News
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Categories: AppreciationThe Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial military conflicts in U.S. history. Many who fought for this country were mistreated when they got back home.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Over seven decades ago, young North Dakotans left farms, schools, and the comfort of home to defend freedom in unheard of locations around the globe. They saved the world, then came home to rebuild their lives, their state, and the nation.
Many of them have now lost the battle with time and we mourn each loss, but right now there is a quest to locate all WWII veterans still living in North Dakota for the Victory Roll Call, an historic roster or census to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of the war.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Issues with concrete work and the shipment of engraved tablets set back the Stark County Veterans Memorial in Memorial Park two years.
Now, after many obstacles, a complete assemblage of the monument is scheduled to begin in the coming days.
“We are all going to be there with smiles on our faces and we will all be saying, ‘We didn’t believe it was possible but we did it,'” said Art Wanner, vice president of the Stark County Veterans Association.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Categories: VAA Veteran of Desert storm, who lives in Moorhead, says an added layer of Red Tape in the V-A System is creating headaches for her and fellow Veterans.
The "Veterans Choice Program" comes out of firestorm created when veterans had long wait lists and horrible customer service nationwide.
But with a private contractor running the program for the V-A there are kinks that are raising many people's blood pressure.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Categories: AppreciationOn Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM, a fundraiser for the WDAY Honor Flight will be held at Sunset Lanes Bowling Alley in Moorhead, MN.
Money raised goes toward the WDAY Honor Flight (http://wdayhonorflight.areavoices.com/).
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Categories: Mental HealthThe Power of 1: Your actions could save a life
One small act can make a difference in the life of a Veteran in crisis.
Monday, August 24, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Categories: TransportationThe N.D. Veterans Affairs Commissioner Lonnie Wangen worked an agreement between ND Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Bottineau County Veterans, Inc. on the disposition of a sub-receipt of the van under the transportation of Highly Rural Areas Grant Program. The 2015 Dodge Handicap Van built by the Braun Corporation (Conversation).
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Two female soldiers will graduate from the Army’s grueling Ranger School on Friday, becoming the first women to ever complete one of the U.S. military’s premier courses to develop elite fighters and leaders, Army officials said Monday night.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Categories: EducationSchool is right around the corner which means it's time to get school supplies. The Family Assistance Centers will hold FREE school supply distribution events beginning August 17th until the supplies run out or school starts. The supplies will be available during the open hours of operation at the various locations.
All current and former service members are eligible to receive supplies.
Please contact your local Family Assistance Center for directions and hours.