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
Culture
Trump drops an ‘OORAH!’ for Marines as he celebrates Veterans Day(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump repeated a Marine Corps battle cry Tuesday while appearing on the “Pat McAfee Show” via phone. Trump laid a wreath at Arlington… Read More
Government
Trump declares Veterans Day as ‘Victory Day,’ honors those with ‘the courage to serve’President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared Veterans Day as “Victory Day” and praised America’s military might. “From now on, we’re going to be celebrating Victory Day for World War I,… Read More
Government
5 Veteran Presidents Who Fought on the Battlefield(The Daily Signal) – On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate the valor of members of the United States armed services, but did you know that 31 of the 45 men who have served… Read More
Culture
‘Thank you for your service’ reaches fewer ears as US veteran population is half of a generation agoAmerica’s veteran population has quietly halved in 25 years, shrinking to 18 million in a nation of 340 million, Pew Research reports. The number of… Read More
Federal government
Veterans watch Trump’s moves on pay, benefits, personnel(The Center Square) – This Veterans Day, veterans from all backgrounds and political positions will be watching to see how President-elect Donald Trump handles key issues including pay and access… Read More
Public Education
Reading program connects veterans and students(The Center Square) – Over 1,000 classrooms across the country will be participating in a reading program aimed at connecting service members and students. United Through… Read More
Public Education
Connecticut school district faces backlash after removing Columbus Day and Veterans Day from calendar(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A Connecticut school district is receiving backlash after stripping both Columbus Day and Veterans Day from the school’s calendar following a vote from the Board… Read More
Public Education
Washington elementary school replaces Veterans Day with International Day for ToleranceA Washington state elementary school decided to replace Veterans Day celebrations with the International Day for Tolerance – and parents aren’t happy about it. In the past, Benjamin Rush… Read More
National
SBA announces certification process for veteran small businesses to receive contracts(The Center Square) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is streamlining its efforts to help veteran-owned small businesses access federal grant dollars ahead of Veterans Day next week. SBA Administrator… Read More
State Government
Battle of Wilson’s Creek reenactments and tours of the battlefield to be held ahead this Veteran’s Day Weekend in RepublicREPUBLIC, Mo. – Wilson’s Creek National Civil War Battlefield is hosting a handful of free festivities honoring the lives lost at the battle on Saturday from 5 p.m. Read More