VSO Talk Radio

Western Mass Veterans Radio 🎙️ on Classic Hits 977 with Jered Scott of  Wilbraham Veteran Services, our newest “Official” co-host, Jesus Pereira of Holyoke Veterans' Services and Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services.  On this week’s show, we had Rick Bettencourt, also know as the the “VA Guy”.  We discussed all everything you need to know about VA Mortgage Loans.  John Hurley’s Veteran’s Hi...

On this week’s show we are honored to have Tom Kelley, Medal of Honor Recipient and former Secretary of Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services   We discuss:  🔹Military Service 🔹Naming of Navy Destroyer DDG140 🔹his time as Secretary of Veterans Services under 4 Governors   

Veterans ID cards:  Different types How to Apply  Benefits of each type of ID

*New Expanded Care for Veterans in Crisis  *Veterans Crisis Line provides: ·      Access free, confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year. ·      Live Connection: Connect with a real person qualified to support Veterans. ·      The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. *The New VA Life Insurance, VALife

Stephanie Shaw, Director of Veterans Services for the City if Chicopee  breaks down the VA for us.  VA Basic 101  and what to expect.  

Non Service Connected Disability Pension is a benefit paid to wartime veterans with limited income who are no longer able to work. Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and unmarried dependent child(ren) of a deceased wartime Veteran.

Bryan Doe from the Springfield Vet Center shares with us all the programs and services available to Veterans and their families. 

The Veterans Advocacy Coalition, composed of former leaders who had previously established the Holyoke coalition in May of 2020 in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak at the Holyoke veterans’ home.  The new coalition consists of leaders from local Veterans’ organizations, family members and concerned citizens.   The Coalition’s mission is to champion the interests of military...

Property Abatement State Annuity Sales Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans Other benefits for Service-Connected Veterans

This week we bring back our good friend Jesus Pereira of Holyoke Veterans' Services as we discuss Filing a VA Claim, what’s the process, and what to expect from start to finish!  

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977/1250AM with Jered Sasen, Wilbraham Veteran Services & Eric Segundo, Ludlow Veterans Services In Studio Guest this week : Steve Connor, Director Central Hampshire Veteran Services On this weeks show we will talk about Veterans Homelessness and VA Housing Program and services available for Veterans.  Our Veteran of the week: David Mendoza, US...

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977/1250AM with Jered Sasen & myself  Special in Studio Guest this week week : Michael Slater, Director of Veterans Services for the Town of South Hadley and Easthampton Veterans' Services  On this show we will talk about Federal Burial Benefits as well as Massachusetts Burials and services.   Veteran of the week we highlighted: Scott F. H...

Western Mass Veterans Radio #WMVR on Classic Hits 977 FM/1250AM  This weeks’ show we talked about VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (Known as DIC). A tax -free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, children, or parents of Veterans who died in service or from service connected disabilities.  Special in Studio Guest: Charly Nicole, Director of Veterans Services for the Town of Belchertown Ve...

This weeks show we talk about the newly passed #PACTAct and Camp Lejeune Justice Act.   Special in Studio Guest: Jesus  Pereira, Director of Veterans Services for the City of Holyoke. Veterans of the week highlight: John Hurley, Marine -Vietnam Combat Veteran who received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained.  

Western Mass Veterans Radio Inaugural Show!  Special Guest VSO, Stephanie Shaw, Director of Veterans Services for the City of Chicopee.  We will interview Stephanie on her military service and her role as Director.  This weeks topic is Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115 Veterans Benefits 🔹what is chapter 115? 🔹Veteran eligibility  🔹benefits & service available under 115 🔹what’s needed t...

Western Mass Veterans Radio Is a Show That Connects Veterans, Active-Duty Military, National Guard, Family Members, and Spouses with Information and Services Available to them on The State and Federal Level.   Each Show Will Provide Information Related To Military Service, VA Benefits, State Benefits, Housing and Education, As Well As In depth Interviews, Special Guests Appearances, and One Of A K...