Tag: veterans
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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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Vietnam Veterans ‘Welcome Home’ Ceremony to be held March 29 in Owego
The recognition ceremony will also include veterans with the Secret Guerrilla Unit (SGU) from Laos/Hmong, and a salute by the Honor Guard. The agency will recognize Vietnam War era veterans, the … Read Full Article
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Assembly Committee to hold hearing on expanding benefits for Hmong soldiers who supported U.S. in Secret War
Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs will hold an informational and public hearing. It starts at 10 a.m. and will be streamed live on WisEye.org. The committee will hold a public … Read Full Article
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They fought alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Now in Madison, they find comfort in veterans support group
All the men worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan as soldiers or support staff. Many are patriarchs and sole breadwinners of large families. Read Full Article
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Hmong, Iu Mien community secures future museum location
A new museum highlighting Hmong and Iu Mien cultural history is underway in Oroville. The city of Oroville held a press conference Tuesday to hand the keys over to the Lao Veterans of America, … Read Full Article
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Veterans Day tributes, Hmong New Year, Christmas Faire, more: 7 things to do in Stockton, SJ
The annual Veterans Day Tribute presented by The United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County will honor those who have served the country with a ceremony a … Read Full Article
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Lincoln Middle School students get a preview of Hmong New Year
Hmong New Year begins Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park in West Salem. Anyone is encouraged to come, especially if it is your first time. Read Full Article
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National Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation restores warplane to honor Hmong Vietnam War veterans
The National Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation restored a T-28 warplane and revealed the design of a memorial to honor Hmong soldiers who fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War. From 1960 to … Read Full Article
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They served as the CIA’s covert airline during the Vietnam War. Decades later, they might see federal benefits
The Air America Act, pushed by U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, would give veterans of the CIA’s secret airline retroactive civil service benefits. Read Full Article
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OPINION: Honoring the fallen — and caring for veterans
Whether providing resources or volunteering their time and safety to go to Ukraine to assist, their actions again reflect the righteous virtues of America’s veterans — service before self. What we’re … Read Full Article
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‘I owe my life to you:’ Hmong veterans see recognition for service, but seek more awareness, benefits
Wisconsin pays tribute to the thousands of Hmong-Lao veterans who fought alongside America soldiers during the Vietnam War. Read Full Article
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CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Scams targeting veterans
Tags: veteransScams targeting veterans … Read Full Article
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Hmong-Lao veterans honored in ceremony
The ceremony honored Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. A collaborative color guard and Hmong dance were among the numerous performances at the celebration. Read Full Article