At 100, WWII and Korean War veteran honored for his place in Marine Corps history
Korean War veteran honored: The Vista, California, veteran turned 100 on Tuesday and is one of the few surviving Marine veterans who marched 55 miles from Camp Elliott in San Diego to christen the newly opened base near Oceanside in September 1942. He also fought with Camp Pendleton-based divisions in some of the Corps’ most […]
US Senators urge VA to improve training for PTSD claims
WASHINGTON-USA – Two senators introduced legislation Tuesday ordering the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve its claims process after a federal watchdog found that it made mistakes on 15% of claims for post-traumatic stress disorder. Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the VA Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Processing Claims Improvement Act, which aims […]
Five Things I Wish Service Members Knew Ahead Of Their Civilian Transition
I remember how confident and prepared I felt when I transitioned from active duty service. But as soon as I put away my uniform, it hit me: I needed help navigating the difficult and oft-talked-about transition to civilian life. Connecting with other Veterans and Veteran service organizations helped me navigate life after military service. So much […]
Italian veteran of World War I preserved story of immigration to US
Vic Cadice, of Jefferson City, Missouri-US, recalls admonishments from his father that included staying out of trouble as not to defame yourself, your country, your family name, and remaining focused on earning a good education. Vic Cadice, of Jefferson City, recalls admonishments from his father that included staying out of trouble as not to defame […]
Italian Army veteran, 81, serenades wife at hospital window due to Covid rules
Stefano Bozzini, an Italian army veteran, serenaded his wife at her hospital window to show his support, despite not being able to visit her due to local coronavirus restrictions.(watch the video) This story deserved to have a happy ending—but, tragically, it wasn’t to be. Earlier this month, footage of Stefano Bozzini serenading wife Carla from […]