The Worcester Wreath Company from Harrington, Maine, has donated about 90,000 wreaths for the program since its president, Morrill Worcester, started the annual tradition in 1992. Working with the National Cemetery Administration and a bevy of volunteers, the company has made balsam fir wreaths with bright red bows to adorn every headstone at Arlington.
KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Colleges throughout the United States should work to make incoming U.S. veterans comfortable as students under a new federal bill, officials say. U.S. Air Force veteran Allen Marr, who heads up the Military and ... Go to Source
But, the deductible still penalizes veterans who live far from a VA facility. Go to Source
DoD violated the rights of a veteran who was seeking an entry-level, civilian auditing job when it decided to hire two non-veteran candidates instead. Go to Source
Episode explores the needs of America’s returning service members Go to Source
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA) released the statement following the announcement of General Eric Shinseki as nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Go to Source
For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care ...
Veterans with chronic conditions can manage their health and avoid hospitalization by using special technology provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs in their homes, according to a recent study....
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows why some military retirees and veterans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if the Obama administration and Congress take bold moves to ...
tricare cost increases proposedClovis News Journal, NM - 19 hours agoAmong 115 “options” presented, though not endorsed, in the CBO report, several ...
The retired general was ousted from his role as army chief of staff at the start of the Iraq war. He is now expected to fix a broken VA and ...
President-elect Barack Obama will name former Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki to head the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “General Shinseki is exactly the right person who is going to ...
By National Commander David K. Rehbein Historically, American Legion posts have gone above and beyond the call of duty by helping not only The American Legion Family, but ...
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2009 - U.S. Marines raised the American flag yesterday during the dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad ...
Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Headlines Bush tells military cause is 'just and right' Israel Halts Attack Briefly to Allow Aid Into Gaza Economists Warm ...
Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Headlines Death Toll Mounts as Israel Expands Gaza Offensive Panetta Is Chosen as C.I.A. Chief, in a Surprise ...
Christine E. Oldham and Tom Evanov recently received training for the new State of Arkansas VFW WebCOM Blog. More information will follow as we get acquainted with the software. ...
The new Clever, MO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12078 will be instituted on January 17 at 2:00 p. m. at the Clever, Mo fire Station. Past National Commander ...
Suicide prevention hotline helps Veterans with suicide prevention services... Go to Source
a very impressive collection of resources/information for returning wounded service members and veterans... Go to Source
He was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, a World War II veteran who received a Purple Heart, member of Ludlow Vets, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Covington, disabled ...
He was born April 9, 1925, in East Stroudsburg, Pa., to Charles and Mary (Jenkins) Hull. On June 11, 1946, he married the former Ms. Helene Zygar in Pennsylvania. She ...