 percent and military bases, 64 percent.

They are working to have more veterans sign up online. In 2010, the organization ran at 94.5 percent, which means that 94.5 cents of every dollar went back out the door to their verified veterans. For 2011, they are in the 98-99 percent range. They have been approved for the Combined Federal Campaign charity list. They are waiting to hear back about their Arizona State Combined Campaign charity list.

To register, you need to send your DD214 by either fax, scan or mail. Leaving for the summer? You may transfer by logging in your number to the next destination.

Tip of the Hat

Canyon Vista Medical Center and the Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020-2021 Veterans Wall event for this year.  The current 12 veterans will continue to be featured on the Veterans Wall until 2021.  This event has always been a highlight for the community, and they look forward to continuing the tradition for the 2021-2022 Veterans Wall.

Coronado Chapter, MOAA, has five members currently being honored on the Veterans Wall: Jack James Isler, USA; George Kirmse, USA; Gene Manring, USA; Ronald McCreery, USA (Posthumous); and Maureen Pryor, USA.  In prior years an additional 16 members have been honored.

Contribute to the MOAA Scholarship Fund

Visit WWW.SUPPORTMOAASF.org today to get free estate planning information with absolutely no obligation.
Create your own packet with information on any of these topics:
  • Preparing a will
  • Reducing our estate taxes
  • Helping future generations get the education they need for success
  • Making a lasting impact on future generations by including the MOAA Scholarship Fund in your estate plans
For questions contact our director of Development at (800) 234-6622, ext 169, or email [email protected]