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Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standing
Read full article: Fire destroys Veterans Center Barn in Campbell County, but symbol of hope remains standingA fire destroyed a key facility at the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Campbell County just a day before Veterans Day, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The centerโs main barn was reduced to rubble, but one powerful symbol of resilience remained standing: the Soldiers Cross.
Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia Veterans
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin unveils a new online one-stop information resource for Virginia VeteransGov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.
Senior Home Share holds annual Veterans breakfast ahead of Veterans Day
Read full article: Senior Home Share holds annual Veterans breakfast ahead of Veterans DaySouthwest Virginia has a rich history of military service, and with Veterans day just days away, many communities are coming together to show their appreciation for their veterans.
Specialized Hospice Care Program Honors and Supports Veterans Facing Terminal Illness
Read full article: Specialized Hospice Care Program Honors and Supports Veterans Facing Terminal IllnessIn Southwest Virginia, a quarter of people with a terminal illness is a veteran, a statistic that highlights the unique challenges many former service members face in their final days.
American-made flag company looking to honor veterans with flags
Read full article: American-made flag company looking to honor veterans with flagsKnow a veteran in your life? An American flag company is looking for you to share their story for a chance for them to be honored with a flag this Veterans Day.
General Assembly agrees to fund Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education Program
Read full article: General Assembly agrees to fund Virginia Military Survivors & Dependents Education ProgramThe future of the program was unknown after the state's budget passed in May cut funding and changed the waiver process.
When the war comes home: One veteranโs journey to honor his fallen friend
Read full article: When the war comes home: One veteranโs journey to honor his fallen friendRay Wier, a veteran who lost his best friend Matt Parry to suicide, founded Avalanche Veteran Support to help veterans navigate the mental health system and combat PTSD.
Bubbaโs 33 to donate $1 for every Patriot Burger sold to โHomes For Our Troopsโ
Read full article: Bubbaโs 33 to donate $1 for every Patriot Burger sold to โHomes For Our TroopsโRoanoke's Bubba's 33 to donate $1 for every patriot burger sold to "Homes For Our Troops" to raise money to help build specially adapted custom homes for injured post-9/11 veterans.
Bedfordโs D-Day Memorial calls for World War II veterans to attend 80th anniversary event
Read full article: Bedfordโs D-Day Memorial calls for World War II veterans to attend 80th anniversary eventThe National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is calling all World War II veterans to their 80th anniversary festivities.
Lynchburg veterans hope to bring three new tributes to Monument Terrace
Read full article: Lynchburg veterans hope to bring three new tributes to Monument TerraceVeterans in Lynchburg are hoping to bring in new additions to Monument Terrace to recognize both the Gulf War and the Global War on Terror.
Local non-profit adopts veterans who donโt get visitors on Christmas
Read full article: Local non-profit adopts veterans who donโt get visitors on ChristmasThis Christmas marks the fourth year that the non-profit, FRAME (family readiness and military ease) adopts a number of veterans who donโt receive visitors for the holiday.
Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veterans
Read full article: Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veteransTwo decorated Virginia veterans will forever be remembered after the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke was renamed in their honor.
Veteran gives reminder to think of those with PTSD this Independence Day
Read full article: Veteran gives reminder to think of those with PTSD this Independence DayFourth of July celebrations continue, and while many enjoy the beautiful colors that light up the sky on Independence Day, not everyone is happy to hear the loud booms.
Montvale Elementary School continues decades-long tradition of lunch with veterans
Read full article: Montvale Elementary School continues decades-long tradition of lunch with veteransAbout 250 veteran motorcyclists, made a stop for lunch at Montvale Elementary on Thursday, just like they do every year.
Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
Read full article: Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefsTwo former Iraq and Afghanistan War-era defense secretaries are recommending that the government consider new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
Showing love for local vets with โValentines for Vetsโ program in Bedford
Read full article: Showing love for local vets with โValentines for Vetsโ program in BedfordShowing some love and support for those who serve or have served โ thatโs the goal of the annual โValentines for Vetsโ program at Bedford Public Libraries.
Warner, Kaine announce federal funding to help veterans access affordable housing
Read full article: Warner, Kaine announce federal funding to help veterans access affordable housingOn Wednesday, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced over $842,140 in federal funding to help homeless veterans access affordable housing in Virginia.
450 applications needed to create Virginia license plate honoring women Veterans
Read full article: 450 applications needed to create Virginia license plate honoring women VeteransThe Virginia Department of Veterans Services is launching a campaign to bring license plates honoring female Veterans to the Commonwealth.
Wreaths Across America: event happening in Dublin Dec 17th 1p.m.
Read full article: Wreaths Across America: event happening in Dublin Dec 17th 1p.m.The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) and community partners will hold holiday wreath laying ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Virginiaโs three state veterans cemeteries.
โDonโt give up, just keep moving forwardโ: Local wounded warrior with a contagious smile
Read full article: โDonโt give up, just keep moving forwardโ: Local wounded warrior with a contagious smileThe road to recovery since that fateful day has been hard, but part of his healing is horseback riding โ something that wasnโt easy at first.
โHealing Strides of Virginiaโ employees, volunteers work to help veterans
Read full article: โHealing Strides of Virginiaโ employees, volunteers work to help veteransGiving back and being part of something bigger than themselves โ those are just some of the reasons why employees and volunteers of Healing Strides of Virginia love what they do.
YMCA at Virginia Tech hosts celebration to honor, support veterans
Read full article: YMCA at Virginia Tech hosts celebration to honor, support veteransLocal service members go the chance to learn about programs in the area while enjoying a hot meal and connecting with the schoolโs corps of cadets.
Chicken Salad Chick to offer free meals to veterans, active-duty military on Veteranโs Day
Read full article: Chicken Salad Chick to offer free meals to veterans, active-duty military on Veteranโs DayOn Veteranโs Day this year, Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military, the company said.
Governor Youngkin donates his Q3 salary to veteran-run non-profit
Read full article: Governor Youngkin donates his Q3 salary to veteran-run non-profitGovernor Youngkin donated his third-quarter salary to a veteran-run non-profit on Monday. This comes after Youngkin donated his Q2 salary to a veteran-focused organization earlier this year.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Man who was once homeless is now thriving, working for organization that rescued him
Read full article: The Deep Blue Ridge: Man who was once homeless is now thriving, working for organization that rescued himA Roanoke man is hoping his testimony of turning his life around from homelessness will inspire others struggling in life to never stop fighting for better circumstances. Now, he is giving back to the very organization that rescued him from hitting rock bottom.
1,000 American flags pay tribute to veterans and first responders, both past and present
Read full article: 1,000 American flags pay tribute to veterans and first responders, both past and presentThe Forest Rotary Club organizes the display where each of the 1,000 American flags are sponsored for a veteran, a member of active-duty military, police, fire, or healthcare worker.
Local World War II veteran shares firsthand experiences with Botetourt County students
Read full article: Local World War II veteran shares firsthand experiences with Botetourt County studentsWorld War II veteran, Joe Damiano shared stories about his time in the Army with students at Lord Botetourt High School students.
Senators introduce bill to eliminate copays for veterans accessing contraception
Read full article: Senators introduce bill to eliminate copays for veterans accessing contraceptionOn Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Richard Blumenthal, and Susan Collins introduced the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, which will eliminate copayments for contraception covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Virginia Governor donates his second-quarter salary to veteranโs foundation
Read full article: Virginia Governor donates his second-quarter salary to veteranโs foundationGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced that his second-quarter salary check will be donated to a Virginia veterans program, and on Tuesday, he followed through with his word.
Lynchburg veteran spending Fourth of July alone, grateful for military mother visiting with food
Read full article: Lynchburg veteran spending Fourth of July alone, grateful for military mother visiting with foodLaura Light, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg, was one of many who spent the holiday delivering food to hundreds of residents, like Eubank, to make sure they were not forgotten.
Christiansburg Loweโs decorates parking spot in honor of Memorial Day
Read full article: Christiansburg Loweโs decorates parking spot in honor of Memorial DayEveryone honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in many ways, and a Loweโs in Christiansburg is doing something unique โ a parking spot memorial.
Veterans honor national mascot therapy dog, Powmia, who served the VA hospital
Read full article: Veterans honor national mascot therapy dog, Powmia, who served the VA hospitalOn Friday, veterans said their final goodbyes to a national mascot therapy dog who provided comfort for heroes in the VA hospital.
Memorial flag display in Lynchburg honors more than 7,000 veterans who died in the War on Terror
Read full article: Memorial flag display in Lynchburg honors more than 7,000 veterans who died in the War on TerrorThe flag will be back on display, this time at the Field of Honor, on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, first lady present first-of-its-kind Virginia award to Campbell County veterans group
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin, first lady present first-of-its-kind Virginia award to Campbell County veterans groupVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin paid a special visit to Altavista Monday, to present the inaugural Spirit of Virginia Award to the National Center for Healthy Veterans.
Veterans, employees react to recommendation of closing Salem VA Medical Center
Read full article: Veterans, employees react to recommendation of closing Salem VA Medical CenterDepartment of Veterans Services released a 52-page report this week, recommending renovations or closing several facilitiesโincluding the Salem Medical Centerโdue to aging infrastructure.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs recommends closing Salem VA, opening new facility in Roanoke area
Read full article: Dept. of Veterans Affairs recommends closing Salem VA, opening new facility in Roanoke areaThe VA released a report suggesting changes to several facilities. It cited aging infrastructure as the reason for closing the Salem VA.
Your vote helped a Lynchburg veterans group win $10K grant to help homeless service members
Read full article: Your vote helped a Lynchburg veterans group win $10K grant to help homeless service membersThe Lynchburg Area Veterans Council announced Tuesday that they won a $10,000 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
Hereโs how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grant
Read full article: Hereโs how you can help a Hill City veterans group win a national grantThe Lynchburg Area Veterans Council is one of three national finalists to win a $10,000 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation โ and need your vote to help them win.