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Why a problem on the ground can affect flights thousands of miles away among other issues
What veterans value most
Another Veterans Day has arrived and like any other previous year, there will be ceremonies, celebrations, and re-runs of classic war movies (or documentaries …
COVID-19 Watch
COVID-19 Watch
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Hey veterans… did you know?
Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 infection in the local communities, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) is operating at a reduced capacity.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Native veteran, Native pride
Simple and powerful…timeless and inclusive.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Famous Veteran: Kris Kristofferson
Country music legend and Army veteran Kris Kristofferson has a list of accomplishments so long, it might be faster to list off things he hasn't done.
Veterans Day is an ideal time for reflection and coming together
Major Keith Painter and I had exchanged a couple of letters and phone calls, first in 1990 and again in 2020, but had never actually seen one another since I l…
A loving letter from Lilly
Letter from a veteran's granddaughter.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: North Idaho Resource Directory
Every county and state has a Veteran Affairs office to answer questions about benefits and provide assistance.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Hey veterans and family members… please read this
Please remember, with the increased number of veterans being treated for COVID-related conditions, if a veteran dies from COVID, please ask the hospital, medical center, or hospice care professionals assisting in t…
THE VETERANS' PRESS: Veterans Help Net turns 3 years old today
Over the past three years, so many people have contributed their efforts and skills to help Veterans Help Net try to accomplish their mission of providing info…
THE VETERANS' PRESS: 2020 VA claims for disability compensation and pension
Last year, the VA received more than one million claims for disability compensation and pension.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: History of Veterans Day
Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (Nov. 11) honoring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: 'The Mayor of the VA:' Bennett 'Tray' Traylor
Bennett “Tray” Traylor is a retired Air Force veteran and a Vietnam veteran who has been working at the VA for 20 years.
Poppy sales pave way for veteran support
Held twice yearly, the Buddy Poppy drive raises funds to support local veterans in need.
THE VETERANS' PRESS: America’s Greatest Generation: The WW-II Veterans Among Us!
Meet Donald McSparrin