Army Pilot’s Widow Carries On His Giving Spirit
Two weeks ago Kryste Buoniconti cleared out some of the clothes she had been keeping since the death of her Amy pilot husband three years ago. Time to let more of his things go to… Read More
Cherokee Veterans Receive Cherokee Medal of Patriotism in November
The Cherokee Nation presents the Cherokee Medal of Patriotism to veteran members who have served in the United States military. The honor takes place during the Nations monthly council meetings with Principal Chief Bill John… Read More
How to Use the GI Bill to Pursue Your Education
How to Use the GI Bill to Pursue Your Education One of the biggest benefits of serving in the armed forces is the GI Bill, which allows most veterans to attend the school of their… Read More
Philanthropy Jumpstarts Homeless Veterans Project in Washington D.C.
Heres an example of private philanthropy stepping up to address what should very much be a governmental responsibility shouldered by everyone in our societyhonoring and caring for homeless veterans. As retired attorney Tom Nurmi, a… Read More
“Army Vet” In Air Force Uniform to Get Treatment
UNIONTOWN, Pa. An alleged military impersonator who was wearing the wrong uniform when he tried to enter a southwestern Pennsylvania school to talk about Veterans Day will likely receive probation and mental health treatment. Fayette… Read More
Homegrown by Heroes: Growing Support for Veteran Farmers
SALEM, Ohio When Dawn and Lee Lichtenwalner left Las Vegas in 2008 to take up permanent residence at their 11-acre Leetonia, Ohio, vacation property, turning it into a full-time farming operation was not part of… Read More
How Companies Can Work on Hiring More Veterans
One of the questions I hear from many companies I work with: Id like to hire veterans, but Im just not sure what Im signing up for? What do I need to know? How… Read More
Senator: Extend Medical Benefits for Post-9/11 Vets
In one of his final acts as a U.S. senator, Iraq War veteran and Montana Democrat John Walsh implored the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee to double the period of automatic medical benefits for post-9/11 combat… Read More
Legal Clinic Helps Tarrant County Veterans
For the last four years, thousands of volunteer attorneys in Texas have provided free legal services to more than 13,000 low-income veterans and their spouses. The Tarrant County chapter of the non-profit Texas Lawyers for… Read More
VA Fires Phoenix Hospital Director
Washington The head of the troubled Phoenix veterans hospital was fired Monday as the Veterans Affairs Department continued its crackdown on wrongdoing in the wake of a nationwide scandal over long wait times for veterans… Read More
