By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Whether you’re seeking a hobby in gardening or a career in agriculture, Operation Welcome Home invites everyone to participate in its upcoming Veterans Agriculture Training Program Workshop. […]
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Vets can apply now for Keys to Progress program
Since 2013, Progressive has been honoring veterans with vehicle donations through the Keys to Progress veteran vehicle giveaway program. The one-day vehicle giveaway event happens every November. Employees across the […]
What they earned: Three Medal of Honor recipients represent best of the United States
America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are over, but the actions of many of the troops who served can continue to uplift a fractious nation. President Biden last Thursday paid […]
Veterans put together Christmas food boxes
Packages are planned to be distributed to various families KINGWOOD — Members of Vietnam Veterans Chapter 977 of Reedsville met Saturday morning at Save-A-Lot in Kingwood to put together 25 […]
Bob Pirner, Milan Puskar Health Right recognized to open council session
MORGANTOWN — Bob Pirner is, among many other things, a Navy veteran. So it’s somewhat fitting he would be recognized to open the Dec. 7 meeting of Morgantown City Council […]
A strategy to fight veteran suicides
The White House’s latest effort to tackle the difficult problem of suicide among the military and veterans may be the comprehensive approach that’s sorely needed. It could help a lot […]
WWII veterans share their experiences
KINGWOOD — One of Preston County’s few remaining World War II veterans is the oldest member of the Preston County Honor Guard. He was on hand at the observance in […]
Honor guard, Vietnam veterans post honors those who have served at Preston courthouse
KINGWOOD — Veterans from all branches of service were honored Thursday at a program held on the lawn of the Preston County Courthouse. The observance was hosted by the Preston […]
Veterans Day: City native Berry Birurakis among the pilots who flew America’s fallen home
After sidling by the hills and poking through the fog, there it is. On the days when the sky is a lithograph blue, Berry Birurakis really doesn’t have to look […]
Veterans’ Assembly Returns
Decade-old tradition makes a comeback to Preston Middle KINGWOOD — A decade-old tradition was brought back Tuesday to Preston Middle School. Principal Paul Martin said the school’s Veterans’ Assembly couldn’t […]
