Tag: veteran
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Minnesota Senate passes bill granting benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans
Some of the benefits include special designations on their drivers licenses, veteran burial ceremonies and grave markers. Health care benefits are not included. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-senate-passes-bill-granting-benefits-to-hmong-and-lao-veterans/601340132
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/29/unsung-soldiers-who-aided-us-in-laos-dont-have-veteran-status-wisconsin-lawmakers-want-that-to-change/
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
MADISON – The Hmong and Laotian soldiers who clandestinely helped the U.S. fight during the Vietnam War could soon be formally recognized as veterans, thanks to newly introduced legislation. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67b4c26fae5a45d6a1aee394cc7490eb&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=3116131942210080916&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
Though Hmong and Laotian soldiers still won’t have access to many federal benefits, a new bill would recognize them as Vietnam War veterans. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6799bbafc9c94772bf892f9ff1345dc0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=10692377458510878782&mkt=en-us
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Hmong community celebrates new year at Veteran’s memorial state park in West Salem
The La Crosse Hmong New Year celebration at Veterans Memorial State Park is the largest annual event for the Hmong community. The New Year is a time to give thanks and remember ancestry. Traditional … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-new-year-at-veterans-memorial-state-park-in-west-salem/article_f853048e-7925-11ef-b727-9b027a9e8596.html
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Hmong community celebrates new year at Veteran’s memorial state park in West Salem
The Hmong community gathered to celebrate the new year in West Salem this weekend. The La Crosse Hmong New Year celebration at Veterans Memorial State Park is the largest annual event for the Hmong … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-new-year-at-veterans-memorial-state-park-in-west-salem/article_f853048e-7925-11ef-b727-9b027a9e8596.html
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Hmong community celebrates new year at Veteran’s memorial state park in West Salem
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WKBT) — The Hmong community gathered to celebrate the new year in West Salem this weekend. The La Crosse Hmong New Year celebration at Veterans Memorial State Park is the largest … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-new-year-at-veterans-memorial-state-park-in-west-salem/article_f853048e-7925-11ef-b727-9b027a9e8596.html
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Yong Lor Obituary – Thornton, CO
Yong Toua, 75, a Hmong Vietnam War veteran who served with U.S. forces during “The Secret War” in Laos, passed away Wednesday, 12/19/18, in Denver, CO. He was born in Hong Nonh, Laos. Yong Toua is … Full story: https://www.denverpost.com/obituaries/yong-toua-kiatoukaysy-lor-thornton-co/
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Sheboygan South Hmong Student Organization to host Hmong veteran event
Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation Hmong Student Organization leaders hope people who attend will learn about Hmong veterans’ contributions … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
The first event of its kind hosted at South will feature a Hmong veteran guest speaker, play about the Secret War and more. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sheboygan-south-high-students-honor-100055373.html
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Daughter sues St. Paul, two officers in Yia Xiong’s killing
The lawsuit accuses the two officers and the city of negligence in the death of the Hmong immigrant and war veteran. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/daughter-sues-st-paul-two-officers-in-yia-xiongs-killing/600361451/
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Hmong veterans honored at Wisconsin Hmong/Lao Veteran’s Day ceremony in Neillsville
Over 35,000 Hmong soldiers took part in the Vietnam War. In Wisconsin, their work is forever recognized. “Governor Evers signed a bill to recognize this day into law in Wisconsin,” said Lt. Nao Shoua … Read Full Article
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Cannon Falls veteran’s memorial dedication
Now almost 50 years later in cannon falls Hmong veteran Toe Fung along with the help of community members dedicated a veteran’s memorial park that will honor not just Hmong veterans, but all veterans. Read Full Article
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Assembly Committee holds hearing on expanding benefits for Hmong soldiers who supported U.S. in Secret War
The Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on Thursday regarding expanding veteran benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during … Read Full Article
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Veteran Democrat Betty McCollum faces GOP candidate May Lor Xiong in Fourth District House race
Veteran Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum of St. Paul faces a new test in Tuesday’s election. She is being challenged by May Lor Xiong, the first Hmong candidate in the nation to win a Republican primary … Read Full Article
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