Culture
Watch: WWII veteran, 104, plays National Anthem to full stadium applauseA 104-year-old World War II Army veteran hit every vibrant note of the National Anthem on his saxophone at a New York Islanders game Saturday. Dominick Critelli, sporting a number 104 Islanders jersey and a WWII veterans’ hat, walked to his chair and played the Star-Spangled Banner, inspiring… Read More
Culture
Veteran’s faith saves him from death of despairMarine Corporal Dave Smith nearly took his life during his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, but God saved him when he cried out, he says. “I was in the bedroom… Read More
Government
Hung Cao, Navy vet and former Republican candidate, confirmed as undersecretary of Navy(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm retired Navy captain and former Republican Senate candidate in Virginia Hung Cao as the Undersecretary of the Navy. The… Read More
Politics
‘Wrote her off’: Mother of Abbey Gate survivor details being ghosted by Jill Biden during son’s recovery(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A basket of muffins, a photo with the president, a few phone calls and one dinner. That’s all Tiffany Andrews, mother of Abbey Gate survivor… Read More
Education
Nebraska bill addresses teacher shortage by recruiting veterans(The Heartlander) — The Nebraska Legislature is considering a bill that would address the state’s teacher shortage by fast-tracking temporary teaching licenses for military veterans. LB 188 , sponsored… Read More
Public Education
Florida offering military veterans education certification(The Center Square) – In another effort to provide job opportunities to military veterans and address a teacher shortage, Florida is making it easier for qualified veterans to receive an… Read More
National
Navy veteran killed in Pearl Harbor finally identified, remains returned home to MissouriKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Missouri Navy veteran killed during the Pearl Harbor attacks was recently identified for the first time, allowing his remains to finally be shipped back home. Read More
State Government
The career of Dr. James Noland: One of Missouri’s oldest living former state legislatorsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Perhaps the most storied lawmaker in state history, 95-year-old former state senator and World War II veteran Dr. James Noland was honored today as… Read More
State Government
Navy Veteran Bill Allen announces Candidacy for State Representative of Kansas City NorthlandRetired Naval Commander and Ph.D. Teacher and Professor, Dr. Bill Allen has announced his candidacy for the House of Representatives in the newly-formed District 17, comprising the Kansas… Read More
State Government
Army veteran Aaron McMullen running for state representative on pro-military, pro-freedom platformINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Jackson County native and U.S. Army veteran Aaron McMullen is running for state representative for Missouri’s new 20th House District on a pro-military and pro-freedom… Read More
National
Ultrarunner and Missouri Navy veteran to attempt a run around the world to raise veteran suicide awarenessBENTON, Mo. – After the pandemic cut short his first attempt, Missourian and Navy veteran Dustin Johnson is planning a second run around the world to raise awareness for veteran… Read More
National
Longtime Kansas Senator Bob Dole passed away on SundayWASHINGTON D.C. — Longtime Kansas Senator and 1996 presidential candidate Bob Dole passed away on Sunday at the age of 98. Dole represented the state of Kansas in… Read More
State Government
Veteran and Branson native takes on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in 3,800 mile haulBRANSON, Mo. – Last Thursday, The Heartlander spoke with former Branson High School graduate Amanda Hoenes as she paddled her way down the Missouri River on a 3,800… Read More