Monthly Archives: May 2012

Blinded Vets Recognize Countrymen Who Gave All

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

Battling jet lag and 90-degree heat and high humidity, and dressed in a black suit, Operation Iraqi Freedom blinded veteran Steve Baskis presented the BVA Memorial Day wreath at The Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Assisting in … Continue reading →

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Blind Veterans UK to Host American Veterans in Brighton

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Four blinded American veterans of the United States Armed Forces who lost their sight and then became role models for others living with blindness will visit their counterparts in England May 20-27 at the Blind Veterans UK Brighton Centre. All … Continue reading →

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AL AVINA NAMED TO BVA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POST

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

The National Board of Directors of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) has announced the appointment of Al Avina as the organization’s new Executive Director at its Washington, DC headquarters. The appointment was effective April 30, 2012. Avina will direct the … Continue reading →

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