Welcome to Region VI of the National Association for Black Veterans.
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
“Improving the Quality of life for All Veterans”
“No Veterans Left Behind”
Veterans Day - November 11 - Annual Veterans Day Service (by Shawnee American Legion Post 193)
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Corner of 5th and Jefferson Street, 40202 in front of the WWII Monument, Downtown Louisville, Ky
The program typically lasts approximately 45 minutes. We would be honored by your presence as we gather to recognize and show appreciation for the Veterans in our community.
Veterans affected by SNAP - News you can use.
IMPACT of GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (VETERANS information link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1z9MQa_3GE)
Week 7, November 10
- VA No Transition Program Assistance (no career counseling)
- Call Center VA (GI Bill & National Cemetery applicant assistance closed)
- Regional Office will be closed
- Public Affairs and Outreach to Veterans will cease
- No Grounds placement of headstones at VA Cemeteries
- No Presidential Memorial Certificates (will be issued)
- No outreach to state or community or faith based partners of VA Central Office
SERVICES NOT AFFECTED
- Medical Centers are open
- Benefits will continue to be processed and delivered
- Burials will continue
- Veterans Claims will continue to be processed
- VA Primary Call Center at 1-800-MYVA411
- Access to Veterans Crisis Line 988 option 1 open 24/7
- Homeless Services, Suicide Prevention programs and caregiver support will continue
Four (4) Vet Group have aligned: American Legion (1.6M members), American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans of America and Mission Roll Call the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026, section 2204 (on page 9) Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant program, supportive services for veterans families program.
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grants - https://sprc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/VA_National-Strategy-for-Preventing-Veterans-Suicide2018.pdf
National Diabetes Month
General Charles Young Corridor
Honoring our Veterans
Grand Opening March 2025 - Dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen (Texas) Click Here for Detail Link
Remember the advancements we have made
Governor Beshear Remarks during Veterans Day Ceremony - honoring 16 Black Veterans of Civil War
Check on a veteran, we are our brothers and sisters keeper. Wellness checks are encouraged as we stay connected with all veterans. Our veterans are in need of your assistance in their mental health and well-being, reach out to one or a few and take a moment to listen to them (you may never know how important this is in reference to every veteran).