By: Leo Shane III Freshman Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez again this week defended the Veterans Affairs health system as a vital national resource and criticized Republican opponents of twisting her words on VA operations as part of an effort to undermine the … [Read more...]
Frustrations mount over lack of progress on preventing veterans’ suicide
By: Leo Shane III Just hours before a Capitol Hill hearing Monday on how to address the problem of veterans dying by suicide, a veteran took his own life outside the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Lawmakers said that the incident was a painful reminder for all the … [Read more...]
Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature
By Megan Way | Photos by Chuck BakerThrough a partnership by Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS), the Nevada National Guard and the United Veterans Legislative Council (UVLC) the third Wednesday of March is recognized as Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature (VAMDAL). The day is … [Read more...]
Chinese-American WWII Veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal
By: Tanner IskraFive Chinese-American Veterans were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at VA’s Central Office in Washington, D.C., in a ceremony celebrating their service. The Veterans were selected to represent more than 20,000 Chinese Americans who served during World War II.The … [Read more...]
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 329
By Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzOn March 28th, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 329 (KWVA 329) held their monthly meeting at the American Post 8. KWVA 329 Commander Chuck Johnson reported about what they’ve done in 2018 and announced the new board members in their … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Recipients Will Move to Front of Line for VA Claims, Wilkie Says
Military.com | By Patricia KimePurple Heart recipients will take priority in the queue for Department of Veterans Affairs claims adjudication, starting April 1, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced Tuesday.In a hearing before the House Appropriations Military … [Read more...]
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