Zero COVID deaths among Veteran Affairs patients for the first time in 14 months
We had good news from Veteran Affairs officials on Monday for the first time in 14 months. There are no new COVID-related deaths in medical centers across the department, an encouraging sign that the pandemic could end. Since the start of March 2020, more than 12,060 VA patients and 142 VA staff members had died […]
After 70 Years, Ranger Legend and Korean War Veteran Ralph Puckett Receives Medal of Honor
Korean War veteran Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr. was honored at the White House on Friday. He received the Medal of Honor for his acts of “conspicuous gallantry” during the war. South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who is in town to conduct diplomatic talks with President Biden, attended the ceremony. The former soldier is being honored for his […]
Veteran Affairs to remove all restrictions on cemetery visits
Washington-USA — Did you know that about 93 percent of all veterans in US live within 75 miles of a national or local veterans cemetery? This data comes from the National Cemetery Administration. America’s best-known veterans cemetery is Arlington National Cemetery. This site generally attracted tens of thousands of veterans and families the week before […]
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 […]
How Kirkcaldy became a new home for Polish war veterans
The Polish Club in Kirkcaldy, Fife, has been a centre of social and cultural life for almost 70 years. It was founded by veterans who were unable to return home after fighting in World War Two. The club still provides an extended family to the children and grandchildren of those soldiers – along with a […]
Soldiers on motorcycles visit the graves of 120 Poles who died and died during international missions
In Poland, as the Veterans Day of 29 May approach the column of 23 motorcyclists – soldiers started the Veterans Motorcycle Rally to honor their colleagues who fell on missions The group went to the cemetery in Szczecin-Dąbie, where they prayed over the grave of Corporal Szymon Graczyk who died during his mission in Afghanistan […]