Veterans

One of the projects of theKousinoc Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution is sending Valentines to those in the Veterans Homes. But they need your help. An email I received from a fellow DAR member (yes, I am DAR!)  said the number of Valentines to Togus have fallen over the years. But if we all do an extra card or two we can change that.

Wreaths Across America Day was Saturday. It is where 100,000 wreaths are laid at the graves of soldiers in Arlington National Cemetery and many other cemeteries. The Escort to Arlington started December 8th in Harrington. Hundreds of trucks donate their time and diesel to transport the wreaths to the cemetery...

Our good friend Robert Haley took time to come talk about the programs for educating our veterans.  He is the director of the Maine State Approving Agency For Veterans' Education. Hear what he has to say about the educational programs.

The American Legion of Fort Kent will put on a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Night at the Fort Kent Knights of Columbus hall on November 5th, at 5:00pm.

There has been a challenge issued to top officials around the country from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to end homelessness among veterans within five years. Brian Stiller, Togus Medical Center Director thinks it can be accomplished, but not by the VA alone. In Maine, on any given night, there are between 600 to 1000 homeless vets and the actual number may be higher since homeless vets