ATLANTA, Nov. 6 – The Home Depot(R), the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that the Company is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veterans Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a […]
Military Hall of Fame to induct 10 veterans
Three Medal of Honor winners will be among 10 veterans inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame during a dinner Friday in Oklahoma City. A reception, followed by the dinner, will be held at 6 p.m. at Oklahoma Christian University, 2500 E. Memorial Road. The Medal of Honor inductees are Army Staff Sgt. Ruben […]
Kerry draws Republican fire over Iraq remarks
The Republican Party on Tuesday gained a late burst of energy in its flagging mid-term congressional election campaign following remarks by John Kerry, the losing 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, in which he appeared to denigrate US soldiers serving in Iraq. Mr Kerry, who is also planning to put his name forward for the 2008 Democratic […]
Man convicted of wearing military medals he never earned
For two area war veterans, the guilty verdict handed down Tuesday for a 60-year-old North Fond du Lac man charged in federal court for wearing military medals he did not earn is well deserved. Rudy Jaeger of Brownsville and Bud Ruckman of Fond du Lac testified Tuesday at the Federal Building in Milwaukee during the […]
Veterans group grades lawmakers
When it comes to looking out for veterans, federal lawmakers in New York scored slightly better than those in other states, but have plenty of room for improvement, an advocacy group said Monday. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, a political action committee, issued a report card of legislators’ votes on veterans issues, handing the […]
Veterans Needing Help Are Backlogged 4 to 8 Years
Jim Davis and Perry Edenfield, and their Organization “Veterans-For-Change” with members nationwide totaling 60,000+ and growing are asking in writing all members of congress address the issues of the Veterans Affairs. The lack of funding to provide benefits, medical treatment, medications, rehabilitation, better medical facilities, more and better trained Veteran Service Officers, faster processing of […]
Older vets reach out to younger troops
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Jack Wagner was wounded twice in Vietnam, but instead of a hero’s welcome upon his return, he was advised to ditch his uniform to avoid the wrath of anti-war protesters. “That made a lot of Vietnam veterans go in the closet. They didn’t want to be labeled as baby killers,” said Wagner, […]
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants to Salute US Military Veterans on November 5
PORTLAND, Ore. – McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. today announced that its seafood restaurants nationwide will host its eighth annual Veterans Appreciation Event, and will offer all U.S. military veterans a free entree on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in appreciation for their service to our country. “We’re proud to continue McCormick & Schmick’s tradition […]
Filmmakers Follow War Veterans as They Run for Congress
SILVER SPRING, Md. – In November 2006, more than 50 veterans of the U.S. armed forces from around the country will be vying for seats in Congress. At no other time in history have so many veterans run for national office at the same time. The award-winning filmmaking team of Brent and Craig Renaud (OFF […]
Military wife, mom worries troops are now being forgotten
With Veteran’s Day approaching, a Southfield military wife and mother said she’s worried our current veterans are being forgotten. “The World Series is nice and all but I wish our troops would get a little more recognition,” said Cynthia Hawk, whose husband is the commander and son is a member of the 182nd Field Artillery, […]
