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On VE Day, Kazakhstan honors and pays tribute to WWII veterans
NUR-SULTAN - An online event dedicated to the memory of Kazakhstan's World War II veterans and Victory Day will be held on May 9 on the agency's website Tengrinews.kz, the press service reported of the akimat of Nur-Sultan (municipal…
Military Appreciation Month: Army veteran and quadruple amputee Travis Mills visits Times Square for…
TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan (WABC) — U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, one of five quadruple amputees surviving the war in Afghanistan, walked to Times Square on Tuesday to mark his 10th living day.An Alive Day is the anniversary of…
No fireworks for Israel’s Independence Day due to army veterans’ PTSD concerns
Israel's loud Independence Day celebrations will be a little quieter this year.Although fireworks are generally a mainstay of parties across the country, this year many twinkling but loud displays have been canceled due to concerns from…
Police arrest several in Canada’s capital as biker parade gets unruly
April 29 (Reuters) - (This April 29 story refiles to remove superfluous footnotes, replaces "arrests" with "arrest" in headline)Police in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, arrested several people on Friday, after a march of hundreds of bikers,…
Idaho Army Veteran to Receive Bronze Star for Heroic Actions in Iraq Shootout
On April 20, 2008, Michael S. Wells and his platoon found themselves in a deadly shootout in Sadr City, Iraq, in which Wells…
NOLS will host events celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage
The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) is marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a series of talks and an exhibit.
Learn about South Vietnamese perspectives on the Vietnam War, attend a…
A group of veterans use horse therapy to support children during Month of the Military Child
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – April is Month of the Military Child and a group of Kentuckians are honoring often overlooked family members. "It's been a month since we can really focus on the needs of the military children of people who have…
Phoenix Area Corporate Housing, Hiring Struggling Veterans
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- A veteran-owned business in the valley houses and hires veterans who are going through tough times. Desert Dog, a military term, is now a trash removal and construction site cleanup business, according to Navy…
Frank Bower | News, Sports, Jobs
Frank Bower, 81, died peacefully on April 11, 2022 at High Pointe/Merrimack Valley Hospice House in…
AR organization trying to honor military veterans every day
BEEBE, Ark. - There is a Memorial Day and a Veterans Day, however, there is an organization that tries to honor our military veterans every day of the year.
Wreaths Across America is a national organization that honors fallen…
More than just a game: Tulsa-based golf program helps veterans
Robert Rodriguez played his first round of golf at age 29 while still in the Air Force. He quickly fell in love with the game.
"A friend at work invited me to play and I just enjoyed it," Rodriguez said. "I just took a passion for it.…
Obituary: Joseph “Joe” Stevenson – Portland Press Herald
Joseph "Joe" Stevenson
PORTLAND — After a long illness, Joseph "Joe" Stevenson passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2022, at the age of 73, at Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough. He was born in Portland on…
Tyler Irwin, Director of Quantum Health and Military Veteran, Chosen as a “40 Under 40”…
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Director of Quantum Health and Prominent Military Veteran Tyler Irwin was recognized as a 2022 "40 Under 40" winner by Columbus Business First.Each year, the economic publication Columbus…
Keep veterans in Virginia by cutting retirement taxes – Daily Press
Retired United States Marine Corps Major General Craig Crenshaw is the Commonwealth's Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Defense Affairs. (HANDOUT)Virginia is the proud home of more than 780,000 veterans who bravely served our nation and…
US Army veteran who joined Ukraine battle pleads for West to send more military equipment
A US veteran who quit his job as a home improvement contractor in Connecticut to fight in Ukraine has pleaded for more weapons from the West.James Vasquez, 47, arrived in Ukraine last month and is fighting shoulder to shoulder with the…
Senator Daphne Jordan highlights legislation and funding for new programs that together would help…
HALFMOON, NY – New York State Senator Daphne Jordan (R, C, I-Halfmoon) today highlighted her legislation that would establish peer support programs for first responders and welcomed the granting of State funding for a new!-->…
Pennsylvania Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs Appreciates Volunteers at its…
Annville, Pennsylvania - During National Volunteer Month in April, the Pennsylvania Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) would like to thank the hundreds of people who volunteer their time and talents to help the staff…
Walking With Warriors helps veterans, active military and their families
Services for seniorsApril 3, 2022
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SANMVA is the “management body” for military veterans – Mabuza
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The National SA Military Veterans Association (SANMVA) is the body that manages the affairs of former soldiers, Vice President David Mabuza said in response to one of six questions posed by parliamentarians in the National…
US military veterans rescuing Ukraine’s orphans
As most true heroes will tell you, if you can get them to talk about themselves, they're drawn to running towards the fire rather than away from it. Not because they possess extraordinary courage or remarkable strength, but because of a…
Christopher Carver, Purple Heart Veteran, VA Hospital Employee of the Year
Christopher Carver talks about the conversation, with a smile. He also walks the walk, but with a limp, a slight hitch. Still, he's not letting his disability slow him down. After all, he has earned it and is using it to succeed in life.…
Missing Wichita WWII veteran identified after more than 75 years
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Thursday that U.S. Army Pvt. Pearl F. Barrow, 36, of Wichita, killed in World War II, was found on January 9, 2020.In November 1944, Barrow was posted to Company…
Premier Veterans Group Hosts First MBA and JD Admissions Fair
Since its inception in 2011, Service to School (S2S) has helped thousands of service members and veterans transition not just into higher education, but often into the schools of their dreams. It does this through preparation for tests…
UMaine in Augusta designated as a military-friendly school
The University of Maine at Augusta has been designated a military friendly school. Shown is a UMA Graduation Challenge coin. Photo by Aaron Flacke
The University of Maine at Augusta has been designated a military friendly school.…
Commemorating Women’s Military Achievements
Throughout my 20 years of service in the Navy, I have had the privilege of working alongside many brave, resilient and inspiring women. These servicewomen — more than 345,000 of them — who have been deployed since 9/11 have been central to…
Ukraine’s combat losses strike a chord with US Army veterans
Although hardened by the fighting he had seen in the war between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists, Nikonov also had a softer side. He was a family man, Hudson said, recounting how his friend brought dolls from Ukraine as gifts to…
Woman accused of impersonating injured Marine Corps veteran
A Rhode Island woman was charged in federal court Monday for fraudulently claiming to be a Marine Corps veteran with lung cancer in a scheme to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits for veterans and charitable…
Toxic combustion fireplaces endanger the health of American veterans. Can a new law help? | US…
Joe Biden visited Texas last week. But this was no ordinary campaign trip to a state that Democrats were eagerly eyeing as a target to go from red to blue.Instead, the US president was talking about a problem with a personal resonance:…
Texas Tech Praised for Military Friendly Ratings
LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – Texas Tech University has always been recognized for its service to military and veterans. Most recently, Texas Tech ranked on Military Times' "Best for Vets: Employers" list and among the "Top 10 Schools"…
Comal County Veterans Treatment Court Program Creates Positive Change for Individuals | Community…
The retired Air Force master sergeant got angry — angry with himself for the rulings that landed him in…
Army veteran scammed out of $5,000 in competition
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) — The joy of winning has slowly turned to anger for a Cleveland Army veteran this year.Lenard Johnson received a letter in January saying he was the winner of a huge raffle."I said 'oh wow, we've been trying to get…
Nominations for Veteran-Owned Business of the Year are accepted
Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business in which at least 51% of the ownership is owned by a military veteran with at least one "general discharge", an active duty!-->…
Dozens Attend Burial of Unaccompanied Veteran | Military
More than 100 people paid their respects to U.S. Army veteran Pfc.…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29 | News
TITUSVILLE - National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29.The Vietnam…
Killeen Veterans Cemetery to Host 100th Unaccompanied Veterans Burial | Military
Central Texas residents are invited to attend the funeral of U.S. Army…
Mental health clinic for veterans opens in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE, Calif. – The Oceanside military community will soon have a new resource with the opening of a Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) mental health clinic.The purpose of the clinic is to meet the growing mental health needs of post-9/11…
Freedom Ball will benefit Waco aviation students while honoring active duty military and veterans
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - An annual Freedom Ball taking place this weekend to honor active duty military, veterans and Gold Star spouses for their service and sacrifice to our nation will also benefit area students pursuing careers in the…
Ukraine crisis: Biden-Putin meeting canceled as tensions mount over Russian invasion plans | world…
A proposed meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin is “certainly no longer in the plans,” the White House spokesman said. Jen Psaki added that tensions over the planned invasion of Ukraine should ease before such a…
A brain-based approach to understanding and treating mental illness and suicide prevention
Emotions and mental functioning are influenced by a network of interconnected structures in the brain that make up what is called the limbic system. They play a powerful role in tuning our perception, informing our experience, guiding our…
Veterans whose remains have not been claimed are honored at funerals
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Thirteen veterans who died in recent years but whose remains were never claimed were honored at a funeral service in northern Louisiana, as a crowd of people who do not didn't know but who wanted to pay homage to…
Military Appreciation Night returns to Binghamton Hockey
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- The Binghamton Black Bears and Lockheed Martin are teaming up for Military Appreciation Night on Saturday.Director of Broadcast and Media Relations Rob Lippolis said it was the first time since 2020 that a Binghamton…
Pennsylvania Veterans Agency to Host Series of Virtual Town Halls
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) said in a press release Tuesday that it will host a series of virtual town halls for veterans throughout 2022.The series will provide the nearly 800,000 Commonwealth…
Military veterans are trained as guards to enhance rail security
Morning Review host Lester Kiewit chats with Prasa spokesperson Andiswa Makanda.
Rail operator Prasa says military veterans are being trained to…
Lee’s Summit veteran takes horrible experience and uses it to help others
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - A Lee's Summit veteran is having a horrific personal experience and turning it into a positive for hundreds of other veterans.Nearly 50 years ago, Jack Alley was sexually assaulted by a fellow soldier while…
Bill would make it easier for veterans and their families to access state tuition
A bill that would create more flexibility for veterans and their families to receive in-state tuition at universities and community colleges has made its way through the Arizona…
Upper Peninsula War Memorial Update | News, Sports, Jobs
New lights shine at the Upper Peninsula War Memorial on Iron Mountain. (Courtesy picture)
IRON MOUNTAIN –…
Deceased local hero honored at Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) – Advocates and organizations gathered outside the Capitol on Saturday morning to march in honor of a fallen local hero. The 2.2-mile march hopes to raise awareness of veteran suicide, while connecting military…
Washington delays payroll tax, adds exemptions for long-term service and support trust program |…
After months of confusion over whether to begin withholding bonuses from employees' paychecks on January 1, 2022, Washington State employers and employees have won a controversial payroll tax reprieve for the long-term services and support…
A service/guide dog serves a U.S. Army veteran in Williamsburg
Army vet in Williamsburg befriends smart service dog who helps him through daily life
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky (WTVQ) — Thomas Eidschun served 28 years in the military. At 27, he started in the artillery. In 2017, he retired…
New $31M VA Clinic Set to Open in Montana with Significantly Expanded Services
The David J. Thatcher VA Clinic in Missoula, Montana is shown in an undated photo. The clinic is named after World War II veteran David J. Thatcher, a longtime Montana resident who participated in the…
Did McDonalds just release a Marine Corps Burger?
From free meals on Veterans Day to military discounts and luxurious front-row parking, businesses that clamor for the patriotic appearance have long used special offers to show how much they appreciate veterans.McDonalds, the mother of all…
GI Bill users must now verify school attendance to get paid
Jim Absher is a benefits columnist for Military.com.
Almost all GI Bill users will soon have to verify their presence with the Department of Veterans Affairs before receiving monthly payments.
The…
Cryan is committed to meeting the health care needs of veterans deprived of treatment
Cryan is committed to meeting the health care needs of veterans deprived of treatment
Trenton – Sen. Joe Cryan, the new chairman of the Senate Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs Committee, said he would follow up on questions…
Voices of Veterans: Local sailor saw Japanese surrender unravel | WDVM25 and DCW50
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WDVM) - When Japan's foreign minister signed the instruments of surrender aboard the USS Missouri, a battleship that was not built when Japanese warplanes attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on…
‘Veteran’s Power Hour’ brings veterans’ stories to MCCC and community…
BLUE BELL - Montco Radio's new series pays special tribute to Montgomery County Community College veterans.
Tune in as Matthew Benko, Director of Veterans Services at MCCC, hosts "Veteran's Power Hour," an hour-long live online radio show…
Virginia Beach Navy reservist says she was scammed out of GI Bill benefits
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Jonelle Daugherty, a Navy reservist from Virginia Beach, said she was scammed by the University of Arizona's Global Campus online college. UAGC was formerly known as the University of the Rockies, then the University…
Bob Bromley Bill Seeks to Honor Nuclear Age Veterans | KSNF/KODE
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — It's been decades since the United States entered the nuclear age, but a southwest Missouri lawmaker says it's never too late to acknowledge the sacrifice made in the nuclear era. of the atomic program.
State…
We will not forget our fallen soldiers, abandon veterans, says Sanwo-Olu
Posted January 16, 2022
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the state government will continue to remember the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who died while defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the…
Longest serving WWII veteran to be remembered in museum service
NEW ORLEANS – Family and friends of a New Orleans man who was the oldest World War II veteran when he died earlier in January will come together to remember him at a ceremony in a museum commemorating…
Veterans slam Fulton County supervisors for sacking agency chief – The Daily Gazette
JOHNSTOWN - The Fulton County Board of Supervisors heard from veterans on Monday unhappy with the board's decision not to re-elect Dan Engel as director of the county's Veteran Services Agency.
Stephen "Mike" Ferjanek, a US Marine Corps…
Veterans Resource Fair: Annual Kingman Fair to Offer Services to US Military Veterans | Kingman…
From housing and employment to benefits and more, U.S. Army Veterans will have access to many resources at an upcoming Veterans Resource Fair scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, the 28th.…
Army veteran needs your help getting home
Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Raymond Dickerson spent 25 years in the military. He is originally from Louisiana. Recently he spent time here in Maryland for treatment at Johns Hopkins.Dickerson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in…
Veterans Corner: Former VFW National Commander Passes Away | News
TITUSVILLE - With a heavy heart the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)…
Quilts Of Valor Program Seeks Veterans Nominations | News, Sports, Jobs
World War II veteran Paul Arnone is pictured with Quilts Of Valor rep Mary Lou Zerby. A quilt was recently given to Arnone. Submitted photo
Anne…
Inspirational Lanarkshire War Veteran ‘Honored’ to Receive MBE
A disabled veteran and activist for disability in sport said it was "an honor" to receive an MBE. David Dent of Law Village is on the New Year's Honors list for service to veterans, students and people with disabilities in Scotland. After!-->…
MSU nursing students simulate how to care for veterans
BOZEMAN - Education Through Simulation, Montana State University's Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing continues its work to better serve veteran patients that nursing students will soon be caring for.Associate Professor Dr. Angela…
Veterans Benefit Markkanen Bill Becomes Law | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo courtesy of gophouse.org A plan by State Representative Greg Markkanen helping veterans use learned skills to excel professionally has been promulgated by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. …
American Legion Post, Veterans Honor Community at Memorial Hall | News, Sports, Jobs
Sue Sitter / PCT Rugby Guests of Honor Clarence Larson American Legion Post # 23 sit on stage behind Pierce County Veterans Service Officer Ron Montonye, who delivers a speech…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority salutes our veterans
Commitment to the country is something our military veterans are admired for today. The Xi Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. joins us in expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the years of sacrifice our…
Geisinger launches military scholarship program
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania. - As part of Geisinger's continued commitment to military service members and veterans, the healthcare system has launched a new program to support active service members during their transition to civilian…
Today the nation stopped to remember our military veterans who sacrificed so much to defend our…
RUTLAND, SD (KELO) - Today the nation stood by to remember our veterans who sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms.There were many Veterans Day programs across KELOLAND today, including the small town of Rutland, South Dakota…
Are post offices and schools closed on Veterans Day?
Every year on November 11, the United States honors its military veterans with celebrations and parades. The feast evokes the sacred image of the laying of a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier but it is also a time of joyous events…
Mayor Gloria announces formation of Military, Veterans and Families Council

Jonesboro man named to Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man who served four years in the Air Force, including touring Vietnam, is inducted in 2021 into the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame.Richard A. Carvell, who was a captain in the Air Force,…
For Fifth Year in a Row, Combined Insurance Named ‘Best for Veterinarians’ Employer |…
CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2021 / PRNewswire / - For the fifth consecutive year, Combined Insurance has been named…
Casey’s Partners with Pepsi® to Support Military Veterans and Their Families
In-store donation campaign will raise funds for Hope For The Warriors and Children of Fallen PatriotsANKENY, Iowa, November 03, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today and through November 30, Casey's is asking its guests to be here for good by…
Veterans need better resources – Marquette Wire
American freedom would not be possible without our soldiers, who beyond their titles are human beings. As a country at war - with others and with ourselves - our soldiers risk their lives to defend our rights. Sadly, after leaving the…
Re-launched letter-writing campaign for Illinois veterans
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LASALLE - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs has relaunched 'Operation Rising Spirit', calling on service organizations, volunteers and residents of Illinois to continue to boost veterans' morale at!-->!-->…
Honor Flight Zulu takes veterans on final military tour
WARWICK, RI - They were once young soldiers, called up from small towns in Southeastern New England to serve decades ago during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.On Saturday, these 65 veterans, now elderly and some too fragile to…
Veterans and active duty military can get free oil changes at this dealership November 6
Garber Management Group announced that its Michigan dealers are proud to honor our local veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free oil change as a thank you for their service.On Saturday, November 6, every Garber dealer in…
Volunteers build tiny homes for Veterans Village | Local News
Just up I-95 on a pleasant sunny Saturday morning, a cacophony of hammers, drills, and other construction…
VA Says LGBTQ + Veterans Now Eligible for Benefits
September 20, 2021 marked the tenth anniversary of the repeal of President Clinton's disastrous do not ask, do not say policy, which resulted in the expulsion of more than 14,000 military personnel with discharges less than 'honorable.…
Black veterans fight for recognition
AFTER fighting alongside other servicemen in WWII, South Africa's oldest surviving and other black veterans believe they have been left behind.As local veterans prepare to commemorate, alongside British and Commonwealth servicemen, soldiers!--sse-->…
Voices of Veterans: Kent State Sr., a Navy veteran hopes to help others make the transition to life…
On JET 24 Action News, we bring back a series of stories that pay tribute to the men and women who have served and are serving in our armed forces.
In this edition, Roosevelt Leftwich introduces us to a former Marine about to…
New military deaths from COVID-19 decline slightly as cases decline nationwide
According to the latest Pentagon data, three servicemen died of complications from COVID-19 between October 13 and 20, bringing the death toll for the month of October to date.The deaths reflect a continuing trend among the troops that…
Unique Honor Flight Celebrates Women Veterans> US Department of Defense> History
The power of girls took on a whole new meaning recently when 93 female veterans whose service spanned from World War II to the Korean War and Vietnam War flew to Washington, DC, for Operation HerStory, the first all-female…
DUP denounces prosecution of army veteran who died of Covid | North Ireland
Serious questions need to be asked about the prosecution of an 80-year-old army veteran for a fatal shooting during the unrest in Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionist Party leader has said following the death of the former Covid…
89-year-old veteran parachutist parachutes for the first time in 67 years
WICHITA, Kansas (KWCH) - James 'Jim' Pike is an 89-year-old retired parachutist who fought in the Korean War, and on Sunday his wife and family came together to support him as he parachuted for the first time in 67 years.“I thought, I'm in…
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