Posts Tagged ‘VETERANS’
Veterans Day interviews – Part 2
During the annual Pocahontas County Honors Corps veteran’s supper, I spoke to several vets about what makes military service different from a civilian occupation.
Read MoreVets talk about difficulties of military life
On Veterans Day, every year, the Pocahontas County Veterans Honors Corps provides supper to all vets at the Dunmore Community Center. Local vets at the supper on Sunday talk about the difficulties and sacrifices of military service.
Read MoreWVDVA encourages online veteran tributes
A new West Virginia Heroes website allows friends and family members to post stories and photographs of their special veteran heroes.
Read MoreBeginning In March, Bath And Highland Veterans Can Get Assistance A Little Closer To Home
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is resuming monthly visits to the area.
Read MoreVeterans Honored At Pocahontas And Highland County Events On Veterans Day
From a solumn salute at the Mountain View Cemetery in Marlinton, to a children’s parade in Monterey, many turned out to remind us all of the sacrifices made by Veterans past and present.
Read MoreDepartment of Veterans Affairs/ Salem Medical Center To Hold Outreach Event In Hot Springs
Representatives from the Medical Center will bring information to area veterans about services and benefits that are available to them.
Read MoreHighland County’s Memorial Day Event Is Saturday, May 28th In Monterey
This year’s Highland County Memorial Day observance on Saturday will be organized by the Stonewall Ruritan Club.
Read MoreThe Veterans Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Lewisburg is Officially “Open for Business”
Veterans in the two Virginias in need of primary health care now have a choice that is more convenient than traveling all the way to Beckley or Salem.
Read MoreNew VA Clinic Opens In Greenbrier County Offering Primary Health Care
The Veterans Administration opens new Health Care Facility near Lewisburg, WV, and offers primary health care and other services to Vets in the Allegheny Highlands region.
Read MorePocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps Honors Veterans In Life And Death
Whether it’s helping Veterans get health care benefits or providing full military rites at funerals, the Pocahontas Co Veterans Honor Corps meets it’s goal of “Veterans Honoring Veterans”
Read MoreBrigadier General James Laster, USMC, Is The Guest Speaker
Here is an excerpt of General Lasters speech during the Veterans Day Dedication of the Memorial in Monterey
Read MoreCrowds Turn Out For The Veterans Memorial Dedication Despite The Cold
A large crowd gathers in Monterey to celebrate the dedication of the new Veterans Memorial on the courthouse grounds
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