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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…

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"…

The retired Air Force master sergeant got angry — angry with himself for the rulings that landed him in…

Central Texas residents are invited to attend the funeral of U.S. Army…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

Disabled New Jersey veterans told Assembly lawmakers on Wednesday they faced a complex web of disconnected transportation services when trying to get to Veterans Affairs hospitals. At a hearing before…

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…

Morning Review host Lester Kiewit chats with Prasa spokesperson Andiswa Makanda. Rail operator Prasa says military veterans are being trained to…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday presented her proposed fiscal year 2023 budget for the state, which includes funding that would allow Michigan National…

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 prominent veterans group is repaying donations it collected for a woman accused of falsely claiming to be a Marine Corps veteran with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star medal for bravery who suffered from breast cancer stage IV…

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…

For borrowers who are military veterans, the recent VA loan change can be extremely beneficial, if you have…

To follow the latest local news, subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news directly to your email every morning.BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) – A Belleview airsoft team honors the life of fallen military soldier, PFC Jamie…

Cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure are the two main trauma-focused cognitive behavioral psychotherapies used for Veterans Affairs patients with PTSD. Research has shown that both treatments are effective with veterans and…

Happy Thursday! Let's catch up on what's happening to start today on an enlightened note. First, today's weather forecast: Colder with clouds and sun. Top: 31 Bottom: 4. Rent this space: are you a local business owner or marketer in…

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…

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…

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.…

The country's snowbelt faces a severe shortage of snowplow operators: Montana has lost half of its temporary snowplow operators this year. Kansas lacks nearly a third of all snow plow operators. Pennsylvania needs almost 60% more…

Mölndal, Sweden, 23 December 2021 - Integrum (publ) (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: INTEG B) today announced its intention to support the US Department of Veterans Affairs program to offer the OPRA â„¢…

Landon Ibieta's first college catch was a 'screen now', where quarterback Devon Tott turned and immediately…

WINCHESTER - VFW 2123 station of Winchester, with the assistance of the Winchester-based chapter of…

Published on: 12/15/2021 - 12:16 AM Washington (AFP) - A group of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday called for preventative sanctions against Russia and increased arms deliveries to Ukraine,…

Some members of Team Rubicon are already intervening in Kentucky to clear the roads. COLORADO, UNITED STATES - A massive tornado swept through the middle of the United States on Friday night, killing dozens of…

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As an American flag draped over the coffin of the late Senator Bob Dole, the American Legion discussed the significance of the deed and the meaning of its folds when handed over to loved ones . The American Legion…

Upgrading of release characterizations The characterization of the release of Veterans released under “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” (DADT) or previous policy must accurately reflect the nature of their service. It's not always the case.…

It was Tuesday morning when the phone rang. Command Sgt. Major Todd Svenson responded. He couldn't believe what he was being told. His 23 years of active service, his rigorous training and his two combat missions in Iraq had not…

The recent Lake Conroe Area Republican Women Reunion not only shed light on some very special people, veteran trailblazers and veteran organizations in Montgomery County, but also held at a very special place, the Honor Cafe owned and…

KANKAKEE - A property on South Washington Avenue, which was more recently a residence for troubled youth,…

Sue Sitter / PCT Rugby Guests of Honor Clarence Larson American Legion Post # 23 sit on stage behind Pierce County Veterans Service Officer Ron Montonye,…

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…

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…

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…

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During his 27 years in the United States Army, Leonard Gruppo joined the Special Forces, served in four war zones and led a team of combat medics in Iraq before retiring in 2013 as a lieutenant. colonel. During his six minutes…

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,…

The inauguration, on November 3, of the Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello building, home of National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at Syracuse University, was a tribute to the past, a celebration of the present and a promise for the future to…

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…

Just up I-95 on a pleasant sunny Saturday morning, a cacophony of hammers, drills, and other construction…

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,!--sse-->…

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…

Liberation War veterans who was present during ministers' hostage-taking says they were led to a trapNtando Shezi says ministers gave them no choice because they provoked military veteransThe South African has promised…

Photo by Field of Valor courtesy of Bryan Rotary Club This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bryan Rotary Club Field of Valor. Bunny Pratt, president of events, said the 1,000 American Flag salute at Veterans Park honors serving…

CHILLICOTHE - A unique project has allowed the students and staff of the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center to team up and raise funds for a good cause.Together, Skills USA students built a giant metal American flag to honor local…

A barrage of machine gun fire hit Ben Gallagher as he rushed into a doorway, knocking him down while carrying out an operation against extremists in the Middle East.The bullets ripped through his chest, deflecting his bulletproof vest, but…

Dear doctor: I am the sister of a veteran and I am very interested in the recent study on people with PTSD who are at higher risk for heart problems. Can you please talk about this? My family suspects that our sister has…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The community of Lexington is coming together to build a place where people can come together and where veterans will always be remembered.At the Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles, the tradition of honoring…

A former U.S. Army soldier and former Canadian Armed Forces reservist who allegedly plotted the assassination of a Virginia lawmaker and conspired to get racist mass murderer Dylann Roof out of jail could face decades in prison.…

Local Veteran Helps Others at Choose 2 Live By Kris Leonhardt MARSHFIELD - Stephen T. Garvin has been a retired Army Command Sergeant Major for 30 years. In 2018, he and his wife, Nicole, also in the military, moved to Marshfield with!-->…

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The recently completed US military withdrawal from Afghanistan after nearly 20 years marked the depressing conclusion of our longest war. Begun with strong public support during the period of national unity immediately following 9/11,…

When Harold Trieber was growing up in Massachusetts, he didn't have much interaction with horses. And when he did, things didn't always go well.When he was taken on horseback once as a child, he said his horse had overturned. If he came…

Before the qualification deadline Friday, the Nick howland The campaign showed the good faith of its establishment, by deploying the endorsements of Republican members of the Jacksonville city council. Howland is one of three Republicans…

Fox Nation will host its third Patriot Awards on Wednesday, November 17, the streaming service said on Wednesday.The event will take place at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida at 8 p.m. ET and will air live on Fox Nation with an encore…

A breakfast to raise money for the Minnesota and North Dakota Veterans Honor Flight is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 3 at VFW, 312 DeMers Ave., in East Grand Forks.…

Through a partnership between Quilts of Valor and the POW / MIA Flag Guard, approximately 20 area military…

SHELTON - Robert Kozlowsky will be back on the road. His mission ? Assist military veterans in need and raise awareness of the high rate of veteran suicide.The longtime Shelton resident, known locally for his two decades of police…

The agency's VETS program focused on applying new computing capabilities and partnering with other agencies to provide additional resources to ex-combatants.The Department of Veterans Affairs is one agency that provides a host of support,…

Several area residents were inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame earlier this month.The…

NEW YORK, September 23, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Veterans make up about 7% of American adults, but they…

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WJHG / WECP) - If you are looking for something to do this weekend, in Fort Walton Beach you can witness an exciting event.Irreverent Warriors is an organization that hosts a military and veteran support event.Vice…

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - There are a growing number of veterans who lack basic computer skills, making it difficult for them to access their benefits and / or seek new opportunities.Goodwill Industries of South Texas is helping veterans…

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The Veterans Empowered Through Scuba project was started by Eric Shimmon, president of Aqua Nut Divers in 2017 to help veterans cope with service-related mental or physical disabilities.“In…

BEVERLY - As a neighborhood described as the 'Heart of the City', Ward…

Third Annual Montezuma Stand Down for Veterans…

A partnership between Visit Clarksville and the Oak Grove Tourism Commission will host the sixth annual…

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Two decades after the September 11 attacks on American soil, the community of Twin City gathered on Saturday for the 2021 Red, White and Blue Rally to honor those lost that day and to recognize the…

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) - A local business leaves space at its two bars in the Myrtle Beach area in memory of the 13 U.S. servicemen killed this week in a suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. "God Bless &…

The fallout from the United States' departure from Afghanistan was brutal. No surprise there, given the brutality of September 11 that triggered our 20-year occupation. But our military withdrawal and the chaos it caused in Afghanistan…

WASHINGTON - Vietnam War-era servicemen who were exposed to toxic herbicides are paying the price no matter where they were stationed in Southeast Asia, a veteran of the Arkansas. Bill Rhodes wants Americans who served in Thailand, like…

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Brigadier General (Retired) William Turner, of Manhattan, is the new office director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs (KCVAO). “Through his distinguished military…

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - One of the most important documents for transitioning military and veterans is their DD-214. Safeguarding this important military document should be a top priority, the Department of Military and Veterans…

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - The Wolf administration today recognized the staff of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) activities in Pennsylvania veterans' homes for keeping residents active, engaged, and connected to…

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Photo by Yenitza Melgoza July 01, 2021 SIU Achieves National Recognition for Support to Military Personnel by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. -…

VIGO COUNTY, IND. (WTHI) - According to the "Military.com" website, more than four times as many active soldiers and veterans…

Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth on Thursday unveils a legislative package that would protect military personnel and non-U.S. veterans from deportation, as part of a new effort to reverse U.S. policies Trump era. Duckworth…

The Flyers Alumni Showcase vs. the Flyers Warriors took place Sunday afternoon at the IceWorks Skating Complex in Aston, Delaware County, PA. The event was an overall success thanks to the hard work of everyone involved.Former…

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - PTSD stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and is a condition plagued by many veterans and non-veterans alike. Today June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day and June is also PTSD Awareness Month. It is…

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US Department of Veterans Affairs is rolling out patch so more than 89,000 veterans, veterans' spouses and others who received their COVID vaccines at federal VA facilities have a chance to win…

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi has achieved a # 3 national ranking for its support and service to its military students.USM has been rated by the Military Time resource guide in its…

PLYMOUTH - It arrived on Sunday May 30th. It was at this point that the Plymouth Area Museum unveiled a…

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When Shilo Schluterman returned from service in Afghanistan nine years ago, medication and therapy did little to ease memories of enemy attacks.The Air National Guard veteran has retreated from society fearing someone will touch him and…

LAKE HALLIE (WQOW) - Over 100 people registered to golf for the third annual golf outing at Chippewa Falls on Friday. “We had to cancel last year so it's amazing to be able to come back and support our…

SEMINOLE - On June 8, city council agreed to negotiate with Tampa-based Norstar Development, which plans…

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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Military veterans, women and socially disadvantaged people. People in these categories who own restaurants were supposed to receive high priority from the Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was part of…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“TB2”), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, is dedicated to preserving history of Aviation in Scottsdale,…

Vice President David Mabuza has assured military veterans that the government has no hard cash to give military veterans, but has money to meet their health and social needs. He says the problem was with the Department of Defense…

Events to honor the women who have fought and served in the United States Armed Forces will take place across the city of Jacksonville next week, presented by the city's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Women Veterans of…

Alexandria honored its military veterans on Monday in Del Ray, at one of the city's first public events since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on Friday. Mayor Justin Wilson and Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker were among the…

From volunteer opportunities and Memorial Day ceremonies to baseball and concerts, here's the recap of the events happening in Reno-Sparks and Northwestern Nevada throughout Memorial Day weekend.Did we miss something? Email details to…

A non-profit organization in Bowling Green will be hosting a Memorial Day themed event.Foxtrot Forward…

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - As parts of South Florida slowly return to normal, retailers and restaurants are offering deals, discounts and giveaways for military and active duty veterans this Memorial Day. BONE FISH GRILL: A 10% hero discount…

May 21 - Carbon County is home to about 8% of Pennsylvania veterans, but the county also has the highest suicide rate among Commonwealth veterans.A new collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs…

FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) - Many military veterans have sacrificed a lot for their country, but they often struggle to adjust to civilian life - especially African American veterans. WDVM spoke to some of the racial and economic…

Mothers have volunteered to serve in the military since the War of Independence, where they have held traditional roles as nurses, seamstresses or cooks and, since 2015, in designated frontline combat roles. Thursday, May 6 at 12 p.m.…

BENNINGTON - A non-profit organization that matches veterans and first responders with service dogs and…

This is part of a series that examines the bills the state legislature has introduced, the progress they have made in the chamber, and…