Brookshire Grocery Company will be escorting 23 World War II veterans and one Korean War veteran to Washington, D.C. May 28-30 as part of its 16th Heroes Flight.
The Nation of Patriots Tour will make another stop in Acadiana this year, bringing with it the American Flag that is making its way across the country.
When you donate to the shelters, you'll not only be making today better for the homeless and hungry people in Acadiana, you'll be making their tomorrow better, too.
The number of homeless veterans in Acadiana is dropping, and that's not by accident.
Several agencies have been working together to bring the total number of homeless veterans in Acadiana down to 0 by the end of 2016, and they are succeeding.
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This Veterans Day, in honor of our nation's veterans and their service, one thing you can do to show your support is to turn one of your house lights green. It's really that simple. Make sure it's a clearly visible light, too.
Petty Officer 1st Class David Varisco, Jr., is serving in the U.S. Navy as a sonar technician aboard one of the country’s most versatile combat ships. The 1998 Acadiana High School graduate is the son of David Varisco, the drummer for legendary band Atchafalaya and the current band Lafayette's Bayou Boys, who sing The Dawg's birthday song.