by Ken Quintanilla
Guam - From
reimbursements to the count of veterans on Guam
and its efforts in exploring employment opportunities - these were just some of
the topics discussed before lawmakers as the Office of Veterans Affairs discussed
there accomplishments and challenges at last night's information briefing.
Veterans
Affairs administrator John Unpingco spoke on what's on the horizon namely
expanding the cemetery. "We ask that you give us a chance to spread out
wings a little bit - figuratively speaking. We are on the move for bigger and
better things and we need your support," he said.
He added
plans are to close on two federal grants for the VA cemetery with $175,000
reserved for maintenance and four million dollars from the National Cemetery
Authority for expansion inclusive of more crypts, the construction of a
columbaria and an environmental and feasibility study.
