As we approach Veterans Day, I would like you to remember the history of Veterans Day. It originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Therefore, the day is always recognized on Nov. 11, regardless […]

Later this morning hundreds of veterans are expected to attend the 3rd annual Nueces County Veterans Services “Stand Down” event. This will be a one-stop-shop that will be showcasing all the services and resources available for veterans. If you are, or know, a military veteran that’s fallen on hard times, let them know the Nueces […]

Veterans of all service periods fared better in the workforce in October compared to the previous month, even as unemployment among nonveterans remained stagnant, the latest federal data show. The veteran unemployment rate fell from 3.4 to 2.9 percent last month, the lowest it’s been since October 2017, according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics […]

Veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder were less anxious and depressed and had an improved quality of life after an eight-week therapeutic horseback riding program, according to a Baylor University study. “PTSD is difficult to treat. But those who went through the program reported lessening of symptoms and better mental health,” said lead author Beth […]

Veterans are often “pitied or celebrated as heroes,” says Sonya Pfeiffer, owner of Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art. She’s hoping Elder’s upcoming multimedia exhibition, “Vicarious,” will challenge these stereotypes. “Vicarious” will feature artists who are veterans or are exploring the veteran experience through avenues including sculpture, charcoal drawings, a documentary and a virtual reality experience. […]

Bob Crouch is headed into his 16th occupational therapy appointment at the American Lake branch of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Crouch’s thumb was amputated after a household accident, and he lost the use of his fingers during one of three surgeries. Mary Matthews-Brownell is helping him stretch and exercise his hand to […]

They’ve sacrificed so much for our country, yet so many veterans face challenges like unemployment and homelessness. To help combat that, the Greater Los Angeles Veteran’s Administration held an event, which for many, is the first step in turning their lives around. Heidi Marston is with the VA Greater Los Angeles and explains what “Stand […]

What started as a challenge from an Ohio CEO has turned into thousands of dollars for homeless veterans in Michigan. Maureen Tobin, district director for the Lincoln Park Exchange Club, said the club partnered with Veterans Matter, a Toledo-based organization that helps homeless veterans get housing, after a fortuitous meeting at Lincoln Park Days a […]

For several years, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club has raised money to buy and fill backpacks with necessities for the more than 6,500 homeless veterans in New Jersey through Operation Chillout. Each fall members of the FSP Rotary seek donations to purchase the backpacks and the items to fill them. The backpacks contain thermal underwear, hoodies, gloves, […]

A proud local veteran who was homeless in the final years of his life was laid to rest in a poignant military funeral. Army Private Walter Anthony Ledford died of liver cancer on September 29 in hospice care at Charles George VA Medical Center. Sadly, he didn’t have the luxury of loved ones by his […]