Richard J. Griffin is known by veterans groups as the one who uttered that dirty little four-word phrase. As the lead investigator looking into long wait times for veterans seeking health care, Griffin concluded he… Read More
Tests show a veteran diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in September at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System did not contract the illness from the hospital network, VA spokesman Mark Ray said. VA Pittsburgh investigated whether… Read More
Despite promises by the Department of Veterans Affairs, critics of the agency say they don’t trust it to help Marine Corps family members exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune because the VA is still… Read More
Nevadas congressional representatives who serve on House Veterans Affairs and Armed Services committees paid tribute to Cold War veterans Friday. They told an audience of former Nevada Test Site workers that their Cold War accomplishments… Read More
Austin Community College (ACC) opened its newest Veterans Resource Center at its Highland campus on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. This center adds to three other centers located at their Round Rock, Northridge and Riverside campuses…. Read More
10/31/2014 – WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, — Just inside Gate 15A in Area A is the Wright-Patterson Veterinary Services Clinic. Entering the clinic, visitors are usually greeted by a friendly receptionist and likely Dr…. Read More
FRISCO Sometimes all it takes is a little help to put a familys life back on track. Gary Griffins life was derailed the day after Christmas last year when he was severely injured in a… Read More
It’s been 45 years since Bob’s deployment in the Vietnam War. He didn’t fight the Viet Cong, but served instead as an Army mechanic in Thailand, working on trucks that patrolled the perimeter of the… Read More
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The Rev. Richard Jenkins didn’t receive a warm welcome when he returned from Vietnam. Jenkins, who received a Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds to his leg, said there were no yellow ribbons, no ticker-tape parades,… Read More
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Heart of Florida Detachment No. 1107 will host the U.S. Marine Corps 239th Birthday and Military Ball starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at American Legion Post 8, 300 Ave. M NW, Winter Haven. There will… Read More