Missing in America: Five Veterans laid to rest with honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
The journey for these Veterans was started by the Missing in America Project, a non-profit dedicated to finding family of deceased, and providing a proper burial for Veterans.
Broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the 28th annual broadcast of the National Memorial Day Concert airs on PBS Sunday, May 28, 2017, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
At every point of the way, as we waited or were speaking to someone, it was apparent that these workers deeply believed in their mission to honor and serve those that served our country.
It is a story of how one family from a small town in Wisconsin came in contact with a much-maligned government agency only to find out that all of the recent press and bad news about this group of people is not what it has been reported to be.
What can a couple of Vietnam Vets do to help combat the high rate of Veteran suicide? Turns out, quite a bit. Straight Scoop for Vets and Friends raises public awareness, provides training and links Veterans to services throughout the state of New Mexico.
“I’m competing in the track and field events, and shotput and javelin,” said Bremenkamp, who recently celebrated his 84th birthday. “I think it’s great the VA supports Veterans like this.”
The order focuses on improving “accountability and whistleblower protection” at VA by creating an office dedicated to assist the secretary in using all available authorities to discipline or terminate any VA manager or employee who has violated the public’s trust and failed to carry out his or her duties on behalf of Veterans.
During this National Volunteer Week, VA facilities around the country are holding events to honor and recognize the dedicated volunteers who make life better for America's Veterans and their families.
As planning for the 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games […]
Rose and William Volkman both served in the Navy in World War I. This month, as the world reflects on the impact of America's contribution in that war, we reflect on what the Volkmans' service meant to America.
Thomas Linenberger joined the Navy in 1965. After reaching the […]
Volunteers: We need you May 5-12 for the National Veterans Golden Age Games in Biloxi, Mississippi!
Events like this are vital because they allow Veterans to expand their network and knowledge before they are in crisis.