PROVIDENCE, R.I. Governor Chafee on Saturday hosted a ceremony dedicating a long-in-the-works Korean War Veterans plaque at the State House. State lawmakers in 1985 passed legislation calling for the installation at the State House of… Read More
CHARLESTON, SC – A new charity based in Charleston is helping Lowcountry veterans better adjust to life after service. Founded in August, the Palmetto Warrior Connection aids veterans in finding jobs, education options, and housing… Read More
During preparation for my confirmation as secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), I was repeatedly asked, “Why doesn’t VA just hand out vouchers allowing veterans to get care wherever they want?” For a department recovering from… Read More
Traffic patterns were anything but normal in and around the Gulf Coast VA’s Joint Ambulatory Care Center on Veteran’s Way Friday. Dozens of cars were parked in the lots, and on the curbs and grass… Read More
Members of Simi Valleys Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 are reaching out to local civilians to help fund muchneeded renovations at VFW headquarters and help feed fellow veterans and service members during the holidays…. Read More
On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, 18-year-old Lawson Sakai was listening to a pro football game on the radio in the family kitchen. Suddenly, a breathless announcer interrupted the broadcast and said, “The… Read More
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) A Korean War veteran will finally be laid to rest. The remains of Marion E. Hooton arrived at Huntsville Airport Thursday afternoon. Three of his family members, a military Honor Guard, and… Read More
By Dara McBride [email protected] CHESAPEAKE CITY Despite being called the largest naval battle by some historians, the Battle of Leyte Gulf and its significance is understood by only the most serious of World War II… Read More
Administrators from the states seven veterans centers spoke to lawmakers Tuesday about the facilities needs and for replacement of antiquated infrastructure. Comments were made during an interim study evaluating Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs facilities… Read More