School shows love for local veterans
First Step School made Valentine cards for Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 Auxiliary to deliver to the veterans at Brookdale Senior Living. Tina Thomas-Owens, owner of the First Step School on Posey Rd., contacted Bernie Adams of the VFW post to coordinate the Valentine’s for Veterans project. Adams and volunteer Dorothy Cook picked up the cards on Monday, Feb. 13 and
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Veterans Plaza was lined with veterans of many wars as well as residents young and old alike on Sunday morning as they gathered to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. The event, hosted by both the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 688 and American Legion Post 313, is held each year not only to memorialize those lost to the terrorist attacks but to
boernestar.comUnderemployment is growing trend among veterans, labor experts say
Experts say the Bureau of Labor Statistics is falling short in accurately reporting the veteran unemployment rate for several reasons, but an issue many vets are facing right now is they’re not landing the jobs they are qualified for.
SA war hero diagnosed with 6 traumatic brain injuries discusses PTSD recovery, urges veterans to get help
Coming off of national PTSD awareness month, a San Antonio Marine Corps and Army veteran has spent time sharing his story with others in need. He said now, with mass troops returning from a difficult end to the war in Afghanistan, adjusting to civilian life is even harder.
‘Garbage, filth, rot’: Records paint troubling picture of nurse who runs unregulated Castle Hills nursing home
A twice-sanctioned nurse continues to operate an unlicensed boarding home in Castle Hills despite two previous criminal cases against her in Bexar County involving people in her care, a KSAT 12 Defenders investigation reveals.
Heartwarming reaction from veteran, family after receiving new home from nonprofit
A military hero and his young family saw their new home for the very first time Wednesday. It was all a big surprise from a Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit that builds houses for injured and ill veterans and first responders.
NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters
NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway got their start while playing hoops for top colleges. Now they're back at their alma maters as coaches of their NCAA men's basketball teams. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to the trio about their journey.
cbsnews.comVeterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses
Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.
cbsnews.comVeterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses
Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.
cbsnews.comWhite House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base
White House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has drafted an executive order after a CBS News investigation revealed new evidence of toxic exposure at a remote military base in Uzbekistan that was used after September 11. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who spoke to Miller, has the details.
cbsnews.comSigns of progress in the VA backlog of disability claims
Veterans joined the annual “Veterans on Wall Street” event Tuesday. The government says the number of disability claims has dropped to about 70,000 from over 600,000 in 2013. The Senate voted to approve funding for veterans, but still needs to reach an agreement with the House. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald fears there will be budget cuts. Margaret Brennan reports.
cbsnews.comWild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society
Wild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang Omar Villafranca reports from Granger, Texas.
cbsnews.comVeterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary
Veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary Tributes to the veterans on the 70th anniversary of D-Day took many forms, including a full reenactment. This commemoration was a last chance to say thank you in person to many of the veterans. Mark Phillips reports.
cbsnews.comVeteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes
Veteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes Veterans groups and some democrats on Capitol Hill are dissatisfied with President Obama's continued support for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
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