Tag: veterans
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As Taliban sweep back to power, veterans watch – and worry
The U.S. has already evacuated about 2,000 Afghan refugees through a special immigrant visa program, but many more thousands are still waiting. Read Full Article
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Hmong celebration in Warren honors veterans, culture
Saturday’s Michigan Hmong American Celebration at Halmich Park in Warren recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and the 45th anniversary of the arrival of Hmong refugees in Michigan. Read Full Article
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Hmong veterans in Fresno in one last fight for equality
The state of California declared Hmong Veterans Day an official holiday in 2004, and since then Hmong Veterans have been fighting to receive the same … Read Full Article
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Hmong-Lao veterans honored with a citation for their service
In addition to Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, soldiers in the La Crosse are were recognized for their service with a citation presented by Senator Brad Pfaff and State Representative Jill Billings. Read Full Article
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Celebrating Hmong-Lao Memorial Day.
It’s Hmong-Lao Memorial day and Senator Brad Pfaff and Representative Jill Billings were at Veterans Freedom Park to help celebrate with the Hmong Lao Veterans. Pfaff and Billings presented a plaque … Read Full Article
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Governor Evers designates May 14th Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
May 14th is officially designated as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in the state of Wisconsin. Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 154 into law Friday morning, making the designation official. Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers signs bill to make May 14 Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin
From now on, May 14th will be recognized as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill Friday morning outside of the Capitol recognizing the day and ordered flags to be flown … Read Full Article
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Governor signs bill designating May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 154, now Wisconsin Act 31, designating May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. The governor issued Executive Order #115 ordering the flags of the United Sta … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers designates May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law Friday, declaring May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in Wisconsin. During the Vietnam War, thousands of Hmong-Lao people fought with the US and ended up being … Read Full Article
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Tour to highlight Chippewa Valley veterans tributes, historical sites
A tour of dozens of Chippewa Valley sites of historical and cultural significance is planned next week in honor of Armed Forces Day and Veterans and Home Front Heroes Appreciation Week. The Living … Read Full Article
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Colonel Vowed Hmong Veterans Would Be Remembered. Now He’s One Honored at Fresno Funeral
Wangyee Vang, who helped put the spotlight on Lao and Hmong veterans who fought in the “Secret War,” was honored in a traditional three-day funeral in Fresno that started Saturday. Vang died Jan. 18 … Read Full Article
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Colonel vowed Hmong veterans would be remembered. Now he’s one honored at Fresno funeral
He was honored in Fresno at the Faith Community Religious Facility, while simultaneously recognized at a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA [email protected] … Read Full Article
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Hmong colonel honored at Fresno funeral for work with veterans
A three-day funeral began for Col. Wangyee Vang, honored for his role in the U.S. Secret Army and work with veterans after the Vietnam War Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 in Fresno. Read Full Article
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How Vietnamese Commandos Captured a Secret U.S. Military Base
Earlier in the 2000s, Vietnamese veterans of the battle helped U.S. military personnel locate the remains of airmen that had been cast over the side of the cliff, and later those of Major Barton as … Read Full Article
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Veterans and home front heroes appreciation week begins at ‘Patriots Park’
In a six day tour across Wisconsin, veterans and home front heroes are taking the time to appreciate those who have served our country. Read Full Article