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Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting In Amite May 11

JayCee — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:02:22 +0000

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter I052 is hosting an Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting on Saturday May ll, 2013 in Amite. The Amite High School auditorium has been provided with the hours of 9am- 3pm for this one day local event. Knowledgeable speakers and recent literature concerning the Agent Orange continuing tragedy will be [...]

John Mayer Visits Shreveport, La. to Help Build Homes for Veterans [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:31 +0000

Despite some recent bad press, turns out John Mayer is actually a stand-up guy. The singer made a surprise visit to Shreveport Wednesday on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help build a home for a local Army veteran.

Patriot Guard Riders' 2013 Care Package Drive

JayCee — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:32:18 +0000

I received this note on Facebook from the Lebon family, members of the Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders: The Patriot Guard Riders are holding events to raise money to fund their 2013 Care Package Drive (to benefit for local veterans in nursing homes). April 6th 2013 we will be having a yard sale, 808 Loraine Street, [...]

Will You Help Veterans in Local Nursing Homes?

Debbie Ray — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:28:21 +0000

The Patriot Guard Riders need your help. They will be delivering care packages to veterans in local nursing homes. Last year, this project was able to put together 450 boxes!

Wal-Mart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:45 +0000

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American servicemembers. Today, though, Wal-Mart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

Veterans Parade Float Struck By Train In Texas

JayCee — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:11:20 +0000

4 Dead, 17 Hurt According to the Huffington Post, a parade of wounded veterans was en route to a banquet honoring the veterans’ service when it was struck by a train at a crossing. Eyewitnesses say that the train did sound its horn, but that the 18-wheeler flatbed “float” was stuck behind another vehicle and [...]

A Compilation of Dads Returning Home – Thank You, Veterans! [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:44:42 +0000

Thanks to all our military veterans and to their families, who have sacrificed so much for all Americans. (Grab a tissue to watch this one!)

Jeepers Visit Louisiana Military Museum (Photos)

JayCee — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:26:58 +0000

In honor of Veterans’ Day, the Louisiana Jeepers organized a ‘ride’ to visit the Louisiana Military Museum at Abbeville’s Chris Crusta Memorial Airport on Saturday. Joined by members of the Cajun Jeepers Crue, the ride departed Broussard at 10am, driving Highway 90 to Highway 88 and then following the back roads, around Lake Peigneur to [...]

Veterans History Project Visits Lafayette to Collect Stories

Debbie Ray — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:19:34 +0000

The Veterans History Project will make a stop in Lafayette tomorrow. Veterans, support workers, defense contractors, and more are invited to share stories to be recorded and saved in the Library of Congress.Visit the South Regional Library from 10 AM until noon on Saturday, November 10, to participate. Veterans Day is Sunday November 11. Monday, [...]

Fundraiser On For Purple Heart Bricks

JayCee — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:00:43 +0000

On today’s date, August 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration to recognize merit in enlisted men and non-commissioned officers wounded or killed while serving with the U. S. Military. The local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is having a fundraiser to complete the [...]

President Obama Skips D-Day Observation To Hold Fundraiser

JayCee — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:37:33 +0000

According to www.whitehousedossier.com, President Obama did not schedule even a brief event to commemorate the 68th Anniversary of D-Day. The website goes on to say that President Obama failed to mark D-Day with either a speech or a written proclamation both last year or the year before. He did give a speech in 2009, the [...]

In Our Own Backyard: Veteran's Park [Gallery]

JayCee — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:02:52 +0000

The park, maintained through cooperation between the Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Vietnam Veterans of American (VVA), Acadiana Chapter (Hill 141), has served as the setting for many events, including Memorial Day ceremonies, Veterans' Day ceremonies, remembrance services, birthday parties, anniversary parties, and group get-togethers.

'Shooting For Veterans' Skeet Shooting Fundraiser

JayCee — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:47:13 +0000

The LA Military Hall of Fame & Museum will be holding its First ever Skeet Shooting Fundraiser on June 2, 2012 at G.O.L. Shooting Range. The Military Hall of Fame & Museum or better known as “The Friends Organization” is non-profit organization who’s mission is to honor and celebrate the military veterans of our [...]

Veteran's Day Ceremony at Veteran's Park 11/11/11

JayCee — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:03:51 +0000

A new monument will be unveiled on Friday, Veteran's Day, 11/11/11, at 11:11am, at Veteran's Park on Feu Follet in Lafayette.

'Old Guard' Guarding Tomb of the Unknowns, Even Through Hurricane

JayCee — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:17:25 +0000

I think that it should be in the curricula of every high school in America: A field trip to Washington, D. C. Really. I would recommend the sophomore year, maybe as part of an American History class or Civics class (do they even still call it that?) The normal ‘touristy’ places should be on the [...]

A Soldier's Hike Comes to Acadiana [Audio]

JayCee — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:21:43 +0000

Help this veteran complete his trek and reach his goal!! Read the story below, and please share via facebook and your websites/email. I just watched some of the video interviews, they explain Troy's mision (especially this one); this is a very worthy cause. Here is his KTDY interview
Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum is hiking 7,000 miles across America, banging his drum and sounding the call for $5 million to help military families in need.

Thank You Heroes and Veterans!

Debbie Ray — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:24:39 +0000

You can send mail to soldiers serving overseas, but NOT to Walter Reed Medical Center.

Get all the details here: snopes.com: Holiday Mail for Heroes.

God bless all our American military member