At a Crucial Time of War, U.S. Veterans Take up Journalism
“While the first saturation-coverage war in years unfolds in Europe, many may look to journalists with military backgrounds for context grounded in experience. Yet the ranks of vets in the U.S. media are thin,” the publication reports.
More to Patriotism Than a 1,776-foot Flagpole
There is a scene in the 15th season of "The Simpsons" where the family visits a store in Springfield called “Things Unnecessary,” a shop specialized in selling shamelessly extravagant, overpriced merchandise to people who cannot afford it. When happening upon a talking astrolabe that he quickly purchases, Homer exclaims in delight: “Oh God! It’s so unnecessary!”
Missing in America Honors Eight Forgotten Amarillo Veterans
The Amarillo community coming together to pay their respect to those forgotten, as the remains of unclaimed Amarillo-area veterans make their way to their final resting place.
In order to Save America, the White House Wants Veterans to Work in Trucking
America's trucking industry moves 72% of American goods, but needs 80,000 new truckers to keep the country moving. To answer this critical supply chain need, President Joe Biden is launching the Veterans Trucking Task Force to put veterans in driver's seats.
'98 Madison Grad Helps Prevent U.S. Military Suicide
Jennifer Prince worked as a naval-contracted dental hygienist when she noticed her patient had other needs.
WWII Veteran's Family Shares Stories, Positive Outlook
Upon the passing of a World War II veteran, his family wishes to remember him for his service and remarkably positive outlook.
Veterans Unpacked Podcast Presents Harish Mehta: "Spend 10% of your time on building and growing your business"
Harish Mehta founded Onward Technologies in 1991 - he remains its executive chairperson to date. In addition, he founded the not-for-profit organisation NASSCOM which represents India's technology industry. He is also an angel investor and spends considerable time mentoring younger entrepreneurs and with start-ups.
Women Veterans Conference Focuses on Issues
One woman suffered a ruptured spleen from a military doctor. Another woman awaited delayed treatment for a fractured pelvis, another for depression. Several women reported sexual harassment.
Let's Ensure Successful Reentry for Veterans During Second Chance Month
Veteran Michael Person is not talking about when he raised his hand to serve in the United States military. He is describing the group he lives with in the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUMV) in the Middlesex County Jail in Massachusetts.
Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit Visits Louisiana
Iberville Parish, John James Audubon Chapter, and Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit national tour welcomed home Vietnam veterans in Louisiana.
Wreaths Across America Tour Ends at LSU-Shreveport
Wreaths Across America wrapped up their national tour at LSU-Shreveport Saturday.
BCC PAVE Program Receives $2K Donation from Committee to Honor America's Veterans
On March 9, members of the Committee to Honor America’s Veterans (CHAV) presented a $2,000.00 check to the Brunswick Community College Foundation (BCCF).
World's Tallest Flagpole Planned for Maine; Billion-dollar Project to Honor Veterans
The nonprofit Wreaths Across America wants to put the tallest flagpole in the world in part of rural Maine.
Vietnamese Veterans Day Honors Service of Those Who Served 50 Years Ago
Veterans and their families, friends and supporters gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Court Square Saturday to commemorate national Vietnam Veterans Day.
Orlando Veteran’s Group Rallies Against Alleged 'mismanagement'
The group Concerned Veterans of America for Central Florida linked up with local veterans and activists Friday for a rally at the Lake Nona VA medical facility.
Veterans Complain about Community Caregivers Unprepared to Help Veterans
About 15 years ago, a woman working for Steven Connor, the director of Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services, was commuting to the office through downtown Northampton when she ran into trouble.
Rethinking VA Real-estate Footprint Calls for Closing Medical Facilities
Veterans Affairs plans to shut down three medical centers and reshape its real-estate footprint across the country. It is one part of the long-awaited plan mandated by Congress.
Veterans Affairs Holds Health Fair for LGBTQ+ Veterans in Indianapolis
There was a health fair Friday at the Irsay Family YMCA put on by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs local office.
Veterans Joining the Ukrainian Army Could Lose Benefits and US Citizenship
As the Russian military has been invading Afghanistan since Feb. 24, there has been a steady stream of footage of heartbreaking mass atrocities. The world has been dumbfounded by the footage. The world won't see anything like this coming out of Europe since the tragic collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.
Veterans Joining the Ukrainian Army Could Lose Benefits and US Citizenship
As the Russian military has been invading Afghanistan since Feb. 24, there has been a steady stream of footage of heartbreaking mass atrocities. The world has been dumbfounded by the footage. The world won't see anything like this coming out of Europe since the tragic collapse of Yugoslavia in the 1990s.