by Gregory Gadson Over the last 16 years, I’ve managed a major military base, run a government contracting business, appeared in two motion pictures and made motivational speeches before hundreds of audiences all over the country, most notably to the New York Giants when they beat ...
Veterans Day is both for the living and the deceased. As we thank our service men and women for their service, courage and sacrifice, we also pay homage to the memory and legacy of veterans who are no longer with us. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, in recognition of the armistice ...
The Preston County Honor Guard will be hosting a Veterans Day observance at 10:30 a.m. today on the courthouse lawn. The public is invited to attend. The Preston County Honor Guard, consisting of member from all of the VFW Posts, and Vietnam Veterans Chapter 977, will honor veterans from ...
CHARLESTON — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Thursday shot down a recommendation of its own task force and the funeral industry to increase the price of veterans’ grave markers by 51%. “The Commission recognizes the sacrifice our veterans and their families have ...
by James Stavridis America’s armed services are failing to meet their recruiting goals, with the Army in particular suffering the worst shortfalls in five decades. There are many reasons behind this, but one is very surprising: veterans themselves. Recent reporting and ...
Forge, a strategic planning and consulting firm, announced it will host free webinars this summer for veterans, active service members and their families who are interested in growing their small businesses. Forge has scheduled the first two webinars of the series for June 14 and July 26. ...