Disabled veterans wait for help, as VA promises change
Army specialist James Mastne of Madelia, Minn., waited five months in 2011 before the Department of Veterans Affairs could decide whether to compensate him for injuries he suffered working as a gunner...
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Mi Pueblo Hires Military Veterans to Aid Reintegration
Patch Palo Alto, CA -- With Fourth of July but hours away, Mi Pueblo Food Center, Northern California’s leading neighborhood grocery retailer, is reaching out to military veterans to join the Mi...
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General Wesley Clark Announces Program Aimed at Helping Veterans to Become...
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General (ret.) Wesley Clark announces new program aimed at helping veterans start their own business. The Grilled Cheese Truck is a chef-driven food truck created by Dave...
View ArticleYears later, veterans awarded medals
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) - Two veterans were awarded long overdue medals for bravery on the battlefield. Reported by abc4 4 days ago.
View ArticleVideo: Tonight: Egyptian military ousts president Morsi; Military veterans...
Tonight on the "CBS Evening NEWS": The head of Egypt's army announces the constitution suspended and new elections called; Obama taking a hands-off position as events unfold in Egypt, and military...
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One local Bristol residence is honoring the fallen veterans of our...
Patch Bristol-Warren, RI -- One local Bristol residence is honoring the fallen veterans of our country's past with a life-sized replica of the Iwo Jima memorial. Reported by Patch 4 days ago.
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Fayetteville’s North Carolina Veterans Park:Popular Destination for Thousands...
Patch Fort Bragg, NC -- *Fayetteville’s North Carolina Veterans Park is Popular **Destination for Thousands of Tourists this Independence Day* Veteran-honoring recreational area celebrates two-year...
View ArticleVideo: Golf helps wounded veterans stay active
Wounded war veterans face many challenges upon returning to civilian life, but some have found a way to stay active and optimistic playing golf. Chip Reid reports. Reported by CBS News 3 days ago.
View ArticleInjured war veterans find therapy in golf
A special golf course in Washington state is helping wounded veterans get back on track with their lives Reported by CBS News 3 days ago.
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Buffalo Grove Resident Honored for Volunteer Efforts on Behalf of Veterans
Patch Buffalo Grove, IL -- The John Marshall Law School Alumni Association presented its 2013 Distinguished Service Award to Frank Del Barto of Buffalo Grove for his outstanding work with veterans....
View ArticleVeterans unemployment drops again in June
During a month when the national unemployment rate remained stagnant, the jobs picture continued to improve for veterans in June, with unemployment dropping to 6.3 percent compared to 6.6 percent in...
View ArticleMilitary Personnel and Veterans Get Free Tickets to 'White House Down'
Military veterans and active personnel were granted free access to Roland Emmerich's new movie White House Down on July 4, 2013. In a nice touch from... Reported by ContactMusic 3 days ago.
View ArticleJobless rate for veterans continues decline in June
The national unemployment rate remained unchanged in June, but veterans of the post-9/11 era saw a continued decline in their jobless rate, which fell to 7.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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Veterans Memorial Walk to Break Ground
Patch Johns Creek, GA -- The Johns Creek Veterans Association will celebrate its groundbreaking for the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk at Newtown Park on July 19. "At the moment, we don’t have a...
View ArticleJob Fairs, Grants Help Veterans Secure Jobs, Homes
The Federal Savings Bank informs readers that states are showcasing job fares to connect veterans with employers. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 08, 2013 The Federal Savings Bank, an institution specialized...
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Special fund not being paid to veterans in need
13 Investigates has discovered the state is sitting on millions of dollars meant to help Hoosier veterans. Reported by WTHR 1 hour ago.
View ArticleQuinn signs bill to help veterans get jobs
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Thursday to help veterans and service members find jobs. The bill provides veterans and service members jobs as police officers, emergency medical technicians...
View ArticleVeterans unemployment drops again in June
During a month when the national unemployment rate remained stagnant, the jobs picture continued to improve for veterans in June, with unemployment dropping to 6.3 percent compared to 6.6 percent in...
View ArticleMilitary Personnel and Veterans Get Free Tickets to 'White House Down'
Military veterans and active personnel were granted free access to Roland Emmerich's new movie White House Down on July 4, 2013. In a nice touch from... Reported by ContactMusic 5 days ago.
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Parsippany Holds Festival As Salute Veterans
Patch Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ -- Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold a special tribute for our nation's veterans with a festival to support the nonprofit NJ Fallen Soldiers and Operation Chill Out....
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