Former US SOF veteran and his son, apologize to Tokyo court for role in Ghosn escape
A former US Green Beret and his son charged in Japan with helping Nissan’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, jump bail and escape for Lebanon apologized Tuesday in a Tokyo court. “I deeply regret my actions and sincerely apologize for causing difficulties for the judicial process and for the Japanese people. I’m sorry,” Michael Taylor, a […]
Is America’s veteran population changing?
Veterans make up a significant but declining percentage of the U.S. population, as veterans of older wars pass on. In 2011, there were nearly 1.9 million living veterans of World War II. By 2018, that number had dwindled to less than 500,000. There are around 19 million U.S. veterans as 2021, according to data from […]
A Chinese veteran pleads for peace
Chinese veteran Wang Qi stayed in India after accidentally crossing into Indian territory in 1963. The resentment of not being able to see his mother one last time has stayed with Wang Qi, 81, a Chinese soldier during the 1962 war with India. He says he accidentally crossed into the Indian territory, and has remained […]
Veteran Affairs (VA) telehealth options here to stay in US
Telehealth and online medical appointments will remain a key part of veterans health care even after the pandemic disappears, the Veterans Affairs secretary promised on Wednesday. But department officials may need Congress’ help to ensure that. VA Secretary Denis McDonough made an an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee. He noted that online video appointments between department physicians and […]
Love We Share Foundation – Preserving Korean War Veteran memories through music
As June 2020 marked the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, the Love We Share Foundation had plans to remember Korean war veterans across Canada through music with support from the Commemorative Partnership Program for all Canadian veterans. Small concerts were planned from Vancouver to Halifax, and various map dots in-between. COVID-19 put a damper on […]
Wounded Iraq War veteran gets custom-built home through Gary Sinise’s charity
Iraq war veteran -retired Army Capt.- Juan Guerrero and his family moved into a specialized smart home, mortgage-free, outside of San Antonio, Texas, last week. Guerrero was critically wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq and eventually lost both of his legs. Last week he received a custom-built home from the Gary Sinise Foundation, started by the Academy […]
A US Air Force vet brings drone soccer to America
A Us Vet -former Air Force combat pilot – is working to make drones and robotics accessible to students through the emerging sport of drone soccer. The sport takes the typical after-school robotics club to the next level and may look slightly familiar to Harry Potter’s Quidditch. Thanks to Maj. Kyle Sanders, it is making headway […]
Canadian Veterans Affairs launches online public consultation on future of remembrance
As Canadian Veterans evolve, so should the ways in which we honor them. Earlier this year, we showcased our expanded approach to remembrance which seeks to recognize all who have served our country in uniform, both here at home and around the world. As we continue to honor our veterans of both World Wars and […]
Royal British Legion ‘to stop selling poppies in EU due to Brexit’ to help veterans
The Royal British Legion will reportedly no longer sell poppies to help veterans the European Union due to post-Brexit bureaucracy. The charity, which supports members of the British Armed Forces and veterans, has emailed its supporters last week. The members should “stop sales to customers in EU countries” for the foreseeable future until Brexit legislation […]
Homelessness among vets could spike as pandemic protections ending
Advocates warned that ending pandemic financial protections, combined with ongoing housing problems in recent years, could lead to an “unprecedented wave of homeless veterans” in the coming months. They’re pushing for more resources to help those vulnerable veterans but also intervention from federal and local officials to maintain those protections for a little longer, to […]