WWII Vet Recalls ‘Jeeter Bugging’ in the Pacific
Much has changed for the members of the Jeeter Bug crew since March 12, 1945, when the B-24 bomber made an emergency landing on Iwo Jima in the midst of battle. Just four of the… Read More
Veterans News
Riverside: Vet’s Song About Military Families Takes Flight
Ted Peterson isnt sure if hell be sick or if hell shine. On Thursday, the Riverside resident and fledgling songwriter will be sitting on a White House panel that includes country singer Willie Nelson and… Read More
Hobart Ready to Salute U.S. Heroes on Veterans Day
Tuesday is Veterans Day, a day we thank the men and women who serve and have served in the U.S. military. Mayor Brian Snedecor, American Legion Post 54 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Kostbade-Fowble Post… Read More
Iraq Combat Vet to Deliver BU Keynote on Veterans Day
Retired Army Sgt. Justin R. Anderson, who was medically retired in November 2004 due to injuries received in combat in Iraq, will speak at Bellevue University Nov. 11. He will speak at 11 a.m., and… Read More
Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade Salutes Vietnam Vets
The 10th Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans (DMV) Parade will be held on Saturday, November 8 in Anthem. The event has quickly become a local tradition, and is one of the largest and most spectacular of… Read More
Roll Call Reading, Ceremony Highlight Veterans Day Celebration
Eastern Kentucky University will participate in a National Roll Call Reading of Names when it hosts events commemorating Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Names of fallen heroes will be read continually from 6:30 a.m…. Read More
Patriotic Convoy: Veterans Drive Specially-Designed Trucks with Gratitude Message
A rig tricked out in eye-catching murals will always get attention. These do more. They honor all men and women who have served in the military, and the reaction has been overwhelming. THE TRUCK: HONORED… Read More
Veterans Day Events Provide Opportunity for Reflection
CLEVELAND, Ohio — When President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day (later to become Veterans Day) in 1919, he intended that occasion marking the end of World War I to be a time… Read More
A History of Veterans Day
Over time, many holidays meant to honor a particular group of people end up becoming a celebration of three-day weekends and family barbecues, rather than a day of remembrance. In contrast, Veterans Day has remained… Read More
Veterans Day Discounts and Specials
Every Veterans Day, businesses and organizations honor veterans by giving discounts and special offers to servicemembers and their families. Below is a list of retailers, restaurants, and other vendors observing Veterans Day this year. Remember… Read More
