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 I love Veterans Advantage.  My wife was shopping at Footlocker online and saw a link to VA and told me about it.  Well, that was a little more than a year ago and I am a faithful member.  Thanks for all that you do.

M.T.
Lehigh Acres, FL

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Have really enjoyed all the benefits of my membership - thanks!

C.D.
Denver, CO
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Thank You. This will be a definite help in managing costs.

G.J.B
Chester, PA

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The best card I have ever had, every veteran from past, present, and future should at least give this card a try. It has paid for itself over and over. Thanks to all the supporters of Veterans Advantage.

V.W.
El Paso, TX 

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My bride and I recently used our Veterans Advantage Card to purchase tickets for the Amtrak auto-train that runs up the East Coast from FL to DC. It was the best savings hands down and a great trip. Thanks for the help!

D.O.
Biloxi, MS

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Both my wife and I are Continental Gold Elite members of Continental’s OnePass frequent flyer program.  We travel on Continental exclusively, and one of the reasons that we joined Veterans Advantage was to be able to take advantage of the 5% discount on airfare.  This was a big plus because we pay for all our travel ourselves and this make a huge difference especially with the cost of airfare going up.  Last year our airfare costs exceeded $10,000.00.

T.K.
San Antonio, TX

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Your last minute ticket deals are simply amazing

J.B.
Kansas, City, MO
 

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Thanks to Veterans Advantage I can enjoy my reunions because of the discounts they provide.

M.W.
Hutchinson, KS

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"Wow. Got this just so [I] could get an Amtrak discount. Almost paid for itself already!"

L.H.
Hammond, IN

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A Great program for good folk, even us in merrie old England.”

M.B.

United Kingdom

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Thanks so much for all the news especially about the woman (Topvet). I was in the Army way back when we were known as the Women's Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War era. Worked with many soldiers who were returned to the Army Presidio of San Francisco for recovery from debilitating injuries. It is wonderful to see and read articles about women vets......we are not forgotten.

M.S.
Serving overseas 

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You would be surprised at how many organizations are out there for injured troops, but as soon as they get the membership money, it’s impossible to reach them. I have used Veterans Advantage numerous times when looking for the best value on products, and never had an issue with any business denying it.

R.K.
Montgomery, AL

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Veterans Advantage! Thank you so much for taking care of us Veterans that served our country! It means a lot to us! SEMPER FIDELIS !!!!!!!!

T.C.
Tampa, FL

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I appreciate the services that you and only you offer to Vets. I've been a member for several years and will absolutely continue to be through my auto-renewal plan with Veterans Advantage.

W.R.
Rahway, NJ

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Thank you so very much for your response and the renewal. I look forward to staying with Veterans Advantage for years to come. Again, Thank you.

S.W.
Broomfield, CO

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Once again thank you so much. Thanks to this program, my son has two new baseball gloves. The folks at EastBay are fantastic, and my daughter has a new GPS. So many good things have come from this membership. Thank you so much.

J.D.
Kingstowne, VA

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I enjoy the benefits of being a Veterans Advantage member.

J.H.
Copiague, NY

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Had a great time at the parade [Veterans Day 2010 Parade in New York City, on the Veterans Advantage float]!

Can't wait to do it again next year! Thank you so much for the experience and your efforts in providing for us Vets through Veterans Advantage. Best wishes to you and the organization. I've been a member since 2005. Once again, Thank You!

T.S.
New York, NY

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Please keep me on your daily or weekly mailing list, because the Veterans Advantage benefits card for me and my family is the greatest blessing that has ever happened for a U.S. Military Veteran soldier.

M.M.P.
Houston, TX

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Thank you for your POW/MIA blog story. I just signed up for Veterans Advantage. I have past and present relatives in military and I am a very patriotic and proud American.

C.S.
Las Vegas, NV

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Just returned from a 15 day trip around the country using rental cars and Amtrak and staying in hotels...Basically I recouped my membership fee during this trip.

D.M.W.
Knoxville, TN

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I just sponsored a card for my friend who served twelve years in the Navy and it is just a small part of what I can do to give back for her dedication to serving the Great Nation the United States. I wanted her to be able to pay for her travel to see her parents with her children.

To make a long story short, I do not like the way our Veterans are being treated. The give their lives and literally some do give their lives and die serving us and they have to struggle when they get home. All should have apartments, and jobs waiting for them when they get home honorably. No waiting in line to be placed here or there. All should get food stamps automatically if they are below 50,000 dollars a year income. I am not kidding.

It’s terrible when they have to struggle this way. This is why I am helping my friend where and when it’s possible. I want to thank her for protecting us.

A.L.
Garner, NC

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Scott: We used the VA Membership card at Walgreen's Pharmacy yesterday and the insurance aspect saved over $238 in a medication prescription.

D.C.
San Diego, CA

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Thank you so much for your generous donations towards a TRACK scholarship for WWP (Wounded Warrior Project). Because of your support and many others, Greenwich has raised the funds necessary to send a soldier to school and rehab for one year.

K.C.
Greenwich, CT

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Dear Sir: I have never seen such support for Veterans these days. I want to thank you so much.

D.R.S.
Chicago, IL

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My deepest thanks for your generous donation of 61,485 Veterans Advantage cards (November, 2009). The hundreds of letters we have received from the troops (which can be read in the Mail Call section of our web site) attest to the positive and lasting impact of your kindness.

Carolyn Blashek
President & Founder
Operation Gratitude
Encino, CA

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I thank you, Scott for a fine organization as Veterans Advantage. I have used a number of the [benefit] sponsors already and was always treated with true professional customer care. Please Scott, continue the good work.

K.S.
Arlington, Virginia 

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I just saved $241 on a new Apple MacBook Pro and case. ...and my membership has saved $307 in less than 4 months. Well worth the $59.95 annually cost.

R.A., USMC
Chicago, IL

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I wanted to let you know I have seen the movie “Taking Chance” that HBO did. I’m a Navy Veteran and wanted to tell you I was totally taken on this movie. I believe that HBO has out done themselves.
 

To all military branches of out GREAT COUNTRY, UUUURRRRAAAHHHHH!
 

Thank you from this Veteran to all of you out there [who] have served and are serving now in not only in the U. S. but around the world.

G.B., US Navy
Princeton, FL

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I am happy with the program since I just saved a ton of money on both a flight with Continental and a cruise on NCL.

K.A.
Shirley, N.Y.

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Having a site like this, devoted to a purpose such as this, this is what our men and women need to come home to. They need to know about this site, And reminded of this site, So they don’t forget.

They are appreciated!!

R.P.
Huffman, Texas

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I can see how much you and your company really care about our Veterans by the efficiency of activating the accounts and the wonderful customer service rendered. In my opinion, this is more important than the benefits offered. You make it a breeze for our Veterans to use the benefits in a timely fashion and with minimum effort. This means so much to my hubby.

From the time of registration, I was very impressed with the kind and helpful service we received. We certainly will pass the word on to other Veterans we know. They deserve every benefit that comes their way.

Thank you again for your wonderful company and for being there for our Veterans!

P.D.
Laguna Niguel, CA

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My father served 23 years and my grandfather served 22 years for our great country -- both as career Marines.

They did not see this type of collaborative kindness in their lives.

For all you do, Thank you!

M.C.H., USAF
Redondo Beach, CA

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You’ve got a true [customer service] professional at your company. I had inquired about the VA travel benefits. The individual with whom I had conversations is a person true to her word. Most often when communicating on the Web you’re lost in the shuffle. I was not!

I was kept informed on every step of the way.

V.G.
San Diego, CA

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On behalf of our deployed U.S. military members whom we serve, thank you for your November 2008 donation of 20,000 complimentary Veterans Advantage membership cards for our troops, veterans and their families.

Julie DeMaria

Co-founder, Operation Care and Comfort
American Red Cross – Santa Clara Valley Chapter

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The membership came in handy when we were doing "The Wire" because we used to go down there (New York to Baltimore) all the time. It gave me a great deal (on Amtrak).

John Doman,
Star of HBO’s "The Wire" television show
USMC, Vietnam Veteran

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I appreciate Veterans Advantage and the service you offer to the military and their families.

C.C.
Toledo, OH

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Just a quick note to let you know that I took advantage of our Veterans Advantage benefit with North American Van Lines, and I can’t thank you and them enough for such a fantastic benefit!!

They treated me with all the care and courtesy of a "full-fare" client, there was not one short cut, everyone I had contact with was professional and couldn’t have been nicer, my furniture was stored then delivered completely intact, and they saved me over ten thousand dollars on a move from San Diego to Chicago.

It was a very lucky day for me when I discovered Veterans Advantage!!

E. T., Chicago, IL

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Please be advised that I have been a member since 1/28/2008. I saved $195.90 on my stay at the Roadway Inn on Eddy & Franklin Streets in San Francisco, CA, during the six-day period from 2/17/08 and 2/22/08. Regular rate was $97.65 per night while my Veterans Advantage rate was $65.00 per night. My first time saving with my Veterans Advantage benefits more than paid for my membership to 2011, plus some savings left over. A great deal.

D. S., San Francisco, CA

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Thank you for a superior program. I have seen many and tried a few and none compare to yours in service and savings.

JF, USMC

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Thank you very much for your very rapid response to my inquiry. I support your organization and appreciate what it has done for us Vets. I hope your membership triples this year.

K.S., Meridian, Miss

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I did order from the Apple Store though Veterans Advantage and received the discount!

T.R.
Garrison, NY

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Just wanted to say thank you! My husband recently had a physical and was prescribed several medications. I just calculated the savings and on just 3 brand name medications alone, we saved over $23.00. These savings will be on a monthly basis!

C.B.
Palm Coast, FL

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Ordered almost $4000 of Dell computer hardware. Nice savings.

G.B.
Irvine, CA

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Aloha Mr. Higgins!

Mahalo Nui Loa (thank you, very much) for the great service you, and your company continue to provide us with. I salute you sir! You can count on my help 24/7.

Please take care of yourself and your Ohana (family). God bless you, your Ohana, and yes... God bless AMERICA too!

Aloha, H. Q. in Hawaii

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As an advocate and lobbyist for Veterans and military issues here in Washington, I have the opportunity to see and hear a lot throughout of what is going on around the country while visiting with old friends during Rolling Thunder weekend. The military community is a very tight knit group of people and this weekend I witnessed something very special... your promotion of Veterans Advantage!

Which is why I am writing to you... THANK YOU! It is so heartwarming to see someone create something this special to give back to those who put on a uniform. Recruiting companies to give back to our Veterans and military is very special. It’s about time.

I will send out a blast to all Veterans on my list and direct them to your site in an effort to help say thank you to our veterans. Good luck! If there is anything I can do to help you and your venture, please let me know.

E.K.
Washington, D.C.

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Just wanted to add thanks and that the drug plan is terrific. My wife went to the drug store and saved $26 today .

J.Y.
DeLeon Springs, FL

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I was only in the National Guard during the Viet Nam war but gained veteran status. I am presently a member of the Veteran’s Advantage and have been traveling on Amtrak using the Veteran’s Advantage discounts. My wife and I use Amtrak to pick up our grand children and drop them off some 600 miles from our home to them. The Veterans Advantage discount has been wonderfully appreciated. We are now looking into traveling to other areas on the Amtrak. It is because of your service that we have found a wonderful and relaxing means of travel in our country. Thank you for your wonderful work.

J.M.R.
Leona Valley, CA
 

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You have established an outstanding advantage for us Veterans. We did serve our Country and it great to see how you have been able to get industry to support us. I have traveled on Amtrak and taken the discounts--WOW--what a deal. ...I have SAVED much more that I paid for membership. Scott, thank you so very much.

W.H.
 

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Hello all staff at Veterans Advantage, I just wanted to say "Thank You" from my heart, I am a ‘Nam Vet with total disability, and your organization has been a great help to me. Please take a moment of your time and believe that I am not the only Vet that feels this way. May God Bless and Keep You.

M.W.
Kalamazoo, MI

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About a year and a half ago I wrote letter to Amtrak about my trip around the country and the service and my experiences along the way. I sent a separate note to the marketing dept. about how many vets I encountered on this round the country trip. The letter asked for a program and discounts for Vets because they loved the trains and were great ambassadors for rail passenger service.

I am astounded at what you have done with this idea. It’s wonderful. Each time I look at the site I see new improvements. Scott, I don’t know when you got involved with this project but I am sure it is your leadership that have moved things along. I am glad there is a name (yours) the public can contact.

R.S.
Minneapolis, MN

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I am sure I speak for most of us guys out here that sincerely appreciate the job you’re doing and the benefits we can reap from your efforts.
THANK YOU, PAL!

P.K.
West Lafayette, IN

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I just wanted to thank you for offering such a great service, I have been a member less than a week and I have saved $20.00 per night on hotel reservations. So, my membership has paid for itself! I can’t wait to see what I save on next!

I am going get my Dad to join too!

S.S.
Portland, OR

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The relationship between Amtrak and Veterans Advantage has been a godsend. The affordability of travel has allowed me to see my family more than once a month. I pray that you continue this benefit.

C.R.
California, MD

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I use my benefits a lot, especially with business travel on Continental and the Dell computer discount program too. Just to name a few. Thank you for these invaluable benefits in the program and your assistance.

A.C.K. PS.

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Thank you for your assistance. I have completed the required paperwork and will be mailing it. I appreciate your services however due to my current employment schedule I am unable to utilize the cards to make the cost effective. I have every intention of applying and using your card in the near future. Thank you for a superior program. I have seen many and tried a few and none compare to yours in service and savings.
Future customer

J.L.F
GySgt(R)
USMC

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To Sarah R and all who helped,
You folks are awesome!

I had little to no hope that anything would be accomplished. Yet I gave it a try, and you came through in a big way.

Thank you so much and have a great weekend!

S.J. Dick

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It was a pleasure to talk to you today. You answered all my questions concerning my membership. Both my wife and I have been members’ I Believe for over two years. I served in the Army, and wife is a former Marine. We served in the first gulf war. I am still serving in the Ohio Military Reserve as a Chaplains Assistant.

In Ohio Military Reserve many are prior service like myself, and I have told about this outstanding organization that I belong too. And they have looked into it, as far as I know to date 4 others have joined VA. They liked the idea that this deals with Veterans and their family members. Not too many other organizations have this.

I travel every 6 months to Los Angeles by Amtrak. I cannot tell you how much I have saved thanks to VA. We have used VA when the entire family traveled to California as well. Once again when we stay at a hotel and use it for car rentals. ...And again this summer when we go on a family vacation we will be using it. We will be traveling to Gettysburg and New York. Right now this family uses VA more than AAA. The only reason for AAA is the towing services they offer. But the way you guys are going it may come to this, eventually you guys may out shine AAA. Again thanks for all the good things that VA offers.

Sincerely

J.C.l.
Veteran
U.S. Army 76-78
Army Reserve 85-91 (Desert Storm)

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Thank you very much. Veterans Advantage has been extremely rewarding to me. I am very elated to be a member. The services and benefits are spectacular.

C.F.H

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Dear Veterans Advantage,

As a winner of tickets [awarded by Veterans Advantage] to the Freedoms Foundation Leavey Awards gala, I want to thank you for a wonderful and inspirational night. From the Fife and Drum Corps entrance and Timmy’s singing of the National Anthem, to the awards presentation and barbershop quartet, it was truly a memorable and educational night. Dr. Evgeny Pavlovich Velikhov’s speech on his work with Junior Achievement in Russia was especially interesting. Again, thank you for the wonderful night.

Semper Fi,

B.L.

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I want to personally thank you and all the North American Employees that provided a smooth and effortless move. I know it took a combination effort and it was short notice, but I was extremely impressed with North American. I also know that it was short notice to the extreme. My hat is off to all of you, I would recommend North American to anyone that asks.

Lou, our driver from Cord, was super great, he was on such a tough schedule working at the last minute and I did not mind being flexible with my schedule. The loaders from Beltman and un-loaders from Cord were outstanding. My mother-in-law was extremely impressed here in St Louis when they stopped and introduced themselves to her. She was amazed at how professional and how much courtesy they showed. I can’t say enough about them, I would recommend Lou, our driver, to anyone that needs to move.

The only bad thing I have to say is about packing, there seemed to be some issue with what was supposed to be packed and what was actually packed. It all worked out in the end, but I think if the packing would have been correct that the moved would have been a little smoother as far as time goes. But I was really ecstatic about the way things were loaded and even more so when things were unloaded. This is our fourth move, with twice as much household goods as any of the 3 before combined, it went much smoother and less headache than any of the others.

Please pass on my wish to be a reference for your superb service.

T.C.W.

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I spent over 10 years in the Marine Corps and I am one proud American. About a month ago my wife was upset that there are no companies that offer discounts or assist Veterans. She went on to saying that there are men and women who have given their time, bodies and some of their lives to give us the freedoms we have today, and yet nobody thanks them. In today’s society, businesses would rather hire a 23-year old kid who spent 4 years partying getting his degree instead of a 23-year old kid who has held the responsibility of others’ lives in his hands. When we discovered Veterans Advantage yesterday she and I were excited and signed up right away. This is a company that shows its pride in America by supporting those who have given us so much.

Semper Fi
R.L.T. II
Former Sgt. USMC

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The relationship between Veterans Advantage and Amtrak has been a godsend. The affordability of travel has allowed me to see my family more than once a month. I pray that you continue this benefit.
Thanks

Charles

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Thank you for taking the time to write us. I can see how much you and your company really care about our veterans by the efficiency of activating the accounts and the wonderful customer service rendered. In my opinion, this is more important than the benefits offered. You make it a breeze for our Veterans to use the benefits in a timely fashion and with minimum effort. This means so much to my hubby!

From the time of registration, I was very impressed with the kind and helpful service we received. We certainly will pass the word on to other veterans we know. They deserve every benefit that comes their way.

Thank you, again, for your wonderful company and for being there for our veterans!

God bless you and your company,

P.Di.F

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Just wanted to add thanks also that the drug plan is terrific my wife went to drug store and saved $26 today.

John

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Hello Scott,
Many thanks, was able to order almost $4000 of Dell computer hardware. Nice savings. Thanks again.
 

G.B.

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Hi Scott,
I just want to thank you for all that you are doing for the Veterans. I really loved serving my Country and so did my Husband. My son is now in the Navy actually he just graduated from Great Lakes this month. I have already used my card to travel with Amtrak to visit my sister in N.C. Again thanks for all you are doing.

B. and D. N.

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Dear Scott;
Thanks for letting me be part of this valuable program. I read each E-mail you send—word for word—like it very much.

Regards and thanks

D.W.C.

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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage and Amtrak

Mr. Higgins

Your request that I contact My Elected Officials will be honored!!

I am the Rhode Island State Council President of The Vietnam Veterans of America and also the President of my local Chapter. Forwarding your note to the Membership will be a pleasure and at the next State Council meeting I will bring up the topic under new business. If we here in Rhode Island can help in other ways feel free to call on us!!

In Service To America,
Rhode Island State Council President, Vietnam Veterans of America

L.A.G.
1st AIR CALVARY 9/1CAV

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Keep up the great work, Scott. I know it is a tedious and difficult task. I am sure I speak for most of us guys that sincerely appreciate the job you’re doing and the benefits we can reap from your efforts.
THANK YOU, PAL!

P.K.

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Scott,

Keep up the good work. I know I certainly appreciate the benefits offered to me by your organization because of my Veterans status.
Thanks again.

R.H.

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Subject: Re: Your Veterans Advantage Newsletter

I just wanted to say "Thank You" from my heart, I am a Nam vet with total disability, and your organization has been a great help to me...Please take a moment of your time and believe that I am not the only Vet that feels this way.

M.W.

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Subject: Re: Your Veterans Advantage Newsletter

Hello Scott:
I myself am very pleased with the newsletter.
It’s informative & has lots of discounts.
eep up the good work!

Curtis

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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage Info

Scott,
Thank you so much for your responsiveness to this matter. Much appreciated! And yes, I have told my veteran friends about this wonderful benefit. Again, thanks.

K.H.

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I have for some time, wondered why veterans who are 100% permanently disabled out of service to their country, combat related especially, are not honored in this way. My husband is such a man, and raising a family; subsisting on disability--as he requires a great deal of care, is not easy at all.

When he left the army after 18 years, as a field grade officer, his education and skills could’ve landed him a 6 figure income were it not for the fact that he was rendered 100% disabled. This is just a letter to give anybody there that cares a chance to think or respond or whatever. Not many really care. Not many even realize how many wars have gone on unreported, while American servicemen fought, died, or had their lives changed forever. They got no attention from the press, as these wars were often "classified".
 

Their lips are zipped, and they ask for nothing.
Many thanks,

J.V.

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Subject: Re: Veterans Advantage: A New Program for our nation’s Veterans

Thanks for the insight on your program. 26 million veterans with no voice is a good reason for your program. I will pass the word for you. I too am disappointed that a veteran that served 10 years before me and right on the heels if the Korean War cannot enjoy the benefits that I have taken for granted all these years. They too put their lives at risk just serving our country and being there. May they long be able to enjoy benefits your organization is putting together for them.

Have a Great Day

Richard

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