Veterans News Bureau

National Commander-in-Chief Glen Gardner, Jr. of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has an interesting and timely article entitled "A Christmas Message" in the December issue of the VFW's National Magazine. Perhaps a few of his thoughts will serve to ... Go to Source

NICHOLASVILLE — Vaughn Binzer spent Christmas Eve 1965 in a helicopter over Vietnam looking for approaching Vietcong soldiers. The Vietcong had agreed to a cease-fire for the holidays, but Vietnamese intelligence reported enemy movement in the area ... Go to Source

Wichita-area troops, veterans and other residents gathered Sunday for a holiday-theme ceremony to honor fallen soldiers. The event at Resthaven Ceremony was part of Wreaths Across America, a nationwide initiative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to place holiday wreaths on troops' graves. The tradition began about 15 years ago ...

BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, Md. — After serving overseas in World War II, Art Cerminara of Braddock Heights arrived home with nothing. His knapsack and duffel bag were swiped when his ship docked stateside. Now, he finally has recovered one of his cherished ... Go to Source

Over the years, Gary Revier has worn many hats. From serving as mayor for the city in which he lives to spending countless hours poring through the past, Revier has been involved. Go to Source

Soon members of the Greenwood National Guard Unit, Co A 151st Signal Battalion, will be deployed to Iraq. And to help with any support they might need, Greenwood’s VFW Post 8694 is sponsoring the unit through the Adopt-A-Unit Program. Go to Source

This Saturday will be mark the first children's Christmas party and gift giving celebration hosted by the Simon Kenton VFW Post 2734. The veterans and VFW Ladies Auxiliary have worked diligently throughout the year to create a special festive day for ... Go to Source

LeRoy Jenness. File photo. LeRoy Jenness of Cherokee has been re-appointed by the Commander in Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to serve as National Deputy Chief of Staff for the second year in a row. According to Allen Kent, Adjutant General ... Go to Source

Judy Blanton, post president of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, has been voted state president of the organization that provides support to veterans, their families and the communities where they live. Go to Source

Guillermo "Gil" Perla shares a joyful moment Tuesday with Rep. Doris Matsui after she presented him with a Prisoner of War Medal. In the spring of 1942, Philippines-born Perla was among 75,000 troops who surrendered to the Japanese on the Bataan Peninsula and was forced to participate in what's known ...