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		<title>Local Features - Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS)</title>
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			<title>CAVHCS Emergency Preparedness Information</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Emergency_Preparedness.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:45:00 CDT</pubDate> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) gets ready for Hurricane Season</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Severe Weather Preparedness</hfs:titleshort> 
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			<title>CAVHCS hosted Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring &#34;The Platters&#34;</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Influenza.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 CST</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/ValentinesforVeterans_180x130.jpg" alt="CAVHCS hosted a Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring &#8216;The Platters&#8217;" title="CAVHCS hosted a Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring &#8216;The Platters&#8217;"><div>]]>CAVHCS hosted a Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring &#8216;The Platters&#8217;<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">CAVHCS hosted a Valentines for Veterans Concert featuring &#8216;The Platters&#8217;</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) hosted a complimentary Valentines for Veterans (V4V) Concert, featuring &#8220;The Platters,&#8221; in downtown Montgomery&#8217;s Davis Theater February 10.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Valentines Concert</hfs:titleshort> 
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			<title>Memorial Day 2011</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Memorial_Day_2011.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 01:00:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/MemorialDay130x180.jpg" alt="Memorial Day" title="Memorial Day"><div>]]>Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) conducted its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 30, on the Montgomery VA Medical Center, complete with patriotic music from the Capitol Sounds Band, a wreath laying ceremony, a 21-gun salute and of course the playing of Taps. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Memorial Day</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) conducted its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 30, on the Montgomery VA Medical Center, complete with patriotic music from the Capitol Sounds Band, a wreath laying ceremony, a 21-gun salute and of course the playing of Taps. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">2011 Memorial Day Observance</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) conducted its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 30, on the Montgomery VA Medical Center, complete with patriotic music from the Capitol Sounds Band, a wreath laying ceremony, a 21-gun salute and of course the playing of Taps. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Memorial Day 2011</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/CAVHCS_to_observe_Memorial_Day.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 13:47:00 CDT</pubDate> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Honor Guard prepares for Salute</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) will conduct its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 30, at the Montgomery VA Medical Center (215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109) complete with patriotic music from the Capitol Sounds, a wreath laying ceremony, a 21-gun salute and of course Taps.  </hfs:intro> 
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			<title>New Program enhances VA services for Family Caregivers</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/New_Program.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/NewProgram180X130.jpg" alt="New program" title="New program"><div>]]>Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the interim final rule for implementing the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010.  This new rule will provide additional support to eligible post-9/11 Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary Family Caregiver. <![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">New program</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the interim final rule for implementing the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010.  This new rule will provide additional support to eligible post-9/11 Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary Family Caregiver. </hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New Program for Caregivers</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the interim final rule for implementing the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act 2010.  This new rule will provide additional support to eligible post-9/11 Veterans who elect to receive their care in a home setting from a primary Family Caregiver. </hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Concert to Honor Hospitalized Veterans</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Concert_to_Honor_Hospitalized_Veterans.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:40:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/THUMBNAIL-The-Drifters-180x130-a.jpg" alt="A Veteran brought on stage from the audience brings down the house with a moon walk." title="A Veteran brought on stage from the audience brings down the house with a moon walk."><div>]]>Concert to Increase Awareness of Hospitalized Veterans and to support Veterans, active duty, and family member communities.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">A Veteran brought on stage from the audience brings down the house with a moon walk.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">The Drifters give the gift of song along with the non-profit organization Help Hospitalized Veterans (HHV) show appreciation to Veterans, active duty and their families for their service to our Nation. A Veteran brought on stage from the audience brings down the house with a moon walk.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">This Magic Moment</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Concert to Increase Awareness of Hospitalized Veterans and to support Veterans, active duty, and family member communities.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Valentines for Veterans Concert &amp; Welcome Back</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Valentines_for_Veterans_Concert_Welcome_Back.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:08:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/Thumbnail-Drifters-180x130.jpg" alt="Veterans Concert showcasing The Drifters starring Bobby Hendricks." title="Veterans Concert showcasing The Drifters starring Bobby Hendricks."><div>]]>Valentines for Veterans Concert &amp; Welcome Back<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Veterans Concert showcasing The Drifters starring Bobby Hendricks.</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Due in large part to the support of the City of Montgomery and Troy University, we are excited to announce that Montgomery is one of only 17 cities in the nation to be selected to host a Valentines for Veterans Concert, said CAVHCS Director, Glen E. Struchtemeyer. The Valentines for Veterans Concert Series is designed to provide communities like ours with an opportunity to show our appreciation to Veterans, active duty and their families for their service to our Nation.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Valentines for Veterans</hfs:titleshort> 
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			<title>Veterans Day Parade Overview</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Veterans_Day_Parade.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:38:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/Parade-180x130-111810.jpg" alt="Celebrating Veterans Day with flags" title="Celebrating Veterans Day with flags"><div>]]>CAVHCS celebrated Veterans Day for more than a week with traditional and inaugural parades and much more.
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">Celebrating Veterans Day with flags</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">CAVHCS celebrated Veterans Day for more than a week with traditional and inaugural parades and much more.
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			<hfs:titleshort type="string">Veterans Day Parade Events</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>CAVHCS celebrated Veterans Day for more than a week with traditional and inaugural parades and much more.
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			<title>CAVHCS Clearinghouse for PTSD Resources</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/CAVHCS_Clearinghouse_for_PTSD_Resources.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:44:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/Feature-PTSD-Vehicle-110310-180x130.jpg" alt="Military Trauma Help at CAVHCS" title="Military Trauma Help at CAVHCS"><div>]]>Military Trauma Help at CAVHCS<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">CAVHCS provides resources and support made available to service and family members for those who have significantly impacted by their military service.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">CAVHCS Clearinghouse for PTSD </hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Military Trauma Help at CAVHCS</hfs:indexdescription> 
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			<title>Veterans Day Color Guard</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/Veterans_Day_Color_Guard.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:30:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/Feature-Tuskegee-Veterans-Day-Color-Guard-180-x-130.jpg" alt="Veterans Day Color Guard Ceremony" title="Veterans Day Color Guard Ceremony"><div>]]>Veterans Day Color Guard<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:intro type="string">CAVHCS will hold its traditional week-long celebration of Veterans Day events in early November but will NOT feature the traditional observance.</hfs:intro> 
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			<title>New VA Clinic expands services to Veterans, Active Duty</title> 
			<link>http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/features/VA_Clinic_expands_services_to_Veterans_Active_Duty.asp</link> 
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:51:00 CDT</pubDate> 
			<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.centralalabama.va.gov/CENTRALALABAMA/images/Ft-Rucker-CBOC-Salute-180by130.jpg" alt="veterans saluting at CBOC opening" title="veterans saluting at CBOC opening"><div>]]>Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) recently officially opened the Wiregrass Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Rucker, Ala. in a short ceremony.<![CDATA[</div>]]></description> 
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			<hfs:imagealt type="string">veterans saluting at CBOC opening</hfs:imagealt> 
			<hfs:intro type="string">Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) recently officially opened the Wiregrass Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Rucker, Ala. in a short ceremony.</hfs:intro> 
			<hfs:titleshort type="string">New VA Clinic Expands Services</hfs:titleshort> 
			<hfs:indexdescription>Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) recently officially opened the Wiregrass Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Rucker, Ala. in a short ceremony.</hfs:indexdescription> 
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