Veterans News & Announcements

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Memorial Day Program

2026 Memorial Day Parade Application

It's time to start planning for the Memorial Day Parade.  Please return the application as soon as possible.  Thank you!

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Marine Corporal Edwinson Thank You

 On Saturday, April 26th, the Town of Wilmington laid to rest one of their own. A true American hero. Corporal John E. “Eddie” Edwinson, Jr... more ››

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Motorcade Procession

The remains of Marine Corporal John E. Edwinson Jr. are anticipated to arrive in Boston at 4:30, and we  expect that the procession will... more ››

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Service Information for John E. Edwinson Jr.

Please join the Wilmington Department of Veterans Services on Saturday, April 26, 2025 as we lay Marine Cpl. John E.

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John E. Edwinson Jr. Obituary

All are welcome to gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Saturday, April 26th for Visitation... more ››

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New Hours Beginning April 1, 2025

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, we will be open until 7pm every Tuesday!  We welcome anyone who hasn't met us yet because of work to come... more ››

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2025 Memorial Day Parade Information and Application

The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held (rain or shine) on Monday, May 26, 2025.  Applications are due by May 19, 2025.

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Home Depot Foundation and Roadhouse Construction Install New Ramp for Vietnam Veteran

The Wilmington Department of Veterans Services would like to thank ROADHOUSE CONSTRUCTION and Home Depot for their generosity and hard work... more ››

Income and Asset Limits for Assistance Programs

Chapter 115· Veterans and Widows of Veterans· Single Asset Limit $8,400· Married Asset Limit $16,600

Forever GI Bill

The President just signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, also known as the “Forever GI Bill,”... more ››

Camp Lejeune Water

January 13, 2017
VA’s Rule Establishes a Presumption of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Exposure to Contaminants in... more ››

Online Tool to Assist Veterans with Discharge Upgrade Process

The Department of Defense, through a joint initiative with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is pleased to announce the launch of a web-... more ››

Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal

Veterans who served in Korea between June 25, 1950 and July 27, 1953 are eligible to receive this Medal

New Federal Veterans ID Card

VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for NewVeterans ID Card