
Entries sought for Virginia War Memorial 2022 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest
All Virginia middle school and high school students are eligible to participate in the Virginia War Memorial 2022 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest.

All Virginia middle school and high school students are eligible to participate in the Virginia War Memorial 2022 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest.

Registration is now open for the 2022 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs conference to be held Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has recognized August as Hidden Heroes Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia to honor the millions of military and veteran caregivers in Virginia.

President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

The U.S. Senate voted 86-11 on Tuesday to pass legislation that will expand health coverage for 3.5 million former soldiers who were exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan that had been blocked by Republicans last week.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will donate his second-quarter salary to the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing supplemental funding for veteran programs and services.

Local writer and editor Rebecca Barnabi has joined the AugustaFreePress.com team as national editor.

Rep. Elain Luria voted for the final passage of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2021.

The Computers for Veterans and Students Act passed the U.S. House unanimously July 12 and will provide refurbished computers to veterans.

The Virginia Board of Veterans Services ensures the welfare of Virginia veterans and sets policies to enhance services for veterans across the Commonwealth.
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