#veterans

#veterans

"Our men - some of the men came home, and some men never came home. We don't forget. Never."

Council Member Robert Holden has criticized Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan for not allocating extra funds for veterans in the FY2026 Budget, despite increased funding for other city services.

Every year, one U.S. military veteran gets more than a thank you - they get a shot at generational wealth. PJ's Coffee of New Orleans offers to waive a $40,000 franchise license fee for one veteran through its Veteran Franchise License Giveaway, reflecting the brand's commitment to supporting former service members. This program, now in its ninth year, is part of PJ's effort to help veterans transition to civilian life by encouraging entrepreneurship.

Veterans are often targeted by private companies charging fees for assistance with VA disability applications, despite free help available from accredited organizations.

Gen Z veterans are leading borrower activity with a 459% increase in VA refinance loans, proving the VA loan benefit's powerful impact on young buyers.

In 1986, nearly five hours of vibrant parading honored Vietnam veterans in downtown Chicago, marking a significant acknowledgment of their service 11 years post-war.

The recent lawsuit settlement concerning rent inflation in DC, amounting to $1 million, could provide temporary relief for tenants affected by skyrocketing housing costs.

"Everything about the experience, I was learning and enjoying. I thought, this is what I want my place to be like in five or 10 years."

Eric Rodriguez, the father of the man charged with killing an Israeli couple, was invited to Trump's address to Congress by Rep. Chuy Garcia, who emphasized veterans' rights.

Getting it now, I look back and I think, 'Well, everything that I did with the service and everything was all worth it,' Snyder told WQAD.

The Monthly Monday Morning Movie Series is a tremendous success, providing a chance for community members to enjoy films together while fostering local connections and friendships.

The Memorial Day Celebration at the Saratoga Foothill Club honors veterans, uniting families and civic organizations to pay tribute with wreaths, music, and speeches.

"The Government of the United States is run by lawyers. The statistics on this point are overwhelming and leave no doubt that the ordinary business man, manufacturer or agriculturist has little to say in the affairs of the nation."

Jeffries's claim that 20% of veteran households depend on SNAP is inaccurate; the real figure is around 8%, according to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.