VA Impacts during Shutdown

Staff/KL - 10/1/2025

The vast majority of VA benefits and services will continue uninterrupted during the ongoing government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday, however the department did warn that some critical care and assistance programs will be impacted. 
 
According to the announcement, the following will be impacted: 
  • VA Regional Offices will be closed 
  • VA will not process applications for pre-need burials 
  • VA will not provide career counseling services. 
  • VA will not provide transition assistance program activities. 
  • VA will cease public affairs and outreach efforts to veterans. 
  • The GI Bill Hotline will be closed. 

 

 

The following will not be impacted. 
  • VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics and Vet Centers will remain open
  • VA Benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits. 
  • Burials will continue at VA National Cemeteries. 
  • Applications for headstone markers and burial benefits processing will continue. 
  • The Board of Veterans' Appeals will continue to make decisions. 
  • VA Contact Centers (1-800-MyVA411) will remain open 
  • The Veterans Crisis Line (Dial 988, Press 1) will remain open 24/7. 

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Veterans of Foreign Wars            Menifee VFW Post 1956   P.O. Box 321 Menifee, CA 92586

EIN: 95-3319357- 501(c) (19) Veteran Non-Profit: C2326557

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June 14, 2024

Our Post has completed another banner year with successful accomplishments in its VFW Programs, stellar Membership increase, and community visibility thanks to an excellent team of VFW members volunteering many hours to accomplish our Mission.
Here is a month-by-month notable accounts of our successful accomplishments:
January 2024:
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Collaborated in developing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for a regional non-profit Economic Development Coalition (EDC) in the Southwest Riverside County.
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VFW Post members participate in the Unclaimed Heroes Ceremony at RNC
February 2024:
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Participated in the Mayor’s Tech Idea Exchange – jobs for Veterans
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VFW Programs Award Ceremony at Menifee Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
March 2024
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Collaborated in the Mayor’s Charity Gala
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Participated with our Post Auxiliary in delivering Spring Tea extravaganza
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Coordinated with the City of Menifee – 2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
April 2024:
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Participated in honoring cadets of Paloma Valley High School NJROTC
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Collaborated with the City of Menifee Better Together Community Beautification
May 2024:
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Participated with Southwest Riverside County Higher Education Coalition in developing a resolution to establish a four-year University in the region
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Participated in the Mt. San Jacinto College State of the College address
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Collaborated with the City of Menifee in delivering Memorial Day 2024
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Elected, appointed, and installed a new slate of officers for 2024-2025 June 2024:
• Participated at Miller-Jones Mortuary flag retirement
• California VFW State Convention June 19 -23
• District 3 Commander John Z. Hernandez has provided recommendations to the VFW State Commander on our eligibility to be named All-American 4 years in arrow. We are now ranked 15th in Division 7, Nationwide.