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Military Appreciation Month: USO Rallies Military Supporters to Honor Troops as They Combat COVID-19
"Every day provides a new set of unique challenges for our service men and women and their families, with or without a global pandemic... "
Blue Ridge Mountains News
May 1, 2020
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Veteran Organization’s Continues Response to COVID-19 Focused on Mental Health and Wellness
"Anyone familiar with the tight-knit military community, knows the value of the “buddy check”, an authentic, informal check-in with ..."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
May 1, 2020
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Paws of War Replaces Tattered Flag, Provides Free Services for Disabled Veteran Amid Pandemic
"When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help"
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Apr 29, 2020
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Timeline on how VA prepared for COVID-19 outbreak, continues to keep Veterans safe
"Here’s a look back at how VA prepared for this unprecedented event to protect Veterans and non-Veterans and how VA continues to work to .."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Apr 20, 2020
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Trevor McIntyre - Historian - Fannin County Veterans Center
"...a new exhibit at the Fannin County Veterans Center to commemorate one of the most epic battles in American history."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Mar 10, 2020
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Fannin County Veterans Center hosts Iwo Jima display
Photos courtesy Trevor McIntyre
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Mar 10, 2020
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When a Civilian Impersonates Military Officers, Police Officers, Firefighters
"...men and women falsely make claims to be a part of this elite group. Demanding respect without having had the courage to earn it."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Mar 3, 2020
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VA Medical appointments at home made possible through VA Video Connect
"...the VA has made it easier and safer for you to get the care you need."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Feb 20, 2020
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Veterans Day 2019
By B. Clark Veterans Day is one of the few federal holidays observed on its actual date. The reason is the history behind the date. The...
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Nov 1, 2019
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Combat soldiers have a story worth telling but will they be told?
"I believe we would be a better country if every boy and girl had to serve their country for two years in the military."
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Oct 10, 2019
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Thank You Jan Scruggs
"There are always those who stand above, not out of pride or for personal gain, but in understanding what lies hidden from those who are ...
Bella Clark Fannin County
Sep 30, 2019
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Dale Dyer receives Distinguished Service Medal
Dyer is the epitome of the medal's standards. “The medal is awarded to those serving to make society better.”
Blue Ridge Mountains News
Aug 6, 2019
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