John Morris Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 32 minutes ago, Cal said: Just heard on the news that I can set up an appointment for my jab Now that's some most greatest excellent news of all! Hope you get a speedy appointment Cal. Link to comment
FlGatorwood Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/product-detail.cfm?id=16579&title=Vietnam Veteran%3A All Gave Some%2C 58%2C479 Gave All - Classic Edition Vintage O.D. Hat Link to comment
John Morris Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 18 hours ago, FlGatorwood said: https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/product-detail.cfm?id=16579&title=Vietnam Veteran%3A All Gave Some%2C 58%2C479 Gave All - Classic Edition Vintage O.D. Hat That's a neat website Steven, thanks for sharing that! May have to pull the trigger on a nice looking cap! Link to comment
FlGatorwood Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 In case any veteran wants a military discount at Home Depot, Lowe's or any other store which provides a military discount to a veteran, scan your DD 214, upload it to this site and then over to your store. I am about to pull the trigger on an Agent Orange hat. VA says that we weren't there, but I know for sure that it was sprayed and we were close enough to get it. I didn't realize at the time how dangerous it was and considered it a part of the war. Now, my feet hurt and itch so badly and the podiatrist says that the nerves in my feet have died causing the pain and itching. But, VA says that is not related, even to those troops on the ground. Link to comment
Gunny Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said: scan your DD 214, Umm, NO. Last thing I need them is to have that info floating out and around there servers for who knows who to get into. If they don't accept my VA card no problem. Keep the discount. Sucks how the VA treats these guys when they good and well KNOW they were poisoned. Link to comment
Gene Howe Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 My VA card, with my picture, has always sufficed at HD and Lowes and any other place that offers Vet discounts. Gunny, it may be regional, but Agent Orange affected vets are cared for here. If they are sick, they get care. The VA may not officially attribute the symptoms to AO but, they get care, nonetheless. Link to comment
FlGatorwood Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Just another thing, those who did not retire from the military can use this process to shop online at a Post Exchange or Navy Exchange. It is like shopping at Amazon, but be prepared to spend money. It is expensive. Link to comment
Cal Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Between the wife and I we attempted to call all day yesterday for the appt.; approx 300 times! Always busy. One call to our local pharmacy and I am on the list. No idea when they will get the vaccine. Link to comment
FlGatorwood Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 My sister lives in Snellville, GA and she thinks that the government is going to call her to arrange an appointment. I wished her good luck. LOL Today, our governor announced that Publix, a chain grocery store with pharmacies will start administering the vaccine. He gave a website to go to get an appointment. It is not up yet, but early in the morning, will burn up the keyboard to see if I can get one. And, will see if I can transfer my wife's 2nd shot to the local grocery store. The Sacred Heart has moved from a local church to a suburb of Gulf Breeze. The only problem is that the new 3 mile bridge across the bay was seriously damaged by barges being tied to it during hurricane Sally. It won't be open until late March, but the appointments are next week. At least, the folks over there won't have to drive the 40 miles one way to get their first shots. Two of our local hospitals can't get the vaccine neither can the local health department. The local VA now has vaccine, but getting an appointment there is as bad as the rest of the system. Link to comment
Gunny Posted January 13, 2021 Report Share Posted January 13, 2021 56 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said: My sister lives in Snellville, GA and she thinks that the government is going to call her to arrange an appointment. I wished her good luck. LOL Yeah good luck with that one. Link to comment
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted January 14, 2021 Report Share Posted January 14, 2021 Well, Marie and I are now on the waiting list for the vaccine. Our health provider sent out a message that they are coordinating with the county health department to provide the shots. We aren't eligible until Feb. 1, but at least our name is on the list...this is apparently an appointment thing at the hospital (only one in our county) to monitor for side effects. Link to comment
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