These states ranked highest for Veteran-owned businesses
RICHMOND, Va. (STACKER) -- When America's military members enter civilian life, veterans tend to out-earn their nonveteran peers—indeed, the median income for veterans reached a record-high of $50,476...
View ArticleErie man channels his inner Clark Griswold to help local veterans
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com)-- An Erie homeowner is raising money for veterans with a seasonal display. "Operation Griswold" started eight years ago by Fred Wienecke, it includes 50 songs with 16...
View ArticleNearly 50,000 veterans used emergency suicide prevention program in its first...
Nearly 50,000 veterans made use of an emergency suicide prevention program that was launched by the Department of Veterans Affairs last year. The VA announced Wednesday that 49,714 veterans and former...
View ArticleVeterans organization launches new scholarship to honor founder
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Veteran Community Initatives, Inc. (VCI) announced Wednesday a new scholarship opportunity to honor its founder and longtime veteran advocate. The Thomas Caulfield Veterans...
View ArticleJames E. Van Zandt celebrates Veteran Patients Week
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt Medical Center is spending the second week of February recognizing veterans in honor of Veteran Patients Week. On Wednesday, veterans who get care at the...
View ArticleCombat veterans honored in Centre County with Quilts of Valor
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – A group of local combat veterans were honored for their service on Sunday in Centre County. Twenty-two veterans who fought for the country in the Korean, Vietnam, Gulf,...
View ArticleTask force proposed to support Pa. veterans exposed to Agent Orange in...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – New legislation has been proposed that, if passed, will work to connect veterans of the Vietnam War suffering from the effects of Agent Orange with treatment options. Law...
View ArticleHuntingdon County honors esteemed Civil War veteran
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)— February 21 is the 165th birthday of the late William Reed, a Civil War veteran who earned the Medal of Honor and became a prominent figure in Huntingdon County. Reed...
View ArticleWhy employment is only half the battle for America’s veterans
(The Hill) — The veteran unemployment rate is below that of non-veterans, but obtaining a job is only half the battle. After years spent training for battle or deployed into combat zones, most former...
View ArticleUS Senate introduces bill to expand healthcare for National Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) -- U.S. Senator John Fetterman announced he has cosponsored a bill that would expand healthcare options for the Selected Reserve and National Guard. The Servicemember...
View ArticleCambria County bridge dedicated to army veteran
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dozens gathered at the American Legion in Loretto Friday to formally dedicate a bridge in honor of an army veteran. Family, friends, service members and lawmakers attended...
View ArticleFourth leg of "Old Glory Relay" celebrates veterans across the country
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ)-- Members of Team Red, White and Blue completed the fourth leg in their tenth annual "Old Glory Relay" Monday evening at the Blair County Courthouse. The 52-mile leg of the...
View Article'The heroes are all buried over there:' WWII veteran on D-Day invasion
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's been almost 80 years* since U.S. troops took part in the largest invasion in U.S. history. There are fewer and fewer men left from the Greatest Generation to remember...
View ArticleClearfield County bridge dedicated to fallen Vietnam soldier
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Officials honored a fallen Vietnam veteran on Wednesday in Clearfield County. The Burnside Township bridge along State Route 30-04 has officially been renamed to the US...
View ArticleNational WWII Museum in New Orleans features new Liberation Pavilion
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The final chapter at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana opened November, 2023 to the public*. The new Liberation Pavilion takes a look at post-war themes....
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'Freedom is not free': D-Day veterans share their story
THOMAS, W.Va. (WBOY) - As we mark the anniversary* of D-Day... the sheer magnitude of a task that faced the allies is still difficult to comprehend. Two D-Day veterans living down the hall from each...
View ArticleKorean War hero lies in honor at US Capitol
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – An honor seldom given to private citizens, Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, lied in honor in the Capitol Rotunda on Monday....
View ArticleLetter reveals what soldier from 'Saving Private Ryan' left at Normandy
(NEXSTAR) -- A heartbreaking letter reveals the man who inspired Saving Private Ryan hoped to return to Normandy for the 40th anniversary of D-Day. He did not make it. Fritz Niland died one year...
View ArticleMilitary students honored at Penn State graduation celebration
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State recognized a special group of students that will soon be receiving their diplomas. Thursday night, 200 military students from Penn State's online program and...
View ArticleArmed Forces Day celebration brings generations together
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center honored veterans during Armed Forces Day while also celebrating a young face entering the military. Vietnam Veteran and former Pa....
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