Military and Veterans Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:45:38 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:45:38 +0000 Dumaguete Info https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/forums/military-and-veterans.74/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:06:52 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/the-war-effort-the-iron-cross.75933/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/the-war-effort-the-iron-cross.75933/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy War had created the need for more steel and metals to help the armament industries keep up demand.
So this article I have just read, showed to what lenghts some people over the years have gone to, in support of " the war effort" of the past.
What it does not tell, is the loss of life, to achieve the objective, and how can you put a value on those who gave their lives...

The War Effort.....the Iron Cross]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:17:47 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/veterans-advocate-center.75929/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/veterans-advocate-center.75929/ invalid@example.com (PauHana) PauHana Focus: assisting U.S. military veterans with VA benefits, disability claims and advocacy
Featured Experts: Rob Bailey, Bryan Blain and Stacey Michelon
Registration: limited seating registration required]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:21:49 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/almost-80years-on.75852/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/almost-80years-on.75852/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy While I understand the need for defence of any country at times of attack or threat,
The fact that we in the the Western world, have enjoyed a relatively peaceful period,
should not mean we become complacent or unguarded.
However, after world war two ended and the atrocites unfolded of the Nazi Regime in Germany,
The Jewish nation and the state of Israel never...

Almost 80years on]]> 5 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:56:35 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/srrv-military-draftees-as-well-as-career.37065/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/srrv-military-draftees-as-well-as-career.37065/ invalid@example.com (Chriswlan) Chriswlan
Thanks guys!

Chris]]> 6 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:52:11 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/fyi-ace-doctors-hospital.59069/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/fyi-ace-doctors-hospital.59069/ invalid@example.com (Happy Camper) Happy Camper
Got back home and sent a message to ISOS, that manages Tricare here. I asked if they are a certified provider as far as hospital services and labs go. They are not.

So if you use them, don't expect any reimbursement. Some of the doctors may be certified, but...

FYI Ace Doctors Hospital]]> 47 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:06:30 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/us-manila-va-office.75740/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/us-manila-va-office.75740/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:18:02 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/social-security-pension.75574/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/social-security-pension.75574/ invalid@example.com (vonmark) vonmark https://ph.usembassy.gov/services/social-security/#]]> 1 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:14:56 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/us-embassy-dumaguete-outreach.75520/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/us-embassy-dumaguete-outreach.75520/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines 

U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines 

January 5, 2023


Message for U.S. Citizens: Remote Services in Dumaguete on February 8, 2024



The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit and Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will visit Dumaguete, Philippines on February 8, 2024, to provide remote services to U.S. Citizens. The services include:



American Citizens Services (ACS)...

US Embassy Dumaguete Outreach]]> 9 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 11:21:32 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/happy-birthday.75491/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/happy-birthday.75491/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO 10 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:44:26 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/armistice-day-2023.75493/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/armistice-day-2023.75493/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy Todays rememberance day in UK is seeing hopefully a peaceful protest taking place in London with regard to the Israeli - Gaza situation.
While the on going War between Ukraine- Russia has taken a back step on the news channels recently, yet people are continuing to die there too.
Remembrance of those who lost their lives during the two World Wars is respectful, but it is with prayerful hope that these present day conflicts will eventually end in the Peace that we all would like...

Armistice Day 2023]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:18:02 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/semper-fidelis.75083/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/semper-fidelis.75083/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy Todays reading is about "Great is thy Faithfulness"
Here's part of it, just thought I would share it with you guys, out of respect for for your services.]]> 8 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:59:02 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/d-a-v.75300/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/d-a-v.75300/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO 2 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:39:04 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/rememberance-day-2022.74804/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/rememberance-day-2022.74804/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy May peace reign once again as we remember those who gave their lives in the name of freedom.]]> 3 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:25:16 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/inviting-my-so-to-my-home-country-uk.74493/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/inviting-my-so-to-my-home-country-uk.74493/ invalid@example.com (DAVE1952) DAVE1952 At this present time I have done no research on this matter, I guess we will have to jump through a few hoops to achieve our objective one fly in the ointment being she is already married to another, however this matter is in hand by a Lawyer in her family and I'm hopeful this will be finalised in the very near future?

Has anyone...

INVITING MY SO TO MY HOME COUNTRY UK]]> 42 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:06:35 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/ua-marine-base-s-toxic-water.74508/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/ua-marine-base-s-toxic-water.74508/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO 1 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:53:11 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/medications-from-express-scripts.74279/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/medications-from-express-scripts.74279/ invalid@example.com (Laceman) Laceman 2 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:39:36 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/whos-side-are-you-on.74270/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/whos-side-are-you-on.74270/ invalid@example.com (john boy) john boy It is beyond my belief that a retired polititician would suggest Ukraine give up some of it's territory to Russia in the hope of ending the war sooner rather than later.
As time goes on and the stockpiles of weaponry are depleted, for everyones sake, this totally unacceptable"Military Operation" in...

Who's side are you on?]]> 29 Wed, 04 May 2022 00:49:04 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/bureaucrats-with-a-sense-of-humour.74222/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/bureaucrats-with-a-sense-of-humour.74222/ invalid@example.com (Senjenbing) Senjenbing
Lump sum for long service

A recent story on the Army Rumour Service website followed an exchange between Lt Col Robert McLaren, who retired in 2001 after a long career. So long, that the letter he received from the Army Paymaster setting out the terms of his tax-free ‘lump sum’ award, based on his completed years of service, stated:

“You retired from the Royal Scots...

Bureaucrats with a sense of humour]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:52:32 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pearl-harbor-day.70974/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pearl-harbor-day.70974/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:58:08 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/happy-birthday.70396/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/happy-birthday.70396/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO 14