Tag: veterans
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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/05/14/why-are-the-flags-flying-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14/83605877007/
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Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating the United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/gov-evers-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-hmong-lao-veterans-day-on-wednesday/article_26c248d3-8bb7-4369-b25e-10302a3ccc8a.html
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/12/flags-wisconsin-ordered-half-staff-hmong-lao-veterans-day-wednesday/
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Thousands of Hmong-Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Flags to fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #260 directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff statewide Wednesday, May 14 to mark Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.The observance, … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-across-wisconsin-on-hmong-lao-veterans-day
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Neville Public Museum honors Hmong culture and veterans ahead of Hmong American Day
They honored the Hmong veterans who played a pivotal role during the secret war and the resilience of the Hmong people who fled Laos and resettled in Wisconsin after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/11/neville-public-museum-honors-hmong-culture-veterans-ahead-hmong-american-day/
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Why Clovis is seeking ‘Secret War Veterans’
The Clovis Cemetery District wants to honor a segment of the veteran community that has gone largely unrecognized. A blue star is used to signify service in the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fwhy-clovis-is-seeking-secret-war-veterans%2f&c=18005847361175732817&mkt=en-us
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Minn. House passes bill recognizing Hmong, Lao veterans of ‘Secret War’
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside the U.S. during the Secret War … Full story: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minn-house-passes-bill-recognizing-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war
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Minnesota will honor veterans of ‘Secret War’ in House policy bill that focuses on Hmong community
U.S involvement in the Vietnam War, Special Guerrilla Unit veterans and elders in the Minnesota Hmong community are finally being recognized by the state in a House Bill that also provides added … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Veteran’s bill passes Minnesota House…grants veteran’s status to Hmong fighters
The bill calls for veteran status under state law to certain people who served with secret guerilla units or other irregular forces in Laos: naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans’ … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/veterans-bill-passes-minnesota-house-grants-veterans-status-to-hmong-fighters/article_66d7058b-821f-470a-9fc3-e99f7a8199f8.html
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Forgotten legacy: Cemetery asks community to identify Hmong Secret War vets in Fresno County
The Clovis Cemetery District is asking for the community’s help in identifying the graves of Hmong Veterans who fought in the Secret War in Laos, in order to honor their memory, service, and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68124edf553744d38b533b7582194f3e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-secret-war-vets-identification%2f&c=3554026230862931802&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin Hmong Veterans Monument Project launches cross-country cycling fundraiser
Members of the Wisconsin Hmong Lao Veterans Monument Project (WLVA) are embarking on an ambitious cross-country cycling journey to honor their ancestors and raise funds for … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/wisconsin-hmong-veterans-monument-project-launches-cross-country-cycling-fundraiser/article_737edf22-8dc6-4e63-a688-d338b26eb97b.html
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MN House passes bill recognizing Hmong, Lao veterans of ‘Secret War’
Minnesota is on its way to officially recognizing the service of Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside the U.S. during the “Secret War” during the 1960s and 1970s in Laos. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/29/mn-house-passes-bill-recognizing-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war/
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MN House passes bill to recognize Hmong and Lao veterans who served in Secret War
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers passed a bill that would recognize Hmong and Lao veterans for fighting communism during the Vietnam War, making Minnesota the first state to do so. The Minnesota … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/mn-house-passes-bill-to-recognize-hmong-and-lao-veterans-who-served-in-secret-war/89-ccf83d3d-22cb-4a6d-acf7-8c0b353e32a0
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Hmong ‘Secret War’ soldiers to get veteran status in Minnesota
Minnesota is on the verge of becoming the first state to recognize as veterans the Hmong and Lao soldiers who fought in the CIA’s Secret War. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/hmong-secret-war-soldiers-veteran-status-mn-2025
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MN House passes bill extending benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The bill will give hundreds of Minnesotans, who were recruited for a covert campaign called “The Secret War,” to receive veteran benefits. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong, Lao Secret War veterans could receive benefits under new bill
Many in the Minnesota Hmong and Lao communities hope House lawmakers will pass a bill aimed at granting limited veterans’ benefits to Hmong and Lao special guerrilla units veterans in the Secret War. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-lao-secret-war-veterans-182336974.html
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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