Did you know that the VA could be traced back to 1636 the Pilgrims passed a law that provided support for disabled soldiers

Sgt Kelli Mays — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 16:54:45 -0500

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/21573/85-years-providing-benefits-service-veterans/

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 5:07 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:07:34 -0500

But, of course. Two of those vets are still waiting for an appointment.

Just kidding folks don't flame me.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 5:09 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 17:09:01 -0500

I'm very proud to say that my 12th Great Grandfather, Elder William Brewster, the patriarch and religious teacher of the Pilgrims, co-authored the Mayflower Compact, and was an instrumental influence in many of the laws and edicts that were later penned to help govern the new colony. (B. 1566, D. 1644)

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 11 at 2015 7:58 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:58:01 -0500

Sgt Kelli Mays I wonder how those founding fathers would feel about the VA support for disabled soldiers today...

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Dec 11 at 2015 9:22 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:22:53 -0500

They were probably more efficient

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 9:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:47:25 -0500

Response by PFC David Ryba made Dec 12 at 2015 8:39 AM

PFC David Ryba — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 08:39:07 -0500

On the more serious side, did you know the establishment of a National Soldiers Homes system was one of the last pieces of legislation signed by President Lincoln prior to his assassination. The Milwaukee Soldiers Home campus, on the grounds of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, is one of the most intact examples of these early soldiers homes.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2015 12:52 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 00:52:05 -0500

It's nice to see that the VA comes from such honorable & noble beginnings. Time to return to its' original intent.