Letter: Hamden Should Verify Discharge Papers of Veterans Added to Memorial Wall
Patch Hamden, CT -- One resident writes that, if town officials are looking to add names of veterans to the Hamden Veterans Memorial, then they should make sure those veterans have been honorably...
View ArticleVeterans' Memorial Cross Bombed in Oregon
A bomb was planted next to a war memorial cross in Coos Bay, Oregon that exploded and damaged the the cement structure. The same monument has been the source of controversy in the past; the Freedom...
View ArticleVeterans' violent protest condemned
The military veterans department has condemned the violent protest by veterans at the Germiston Civic Centre, saying such action is "totally unacceptable". Reported by News24 2 days ago.
View ArticleVA Hybrid Arm Launches New Website to Help Veterans and Homeowners Learn More...
Because applying for a home loan can be tricky and full of questions, VA Hybrid Arm has recently launched a new website at vahybridarm.com that aims to educate U.S. Veterans and homeowners on the...
View ArticleParalyzed Veterans’ Annual Health Summit Brings Together Top Spinal Cord...
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paralyzed Veterans of America looks to improve care for spinal cord injured veterans at 3rd annual Health Summit in Orlando Aug. 27-29. Reported by Business Wire 1 day ago.
View ArticleSenator pledges action on bill to get veterans benefits to same-sex spouses
A New Hampshire senator vowed Tuesday to press ahead on legislation to provide full veterans benefits to same-sex couples after the Veterans Affairs Department determined changes in law are required to...
View ArticleSame-Sex Married Couples Still Ineligible for Veterans Benefits
Gay married couples are ineligible to receive the same federal veterans benefits afforded to straight couples, according to a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter, obtained by...
View ArticleGay Veterans' Spouses Still Can't Get Benefits
WASHINGTON -- Gay spouses of military veterans are not able to obtain the benefits given to straight couples even despite the Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, an Obama...
View ArticleDepartment of Veterans Affairs: Gay spouses might not be eligible for federal...
Veterans in same-sex marriages may continue to be unable to receive some federal marriage benefits for their spouses and families, even though the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down. In a letter...
View ArticleInjured veterans help give unemployed a fresh start
This is Cornwall -- A pioneering organisation in which injured veterans help give unemployed or isolated people a fresh start in life is to be rolled out in Somerset. Active Plus, which is based in...
View ArticleMaine first lady welcomes veterans to new camp
BELGRADE, Maine (AP) — Maine First Lady Ann LePage is welcoming a group of disabled veterans and their families to a new camp in Maine. Reported by Boston.com 11 hours ago.
View ArticleLiberty America Financial Expanding Nationwide to Service Virginia VA Home...
Liberty America Financial is now offering Virginia VA loans in their Richmond, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach locations for no money down. Veterans can purchase Virginia properties and Virginia real...
View ArticleOtis College of Art and Design and The Ahmanson Foundation Partner in Support...
One of 25 select colleges and universities receiving funds to support returning troops, Otis College of Art and Design will host Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon veterans for a meet and greet...
View ArticleAlways Best Care Senior Services Offers $2.6 Million in Complimentary...
The launch of the award is a great way to honor veterans for their service. (PRWEB) August 28, 2013 In a major salute to veterans, Always Best Care Senior Services announced today it is launching a...
View ArticleCoalition to help Nassau veterans find jobs
Nassau County Executive Edward Manganoâs Veterans Services Agency will partner with ASR International Corp., a Long Island company, to assist local veterans in using the skills gained during military...
View ArticleGrand Island OKs $5K for veterans home legal fight
The Grand Island council has approved a $5,000 contribution to a legal fight fund for keeping a veterans home in the south-central Nebraska community. Reported by Miami Herald 2 hours ago.
View ArticleLegion Convention: Chairman of House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Vows to...
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Legion: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced its benefits claims backlog by 144,000 in the past five months. While that’s commendable to the...
View Article'Call of Duty' helps real veterans with $30K grant program
The company behind "Call of Duty," a video game series which simulates infantry warfare, is taking another step toward helping real military veterans. Reported by msnbc.com 1 hour ago.
View ArticleChairman of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs vows to keep the pressure on...
HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced its benefits claims backlog by 144,000 in the past five months. While that's commendable to th......
View ArticleChairman of House Committee on Veterans' Affairs vows to keep the pressure on...
HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced its benefits claims backlog by 144,000 in the past five months. While that's commendable to the...
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