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BVA Sponsors OPS Participants in California
International Marathon
For the first time, the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) through the Operation Peer
Support (OPS) committee sponsored and represented the BVA during the California
International Marathon (CIM) held in Sacramento on Sunday, December 6th, 2015.
Read More!
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New BVA Membership Application Now Available
BVA has updated our membership application, which is now available in multiple
accessible formats. Join BVA today and add your voice to your fellow veterans to ensure
no blinded veteran is left behind!
Click Here to Download an Application
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"For the first time, he felt comfortable enough around
others to tell his story. He knew they had walked a
similar path."
One family's story about the path to recovery after sight loss.
Read More!
The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an
organization of blinded veterans helping
blinded veterans. Through our service
programs, regional groups, resources, and
advocacy before the legislative and executive
branches of government, we hope to make
life better for blinded veterans. We will be
there with encouragement and support, to
ensure no blinded veteran is left behind.
Learn More About BVA
News & Notes
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January 29, 2016
Looking Forward to BVA Convention in Milwaukee
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January 29, 2016
BVA Welcomes Adams as New Leader at AFB
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December 11, 2015
BVA OPS Participants Run in California International Marathon
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November 23, 2015
Add Your Voice! Stay Informed About the Latest Legislative Developments
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November 3, 2015
Accessibility Highlights Newly Designed Blinded Veterans Site
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October 1, 2015
BVA Names Melanie Brunson to Government Relations Post
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September 22, 2015
BVA Staffer Attends VA Council of American Federation of Government Employees
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September 18, 2015
Blinded Veterans Association and Blind Veterans UK Attending Major Charles R. Soltes,
Jr. O.D. Golf
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September 2, 2015
British Blinded Veterans To Join American Counterparts At Annual California Memorial
Golf Event
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BVA November-December 2015 Bulletin
Regional group activities, White Cane Day events, and Veterans Day commemorations
highlighted a busy post-convention autumn season for BVA members and their families
throughout the country. This issue of the Bulletin reflects briefly on the national convention and
reports on activities that followed.
In This Issue...
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Legislative Update - by Melanie Brunson
President’s Page - by Dale Stamper
BVA Members, Friends Honor All Veterans
At Biloxi BRC, Patience Trumps Stubbornness - by Kenneth Breakey
BVA Board Approves 71st Convention Site
A Review of iOS 9 - by Tim Hornik
And Whose Hand Would God Use? - by Edna Dixon
My First BVA Convention: What a Joy! - by Warner Murray
Around BVA
Auxiliary’s View - by Pam Hogan
From the Field Staff - by Wade Davis
Of Note
Letters to the Editor
In Remembrance
Final Thought
Featured Veteran
Past National President Mark Cornell
South Texas Regional Group, was born in Buffalo New York, and served for 18 years in the
United States Air Force. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star and Air Medal, performing during
his service such duties as Air Force Security Police Specialist, Audio-Visual Production
Specialist, Combat Aerial Photographer.
While still on active duty and attending Syracuse University to pursue a career in electronic
journalism, Mark lost his much of sight as a result of a rare reaction to Lyme’s Disease caused
by a tick bite that went unnoticed.
Read More About Mark Cornell
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