Robert Hurt: Thanking our nation’s veterans
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As we commemorate Veterans Day, we remember with gratitude all those brave service members who throughout American history, have courageously fought to preserve our freedoms.
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Virginia Tech student veterans reflect on their military service
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Trey VanHout of Roseland, Virginia, a junior majoring in materials science and engineering in the College of Engineering, grew up a Hokie fan. He said he loved the football team and Virginia Tech appealed to him as one of the best engineering schools in the nation.
Poll: Americans blame Congress, VA for poor care of veterans
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Republicans and Democrats rarely agree on anything these days, but as the nation prepares to celebrate its bravest, Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind finds that the vast majority of all Americans believe the United States is shortchanging its veterans.
Dominion Virginia Power marks Veteran’s Day by helping local veterans with weatherization, energy assistance
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Dominion Virginia Power volunteers and weatherization experts will join forces on the eve of Veteran’s Day to help and honor veterans who have served our nation.
JMU to salute veterans
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James Madison University will recognize veterans of the armed forces with an extensive flag display on the Quadrangle Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.
Veterans can save on tree purchases
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To thank them for their service, U.S. military veterans can save 15 percent off their tree seedling orders the week of Nov. 9 – 13, according to officials at the Virginia Department of Forestry.
UVA ROTC units to honor veterans, remember POWs and MIAs
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Cadets and midshipmen from University of Virginia ROTC units will hold a 24-hour vigil to remember the prisoners of war and those missing in action, starting Monday at 3 p.m. in the McIntire Amphitheater.
Members of Congress introduce resolution to award Congressional Gold Medal to OSS veterans
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U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee members Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) along with U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) have introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, the World War II-era predecessor to today’s Central Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Special Operations Command, “in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.”
USAA and Hiring Our Heroes announce best places for veteran entrepreneurs: Staunton at #4
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Asheville, N.C., is the best place in the nation for veterans entrepreneurs, and Staunton, Va., is ranked fourth, according to a new study commissioned by USAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes.
Letter: Veterans for Derek Almarode
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As veterans and residents of Augusta County, we have joined together to show our support for Derek Almarode. We believe that Derek exemplifies the fundamental leadership skills that we all learned in our respective branches of service.
