VAMC Kerrville Shuttle Schedule to VAMC Audie Murphy, San Antonio - Reservations Required 

VAMC Kerrville Shuttle Schedule     (Arrival Times Are Approximate as of:  16 Feb 2023) 
Schedule Your Seat on the Shuttle with the Travel Office (David): (830) 896-2020 ext. 12418 
(If you miss the shuttle coming back to Kerrville call Patient Travel Office at VAMC Audie Murphy, San Antonio: (210) 617-5300 ext. 15333) 
Departs Kerrville and Arrives At ALM 
7:30a.m. -  8:45 a.m. 
11:00a.m.   -  12:15 p.m. 
1:00 p.m.  -  2:15 p.m. 
3:00 p.m.  -  4:15 p.m. 
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Departs ALM and Arrives at Kerrville 
7:30 a.m.  -  8:45 a.m. 
11:00a.m.  -  12:15 p.m. 
1:00 p.m.  -  2:15 p.m. 
3:00 p.m.  -  4:15 p.m. 
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Pick up and Drop off Locations
at Kerrville – Canteen Entrance
at Audie L. Murphy – Outbound Lane Only except during inclement weather or severity of patient. 

Local Events and News

Ex Military Flyers Meeting on Wednesday, June 18

The next Ex Military Flyers meeting is on Wednesday, June 18, at the Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 11:00 am for a meet-and-greet, buffet lunch at 11:30 am, and a program at noon.  Please RSVP with ROGER via email at rwhcchansen@twc.com or by calling him at 830-992-9205. 

Fredericksburg Mobile Food Pantry
2nd Saturday of Every Month at Fredericksburg
United Methodist Church

Next Drive-Thru Distribution is Saturday, June 14, 2025

250th Army Birthday and Flag Day Celebration Saturday, June 14 Invitation

All are invited to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army and Flag Day at the VFW Post 7105 located at 710 S Washington St on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 4pm.  There will be cake and light food, and all are welcome to attend. 

Saturday, June 14 in Kerrville Hill Country Veterans Center Honoring Women Veterans
June 12 we honor women veterans on the 77th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. This United States law enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members of the armed forces in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the recently formed Air Force. Before this act, women, except for nurses, were not allowed to serve in the military except during times of war. 
 
Here is a good article from the VA:   https://news.va.gov/120565/women-veterans-recognition-day/

 

Texas Tech University's Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive seeking Vietnam Veterans to participate in Oral History Project

Oral History Project Information (click here)

The Vietnam Center & Archive Information (click here)

     Since 1999, the Oral History Project at the Vietnam Center and Archive has been conducting interviews with those who experienced the war, and who lived through the era. We believe it is vital that any true understanding of the war must include the input of those who participated in this historic moment. We strive to include all voices, including both military and civilian personnel who were in Southeast Asia and at support facilities world-wide. 

     It is essential that we continue to reach out to war veterans and wartime civilians in both the U.S. and Vietnam to capture their recollections for use by researchers, as well as for anyone who is interested in a more thorough understanding of the Vietnam War.  It is imperative that we record those voices before time takes them away, leaving future generations without that vital personal connection to one of the 20th Century’s most controversial, tragic, heroic, and enduring events. 
      Please help us preserve your history by participating in the Oral History Project at the Vietnam Center and Archive.  Visit:  http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/oralhistory/ for more information. 

Gillespie County
Veterans Service Office
95 Frederick Rd Suite 200
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624

Telephone: (830) 997-3758
Fax: (830) 997-3245

Honor A Veteran

Honor Flight Austin is recruiting Veterans to apply for the Honor Flight trip to Washington DC.  

2025 FLIGHTS

Flight #98: May 30 - 31
Flight #99: August 22 -23
Flight #100: September 19 - 20
Flight #101: October 24 - 25

 

Dates of Active Duty Service for Honor Flight / Applications 

WWII:  December 1941 – December 1946 

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Korea:  June 1950 – 

January 1955 

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Vietnam:  February 1961 –

May 1975

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Cold War:  December 1941 – May 1975  

Cold War Veterans should use the Vietnam Veteran application till they create a new application. 

* WWII and Korean War Veterans can now live anywhere in the state of Texas.  
* Vietnam Veterans & Cold War Veterans (new category) must live in the surrounding 14 counties  (Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson).  

Applications must have a copy of your DD-214, a military photo (if you have one) and a current photo.  VSO can upload the applications at local office to Honor Flight Austin, but please call before you stop by the office.  

For more information this is the website:  https://honorflightaustin.org/