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John Mayer Helps Paint Louisiana Veteran's House

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0000

While John Mayer may be waiting on the world to change, he took some changes into his own hands on Wednesday, stopping on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help paint the home of a Louisiana Army veteran. The Grammy-winning artist joined up with the Fuller Center of Housing of [...]

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.

Discounted Food To Veterans On Friday

Clay Miller — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:00:50 +0000

This Friday 11-11-11 is a day that is set aside honor our Nation’s Veterans. And as always there will be the usual gathering of military past and present at various locations to hear the proclamations about those who have served and are still serving and to hear the echos of thank you over and over [...]

Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:49:18 +0000

A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27.

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.