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Established February 2010
Created by military veterans
501(c)3, Non-Profit Foundation
Support veterans in North Carolina
Currently all volunteer staff
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NC has over 790,000 registered veterans.
Does not include non-registered veterans or families of former veterans.
The veteran population varies from county to county.
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Veterans/families seek assistance from VA representatives and Congressional members.
The burden of proof remains with the veteran or their family.
Option was to submit the request to the specific service BCMR.
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Family members unaware of their veteran’s military service
Little or no documentation
Unaware of where to obtain the information
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Military awards are not always submitted properly and some actually get lost within the military awards system.
Veterans feel they were not properly recognized.
Regulations require the submission to be made within 2 years
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Veteran received an award(s) and not recorded on their discharge form.
Veteran/family did not realize additional eligibility of awards.
NPRC 1973 Fire
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1996 NDAA waived the limitation was lifted however required the submission to made through a member of Congress.
Change also noted in Title 10 U.S.C. section 1130.
Requirements and burden of proof unchanged
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Historical military research
Medal submission
Record correction
Promote veteran service documentation
Claim support
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Volunteer research since 2000
Assisted with the recognition of 23 veterans within and around Harnett Co.
Post-Desert Storm, Korea, WWII and WWI
14 open case working 2 to 3 at a time.
Research time: 1 ½ to 2 ½ years
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Assist veterans throughout NC
Open and completed cases increased
Additional volunteer researchers
Increased turn around times
VSO and Congressional support
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Research unit history.
Research and obtain supporting documents, statements, and recommendations.
Prepare submission package IAW.
Submit package to appropriate Member of Congress.
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Obtain any available follow-up requirements.
Digitize all documentation.
Assist in ceremony preparation
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Funding needs
Beyond NC
VA recognition
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VLF augments VSOs and Congressional Staffs
The process is not unique.
Dedicated to serve veterans and families
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Questions
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Post Persian Gulf - 1 Post Vietnam -3 Vietnam - 19 Korea – 5 Post WWII - 2 WWII -33 WWI -1 Pre-WWI -2
66 open cases involving 70 veterans
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“Preserving and promoting the legacy of honorable veteran service…”