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VETERANS


Marion County nonprofit honors veterans, lays to rest unclaimed remains

A local nonprofit is getting results in Marion County by making sure veterans who may have been forgotten get a proper burial.

First all-women Honor Flight takes off from Orlando Sanford International Airport

An ‘Honor Flight’ is set to honor women veterans with its upcoming flight from the Sanford International Airport Tuesday morning.

Sanford honors fallen heroes, their families in Memorial Day ceremony

The city and the local American Legion held the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Monday at Veterans Memorial Park.

‘I didn’t know any better:’ WWII medic downplays heroism

U.S. Army medic Sam Newey never heard the German mortar coming as he dashed through a field in Eastern France to help a wounded comrade 77 years ago.

CMG, Veteran Jobs Mission partner to help veterans, their spouses and partners find jobs

Central Florida veterans are in desperate need of mental health treatment Local veterans in desperate need of mental health treatment. (WFTV)ORANGE COUTNY, Fla. — Ahead of Memorial Day, Cox Media Group announced Monday that it is joining forces with the Veteran Jobs Mission to help veterans and their military spouses and partners find and keep jobs. CMG said it has joined a coalition of companies on a mission to help ensure current and former service members and their spouses or partners are part of longer-term talent strategies. The Veterans Job Mission is recognized as a best-in-class organization that provides opportunities for members to network with like-minded organizations and leaders who are making an impact, according to CMG. READ: Central Florida veterans are in desperate need of mental health treatment“We are extremely excited about CMG’s new partnership with VJM,” Paul Curran, executive vice president of TV for CMG, said in a news release.

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Volunteers help veteran repair St. Cloud home

Dozens of volunteers came together Wednesday to make repairs and improvements to a military veteran's home in St. Cloud.

Sanford US Army Reserve Center rededicated for Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Alwyn Cashe

A ceremony was held to rededicate the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Sanford after Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, a soldier from Oviedo who died in October 2005 after saving the lives of multiple others in Iraq.

Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq, among potential choices for new Army base names

The name of an Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq is up for consideration in an updated list of potential new names for nine Army bases in the U.S.

Clinic in The Villages offers new treatment for veterans suffering with PTSD

A treatment long used to treat decompression sickness, serious infections and brain injuries is now being used to help veterans with PTSD at a clinic in The Villages.

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Chairman of Brevard veterans nonprofit arrested amid state financial investigation

The chairman of Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard, Inc. has been charged with two felonies after the nonprofit improperly paid board members and employees and filed false information with state charity regulators, a warrant affidavit said.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 3, including Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq

The Oviedo soldier who died while rescuing fellow service members from a burning vehicle in Iraq will be one of three awarded the Medal of Honor during a ceremony Thursday afternoon.

Sgt. Alwyn Cashe, Oviedo soldier killed in Iraq, to receive Medal of Honor

The medal could Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, the Oviedo soldier who died while rescuing fellow soldiers from a burning building in Iraq, will be awarded the Medal of Honor, possibly as soon as next week.be awarded as soon as next week.

Queen to attend Cenotaph Remembrance service

The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the monarch while she watches on.

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Food and fellowship: Lake County diner is a destination for veterans

When Bruce and Beth Chambers opened Combat Café, they had no idea it would become a popular community destination for veterans.

Volunteers help repair home for St. Cloud Army Veteran

More than a dozen volunteers from Home Depot and the Osceola Council on Aging, showed up his St. Cloud home with plenty of tools and supplies for a major cleanup.

Flagler Beach residents gather to honor veterans

Veteran's Park sits in the middle of Flagler Beach and on Thursday it was filled with those it honors.

Biden pays tribute to veterans, ‘the soul of America,’ at Arlington National Cemetery

Biden also announced plans to expand support for veterans exposed to potential contaminants and environmental hazards, such as toxic burn pits, in the line of duty.

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Like so many other things, the veteran population is shrinking as America ages

The density of veterans in the country is lower than ay any point since before World War II.

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7 things everyone should know about Veterans Day

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Museum on women veterans opens in Florida Panhandle

Occupying a train depot that hasn’t been used in 17 years, a new museum dedicated to the legacy of women veterans has opened in a veteran-heavy spot in the Florida Panhandle.

The problem with ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’

Comedian Jon Stewart's comeback vehicle, Apple TV Plus's "The Problem With Jon Stewart," is more noble than funny.

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Armed group involved in Interstate 95 standoff says they are 'not anti-government'

The group, "Rise of the Moors," claims to be based out of Rhode Island and told authorities that they were on their way to a training exercise in Maine.

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Biden administration working to allow deported veterans back into U.S.

Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs will begin a policy review to bring back deported noncitizen veterans and immediate family members.

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VA moves to offer gender confirmation surgery to vets

VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in prepared remarks that the move was "the right thing to do."

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Veterans invited to Staffordshire D-Day memorial event

The event will include a broadcast of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France.

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Orlando VA expanding vaccinations to all veterans, caregivers, spouses

The expansion made possible by SAVES LIVES Act.

NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters

NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway got their start while playing hoops for top colleges. Now they're back at their alma maters as coaches of their NCAA men's basketball teams. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to the trio about their journey.

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Veterans drive 22 hours to help after Texas storm

Veterans drive 22 hours to help after Texas storm A group of veterans filled a rental truck with essentials and drove 22 hours straight to Texas to help people in need after a deadly storm. Chip Reid shares their story.

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Florida trying to identify homebound veterans who need rides to get vaccinated

FILE - This June 21, 2013, file photo, shows the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is working to identify veterans of World War II and the Korean War who need transportation to get the coronavirus vaccine. Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to coordinate with Veterans’ Affairs to identify veterans of World War II and the Korean War who are unable to travel to receive a vaccine. Orange, Seminole and Osceola county residents can get free rides to the Orange County Convention Center vaccine site and Osceola County residents can also get transportation to the Osceola County vaccine location. Those who live outside Orange County can reach 311 by calling 407-836-3111.

Orlando VA to host 2 walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona is hosting a pair of walk-in coronavirus vaccine clinics for eligible veterans. AdVeterans who receive care at the VA and who are also employed as firefighters, police and corrections officers, food and agriculture workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers and school staff could also receive the vaccine, even if they are younger than 65. Orlando VA Medical Center (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The Orlando VA has a website set up with more information about the vaccine.

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

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Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

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Daytona Beach VA now offering coronavirus vaccinations

A nurse prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for residents at DomusVi nursing home in Leganes, Spain, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Spain's rate of infection has shot up to 435 cases per 100,000 residents in the past two weeks, prompting new restrictions as authorities try to bring vaccination up to speed. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Orlando VA to host pair of vaccine clinics

Pharmacist Brian Kiefer draws saline while preparing a dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at UC Davis Health on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, Pool)ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando VA Medical Center is preparing to administer the Pfizer vaccine to qualifying veterans during a pair of COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The clinics will be hosted on the fourth floor of the medical center on Saturday and Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers and school staff could also receive the vaccine, even if they are younger than 75. Orlando VA Medical Center (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The Orlando VA has a website set up with more information about the vaccine.

Orlando VA to host COVID-19 vaccine event for veterans 75 and older

(Thomas Samson/Pool Photo via AP)ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake Nona will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday for veterans 75 and older who receive care at the VA. The event is open to veterans 75 years and older who receive care from the VA and have not received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine clinic will be on the fourth floor auditorium. Veterans also must be able to return to the Orlando VA for a second dose in 21 days. According to a news release, the Orlando VA Medical Center will notify additional groups of veterans about vaccine events as more supplies arrive.

How Central Florida veterans in need can register to receive free food

A volunteer shows a box filled with produce to be given away at a drive-up produce giveaway organized by a Des Moines food pantry, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. Across the country, people have picked up roughly 75 million food boxes this summer through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The effort began in the spring when efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus caused food demand at restaurants and schools to plunge, leaving farmers with little choice but to dispose of produce, meat and dairy products even as millions of people desperately turned to help from overwhelmed food banks. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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White House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base

White House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has drafted an executive order after a CBS News investigation revealed new evidence of toxic exposure at a remote military base in Uzbekistan that was used after September 11. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who spoke to Miller, has the details.

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Here are free food deals you can find for Veterans Day 2020

Restaurants like to show their appreciation as well by offering veterans and active-duty military members free deals or discounts as a thank you for their service. Beef ‘O’ Bradys: Get a free meal up to $10 with no purchase required. Chili’s: As a token of Chili’s appreciation, your Veterans Day meal from a special menu is on the house. Logan’s Roadhouse: Go grab a free meal from a special menu from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Sonny’s BBQ: Veterans and active military members can enjoy a free pork sandwich this Veterans Day.

Here is how you can show your support on this unique Memorial Day

And Monday marks Memorial Day, the federal holiday in the U.S. for honoring and mourning the military personnel who’ve died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a great way to show your followers that this day means more to you than just a barbecue or the day off work. Another neat way to honor the ultimate sacrifice is to create an online memorial for a loved one with the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website. If you really want to show your support, hang up an American flag outside your home or perhaps honor the day with a sign or sidewalk chalk in your front yard. That’s likely the easiest way to honor the day while still socially distancing and following CDC guidelines.

SeaWorld, Busch Gardens offer free admission to military veterans, their families

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay both announced military veterans and their families can get in free this summer. The offer starts May 20 and runs through July 15. To claim the single-day tickets for themselves and up to three dependents, U.S. military veterans and retirees must visit www.WavesofHonor.com by June 9. “Offering free admission through our longstanding Waves of Honor program is just a small gesture of the deep gratitude we owe all those who serve," the company’s CEO, Gus Antorcha, said in a press release. The Waves of Honor program has provided more than 10 million free tickets since it started in 2005, the press release said.

Conquering the impossible

Conquering the impossible Wounded veterans are using their hearts and minds to summit some of the world's tallest mountains and overcome the disabilities was has dealt them. Lara Logan reports.

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Donald Trump: Veterans were "so happy" at my event

In an interview with "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson, Donald Trump disputed claims that some veterans groups were unhappy with his event. They claimed he was using veterans in a political stunt against Fox News.

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Signs of progress in the VA backlog of disability claims

Veterans joined the annual “Veterans on Wall Street” event Tuesday. The government says the number of disability claims has dropped to about 70,000 from over 600,000 in 2013. The Senate voted to approve funding for veterans, but still needs to reach an agreement with the House. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald fears there will be budget cuts. Margaret Brennan reports.

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War veterans take to the sky

On this Memorial Day weekend, a few veterans of "the greatest generation" are getting a high-flying thanks for their service. Mark Albert reports.

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American veterans reflect on their return to Vietnam

40 years ago this Thursday, America's war in Vietnam ended. For many who fought, the war's end brought no closure. Barry Petersen joined a group of veterans as they returned to Vietnam.

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Veterans commemorate anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Veterans commemorate anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan 73 years ago today. Jeff Glor reports.

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Wild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society

Wild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang Omar Villafranca reports from Granger, Texas.

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Veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary

Veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary Tributes to the veterans on the 70th anniversary of D-Day took many forms, including a full reenactment. This commemoration was a last chance to say thank you in person to many of the veterans. Mark Phillips reports.

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Veteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes

Veteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes Veterans groups and some democrats on Capitol Hill are dissatisfied with President Obama's continued support for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.

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