Keeping veterans alive.
Byline: The Register-Guard Suicide among veterans is a long-standing problem - the number of Vietnam veterans who have taken their own lives now exceeds the number killed in combat. Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are in most respects no different than those who fought in earlier...

Veterans may file in 14 offices.
CHICAGO, Illinois - Filipino World War II veterans can claim their benefits in 14 various offices of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) in the Philippines, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the office of Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (Dem.-HI), chairman of the US Senate Veterans Affairs...

Veterans Center to rise in Alabang.
The Muntinlupa City government will put up a Veterans Center in Alabang as a tribute and support to World War II veterans in the city. Mayor Aldrin San Pedro also announced that he is working for the enactment of an ordinance that will give allowance to veteran...

Free 'Valentines for Veterans Concerts' Honor Veterans Across the Country.
Help Hospitalized Veterans Co-Sponsors Concert Series in Support of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week WINCHESTER, Calif., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As Valentines Day approaches, thousands of Americans will look for ways to express their love for family, friends, and significant others. Whether it's a thoughtful gift...

Volunteers of America of Illinois' Veterans Housing Project Addresses Lack of Affordable Housing and Employment Needs in Chicago - Estimated 18,000 Homeless Vets Annually in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- In Chicago, approximately 1,200 Veterans are homeless each night with more than 18,000 experiencing homelessness annually. Veterans account for more than 50 percent of those considered "chronically" homeless in Chicago. Nationally, over 200,000 Veterans are homeless on any given night in this...

Harris Corporation Donation to Purdue University Supports Entrepreneurship Program for Veterans with Disabilities.
MELBOURNE, Fla., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, has donated $20,000 to the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University to support the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities. The program provides advanced training in entrepreneurship and small business management to...

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Presents $97,500 Veteran's Cash Grant to Alexian Brothers Hospital Network.
- Hospital Unveils 3-D Virtual Reality PTSD Combat Simulator - ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) Director Tammy Duckworth presented the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network with a $97,500 Veteran's Cash grant on Monday, February 2, at Alexian Brothers Medical...

Veterans ready to accept $ 9,000 aid.
Now in the twilight of their lives, Filipino World War II veterans told leaders of the House of Representatives that they are willing to accept the one-time lump sum financial assistance of $ 9,000 (approximately P414,000) included in the proposed economic stimulus bill of the United States Senate. ...

Pangasinan to hold Veterans Day 2009.
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan - To immortalize and refresh the people's consciousness on the heroism of Pangasinan war veterans and the historic Lingayen Gulf, the provincial government here has prepared a series of activities for the observance of the 64th Anniversary of Lingayen Gulf Landings and the Agey ya Kawayangan ed...

Former World Middleweight Champ Rich Franklin Joins Forces With Support the Heroes Foundation to Assist Military Veterans.
MIAMI, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Support the Heroes, a non-profit foundation, has announced today that MMA superstar Rich Franklin and American Fighter have joined efforts to help raise awareness about STH's cause. Support the Heroes is a private foundation that exists solely to provide assistance to traumatically injured veterans....