November 19, 2009

Supplies to be collected for homeless veterans

Gleaning for the World holding event Friday from 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. and Saturday from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. at Lyncburg Sam's Club

Senate passes benefits for veterans’ caregivers

The legislation that would provide monthly stipends and medical benefits to family members who stay home to care for severely injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

November 13, 2009

Army announces Arlington Cemetery probe

Secretary of the Army John McHugh said Friday that the investigation will look into accountability of some graves and poor record keeping

November 11, 2009

President Obama honors veterans at Arlington cemetery

Obama pledged he would do right by all veterans and families, saying: 'America will not let you down.'

Hundreds gather at Virginia War Memorial to honor veterans

Wreaths were placed around the memorial, followed by a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps

Rep. Tom Perriello holds veterans meeting

Veterans tell the congressman's veterans advisory committee their concerns, get updated on legislation, meet with caseworker

Virginia Tech remembers and honors Veterans

University President Charles Steger joined the Virginia Tech Cadets to place a wreath on Memorial Court for all the brave soldiers who put their life on the line for our freedom

First Lady Michelle Obama says veterans’ skills can help at home

Mrs. Obama told service groups and student veterans at George Washington University that what service members learned abroad is what communities need to overcome challenges at home

Public signing cards for troops on Veterans Day

The event in Washington kicks off a program called Holiday Mail for Heroes

November 10, 2009

Veterans memorial to be dedicated in Salem

Sherwood Memorial Park will unveil the sculpture, etching and walkway Saturday

Meeting for 5th district veterans

Open meeting at Bedford Armory, 12:30p.m. Wednesday, veterans and families invited

November 03, 2009

Perriello hires veterans caseworker

Martha Woody will work as a liaison between Southside veterans and the VA

October 23, 2009

New veterans clinic for Wythe County

The new outpatient clinic will be located in Wytheville

October 19, 2009

SWVA’s first Veterans Cemetery becoming a reality

Local leaders broke ground Monday, and construction is expected to start later this fall

October 15, 2009

Stalin bust for D-Day memorial causes controversy

Memorial president says bust will not honor Stalin, just recognize his part in planning D-Day

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