Of the 324 World War II U.S. Army Medal of Honor participants, eight are still alive today, reminding the nation of the courage of past and present servicemen and women, as well as the sacrifices … [Read more...]
Beware Summer Veterans Scams
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Scambook, the Internet’s leading complaint resolution platform, is warning veterans to beware of summer scams targeting active duty military and veterans. Scammers exploit summer celebrations that … [Read more...]
VJ Q&A: Veterans vs. Con Artists 101
May 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Scambook.com isn’t a site specifically for veterans, but as con artists become more sophisticated, they see veterans and active duty military as prime targets because of their potentially generous … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Observances at the Capital
May 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Each year on Memorial Day, thousands of veterans and their families congregate at The Wall to remember and to honor those who died while serving in Vietnam and other wars. On this special … [Read more...]
VJ Q&A: William Avery, One of the Last Men Standing from the USS Arizona
May 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
He remembers his age, but not his birthday; his wife’s name, but not when they were married; where she is buried, but not how long ago she died. What he does remember with clarity, are the faces … [Read more...]
VJ Q&A: Jose G. Ramos, Founder of “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Veteran Journal talks to José G Ramos, founder and advocate of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. VJ: What led you to organize a day welcoming home Vietnam Veterans? And why March … [Read more...]
VJ Q&A: Julie Hera DeStefano, Producer/Director of Journey to Normal: Women of War Come Home
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Drama, Julie Hera DeStefana is the Managing Director and Producer of an award-winning off-Broadway theater company as well as the Business … [Read more...]
Veteran Homeless Rate Improves
January 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
According to The Associated Press, the most recent surveys of homelessness reflect a sizeable drop in the amount of veterans living on the streets. According to the Housing and Urban Development … [Read more...]
Sesame Street and Military Children
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sesame Street Resources for Military Children. Once again, the Sesame Workshop has developed a new collection of resources for military families with children. This new program is designed to help … [Read more...]
Hoofs, Boots, and Big Dreams
May 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Wounded Warrior Equestrian Program (WWEP) is a budding organization with big dreams. It aspires to bring together therapeutic riding programs and horse rescue centers across the United States in … [Read more...]
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