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In this Update:

• Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration
• Requiring Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag
• Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program
• Improving Veteran Access to Homeownership

Fourth Annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration

The fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration to honor the service, sacrifice and contributions of women who have served in the U.S. military will be held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol June 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Women veterans are invited to submit a personal reflection on “What Service Means to Me” for the virtual women veterans display which will feature each veteran’s likeness along with their reflection. To be featured in this year’s virtual display, submit your information here before May 8. The virtual display will be available online here beginning June 8. Read more about this special commemoration.

Requiring Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag

The Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 835 which would require all Pennsylvania public schools already displaying the American flag to also display the POW/MIA flag.

The POW/MIA flag is a powerful symbol recognizing and honoring the courageous men and women of the Armed Forces who remain prisoners of war or missing in action. By displaying this flag, schools also demonstrate their commitment to supporting military families and educating students about the importance of service. Read more about Senate Bill 835.

Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program

Qualifying veterans can apply through their County Director of Veterans Affairs to receive $150 per month through Pennsylvania’s Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension program.

Applicants must have been a Pennsylvania resident upon entering the military; have received Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions discharge; have a service-connected injury or incurred a disease resulting in the loss or loss of use of two or more extremities; and have at least a 40% or higher disability rating compensation rating in each limb as determined and certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Find your County Director of Veterans Affairs here.

Improving Veteran Access to Homeownership

All veterans, service members and surviving spouses applying for a VA-backed home loan can now obtain their active Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in real-time through the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. A COE verifies eligibility for the VA Home Loan Program to lenders.

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