October 2025
Issue 123
October Highlights
- 1 October: currently enrolled students will receive a priority date– which will be the week of November 3rd for student veterans!
- 1 October: Deadline to complete application for December’s graduation. Go to elgin.edu for more details.
- 9 October: Application deadline for SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society!
You must complete the on-line enrollment verification directly to the VA to confirm that you are still enrolled in classes! If a student fails to verify their attendance for two consecutive months, then the VA will withhold their housing allowance until the verification has been completed.
On Monday, October 13th, the U. S. NAVY celebrates it’s 250th Birthday!
Some might be surprised to learn that the official birthday of the United States Navy is Oct. 13, 1775. Back then, it was known as the Continental Navy and consisted of a small fleet of ships patrolling to intercept ships sent to resupply British Army troops at or near the colonies. The creation of this fleet was not without controversy. The U.S. Government recognized the need to protect American interests against piracy and rival powers in the western hemi-sphere. The reason this milestone is significant is that in spite of the timeline of the original Continental Navy and the “reboot” of an American sea power. The date the Continental Navy came into existence is the officially recognized birth of the U.S. Navy. HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY U.S. NAVY!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Campaigns to fight breast cancer. From the installation hospital to The Pentagon Channel, there are many programs, messages, and fundraisers to help find a cure and support those affected by this disease. Military-Themed Museums Go Pink To Support Breast Cancer Awareness, is one example. According to some statistics, approximately one in eight women may develop an invasive form of the disease. Those stats alone make raising breast cancer awareness a crucial issue; for military women there is an additional concern. A 2009 Walter Reed Army Medical Center study found that women serving in the military have a slightly elevated risk of breast cancer.
Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Join an Organizaion
Edgewater Veterans Club
Meets on the 1st Wednesday at 7 pm
Contact: Tom Johnson
Email: tcjohnson1968@sbcglobal.net
Elgin Post 57– American Legion
Contact: Jason Shanahan, Asst. Adjutant
Phone: (847) 741-2358
Email: alelginpost57@yahoo.com
American Legion Auxiliary District 11 Board
Contact: Rebecca Larsen
Phone: (224) 201-9263
Email: beckyleemo12@gmail.com
HINES Hospital
Contact: Matthew Santos
Phone: (708) 990-9723
Lee Barrett Memorial AMVETS Post 202 Elgin
Meets on the 1st Monday at the American Legion Hall
820 North Liberty Street
Elgin, IL 60120
VFW Post 1307 Elgin
Contact: Bob Getz
Phone: (630) 777-8574
VAC-Veterans Assistance Commission
Contact: Jake Zimmerman, Superintendent
Phone: (630) 232-3550
719 South Batavia Ave., Building A
Geneva, IL 60134
VITAL Outreach Program
Contact: Krystal L. Gilewski, LCSW
Phone: (708) 202-4893
Support Over Stigma
Contact: Zoeie Kreiner
Phone: (630) 488-7842
Print Page
Documents
- Veteran and Military Benefit Activation Form - PDF
- Military Spouse and Family Educational Assistance Programs
- 2025 October Veterans Newsletter - PDF
If you require an accessible version of this newsletter, please contact webservices@elgin.edu.
Military Friendly School
Contact
Veteran Resource Center
Building F, Room F201
847-214-7531
veteranservices@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 7:00 pm
Friday: 8 am to 3:30 pm
Contact
Veteran Services Coordinator
Anitra King
Building F, Room F207
847-214-7531
aking@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Contact
School Certifying Official (SCO)
Valeria Garza Cordero
Building B, Room B156
847-214-7520
vgarzacordero@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm