Links & Resources

Honor Flight Trips at No Cost Information

Veterans applying for the Honor Flight trips through Honor Flight Austin may use the below applications [WWII, Korea (must have the Korean Service Medal on DD-214), and Vietnam (must have the Vietnam Service Medal on DD-214)]. By submitting your application now, you can get on the list for the upcoming flights. The trip is free of charge. Spouses cannot go on the trip. Print the application (single-sided) and attach a copy of your DD-214 or WWII discharge document and bring it to Tami King's office. If you want to go on a trip with another veteran, write that at the top of your application. The application will be scanned and sent to the POC.

Check out additional information on Honor Flight Austin.

2026 Flights

Flight #103: March 6-7
Flight #104: April 24-25
Flight #105: May 15-16

Applications for the Different Eras of Service

Requirements are:

WWII (Service during December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946).
Korea (Service from June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 and must have the Korean Service Medal on DD-214).
Vietnam (Service from August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 and must have the Vietnam Service Medal on DD-214).

Kerrville VA Medical Center Programs & Contact Info

The VA Welcome Kit makes it easier for service members, veterans, family members, caregivers and survivors to understand the many different benefits and services offered by VA. "The Welcome Kit can help guide you whether it's time to go to school, get a job, buy a house, get healthcare, retire or make plans for your own care as you age," said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie.

The VA welcome kit in PDF format contains the following:

Your Benefits
- Understand how VA can meet your needs.
Your Eligibility
- Understand more about it and how it affects your VA benefits.
Your Disability Rating
- Understand how your disability rating affects your eligibility.
Your Journey
- See how VA can support you throughout your life.
Your Checklist
- Learn about ways to access the benefits and services you deserve.
Your Emergency Resources
- Find mental health resources and access immediate care.
Your Quick Start Guides
- Get additional details on accessing key VA Benefits and services.

Access more information about VA benefits and services on the U.S. Department of Government Affairs website.

Shuttle

View the VAMC Kerrville Shuttle Schedule to VAMC Audie Murphy, San Antonio (PDF). Reservations are required.

VAMC Kerrville Shuttle Schedule (Arrival Times Are Approximate as of: 16 February 2023)

Schedule Your Seat on the Shuttle with the Travel Office (David): 830-896-2020, ext. 12418
(If you miss the shuttle coming back to Kerrville, call Patient Travel Office at VAMC Audie Murphy, San Antonio: 210-617-5300, ext. 15333)

Departs Kerrville & Arrives At ALM

7:30 am to 8:45 am
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
1 pm to 2:15 pm
3 pm to 4:15 pm

Departs ALM & Arrives at Kerrville

7:30 am to 8:45 am
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
1 pm to 2:15 pm
3 pm to 4:15 pm

Pick-up & Drop-off Locations

At Kerrville - Canteen Entrance
At Audie L. Murphy – Outbound Lane Only except during inclement weather or severity of patient.

Additional Resources

Ex Military Flyers Meeting
- Meets monthly on third Wednesday at 11 am with a Meet and Greet, 11:30 am Buffet Lunch followed by 12 pm Program at Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Fredericksburg, Texas.
- For info, email Roger Hansen.
Gillespie County Honor Guard
- Meets on 2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at the National Guard Armory at 598 Armory Rd.
- Honor Guard Information (PDF).
- The volunteer group provides military honors for our veterans in Gillespie County.
- If you would like to find out more about the Honor Guard, just show up at the meeting or contact:
  - BG Jim Bisson (USA-Ret.), Director, Gillespie County Honor Guard and Commander, VFW Post 7105.
  - Cell: 512-517-4211.
  - Email Jim Bisson.
If you're a veteran who is hungry or you know a veteran who needs meals: Honor Veterans Now - Meals for Vets
- Honor Veterans Now is seeking volunteers for our Meals for Vets program to:
  - Call veterans to check on their well-being
  - Help with special events.
  - Assist with office tasks such as data entry, filing, online research, and mailings.
- View an informational flyer about Meals for Vets (PDF)
- For more information, please call 830-992-3375 or email Honor Veterans Now
ProjectMEND: non-profit organization that provides people living with disability and illness with medical equipment and assistive technologies. Special grant through the Texas Veterans Commission to help Veterans and their family members (includes spouses, surviving spouses and dependents): see the following flyers:
- Page 1 ProjectMEND flyer (JPG).
- Page 2 ProjectMEND flyer (JPG).
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor requests all Veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart Medal to sign up for the Roll of Honor Data Base. It is free of charge and is for living and deceased veterans. View the enrollment form application (PDF).
Texas Ramp Project Resource:
- Thomas (Tom) Canfield, Gillespie County Co-Coordinator.
- Phone: 903-521-4526 (cell).
- Email Thomas (Tom) Canfield.
Urgent Care VA Contracted Facilities in Fredericksburg and Kerrville - VA urgent care billing information card.
- Find out about your urgent care benefits, and where you can go for urgent care treatment.
- Search for VA contracted urgent care locations.
VA Care in the Community: South Texas (Kerrville and San Antonio areas) Non-VA Community Care Brochure (PDF). If you go to an Emergency Room or are admitted to a Civilian Hospital, you must notify the VA within 72 hours - this does not guarantee the VA will pay the bill. It is based on your priority group and several laws. All outside care is your responsibility unless you have an appointment in writing from the VA that authorizes that appointment.
VHS Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR Services): Community Based Employment Services (PDF). VAMC Kerrville Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Gary Powers can explain different types of programs available:
- Office 830-896-2020 Ext 12064 or Cell 210-573-6287.
- Email Gary Powers.
AACOG Weatherization Assistance Program is funded by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and United States Department of Energy. The program is designed to help low-income people overcome high cost of energy by installing weatherization energy conservation measures in their homes - at no cost. The program is open to applicants whose overall household income falls at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Homeowners and renters can apply.
Wheel Chair Clinic on Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm at VAMC Kerrville 7th Floor
- For more information, contact Program Support Assistant for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at 830-896-2020, ext. 1-2228.