Event Honoring Veterans of the Vietnam War Will be Held by the City, County, and DAR
City and county officials will join with the John Benning Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Vietnam veterans by proclaiming March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Moultrie and Colquitt County in posterity.
Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Those who served in the Vietnam War will be honored during two ceremonies, one in Greenville and one in Royse City, on Tuesday, March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
On National Veterans Day, Chicopee Plans its First Event to Honor Vietnam Veterans
Recognizing that Vietnam War veterans never received the respect and appreciation they deserved, city officials are joining with multiple other organizations to honor those who fought in arguably the country’s most controversial war.
Mississippi Will Celebrate and Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America
A national group honoring America’s veterans will host a free event in Mississippi next week to honor the sacrifices of America’s military veterans.
W.Va. Delegation Moved by President's Address
After hearing direct pleas for assistance from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, West Virginia’s congressional leaders expressed continued support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s vicious invasion.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn Proposes Reducing Wait Times at VA Hospitals
After hearing direct pleas for assistance from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, West Virginia’s congressional leaders expressed continued support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s vicious invasion.
North Carolina ROTC Roundtable to Highlight Contributions by African American Servicemembers
The 2nd North Carolina ROTC Roundtable will be held at Fayetteville State University’s Seabrook Auditorium on March 18, 2022 at 10:00am.
The WVA and APSU Hosting an Education Summit for Women Veterans on March 26
On Saturday, March 26, the Women Veterans of America (WVA) and Austin Peay State University will celebrate local “SHEroes” during the inaugural Education Summit for All Women Veterans, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at APSU’s Newton Family Resource Center, 426 College St.
A Report Suggests Closing the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Brattleboro
A “market report” issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs is recommending the closure of an outpatient clinic in Brattleboro.
Changing Disability Rating Schedules for Respiratory, Auditory and Mental Disorders
The VA released a post today proposing changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) that directly affect the respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders body systems. Modern medical advances and knowledge would be employed to compensate Veterans more accurately under the changes.
Free COVID-19 tests are Now Available at Most Military Hospitals
Officials announced Sunday that members of the military health system would be able to get free COVID-19 test kits to use at home at most Defense Department hospitals and clinics.
'I just can't ignore it any longer': American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine
The US Marine who served in Iraq on two separate tours was discharged, got a civilian job, and thought all military service was over. The volunteer has been scheduled to go to Ukraine for another deployment. Some veterans had donated rifle scopes, helmets, and body armor to him.
House Prepares to Vote on Sweeping New Veterans Benefits Bill
Democrats set final passage of the most extensive Veterans Affairs benefits expansion in decades after rejecting a GOP attempt to make the measuring mirror a Senate-passed bill that Republicans had said might arrive on Joe Biden's desk this week.
Daughters of the American Revolution Will Hear from a Veteran Advocate
A well-known veterans advocate will speak to the John Bartram Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, at the group’s next meeting on Friday, March 18, in the Rohan Recreation Center.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs Mourns the Death of a U.S. War Veteran
South Korea's Veterans Affairs Minister Hwang Ki-chul has sent a message of condolences to the bereaved family of a U.S. veteran who participated in a famous evacuation operation during the 1950-53 Korean War, his office said Thursday.
The Disabled American Veterans Honors the Police Chief of the WFPD
The organization called Disabled American Veterans gathered Wednesday at the Wichita Falls Police Department to honor and recognize Chief of Police Manuel Borrego.
Analysis of President Poroshenko's Speech to Congress by US Army Veterans
Wednesday morning, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brought his case to the American people with a speech before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
Partnership between PVA and Excelsior College, Veterans, Volunteers, and Staff Can Explore Higher Education
Paralyzed Veterans of America announces a new partnership with Excelsior College – a private online higher education institution based in upstate New York – to help bring practical adult education directly to America's veterans. As part of the collaboration, Excelsior College is providing PVA members, their spouses and domestic partners, volunteers, and employees a 20% discount on tuition.
Maine Gov. Proposes Saving Two Veteran Homes with $3.5M
Maine's governor said she would dedicate $3.5 million to keep veterans homes open in northern Maine.
Veterans Clinics May Close in New Mexico
Several clinics that provide services to veterans in New Mexico face closure after a new Washington, D.C. recommendation.