History of the United States Air Force
Celebrating the United States Air Force birthday
NVWG Wraps Up
The final day of the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games wraps up in Orlando
Celebrating 243 Years of U.S. Army
The U.S. Army’s birthday is today, and we are celebrating with the history of how the Army got started 243 years ago By Courtney Cooper A fan of Team Army waves the Army flag during the cycling competition at the 2018 DoD Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. on June 7, 2018. (Photo by Courtney […]
Ways to Honor Memorial Day
Here are some ways you can honor Memorial Day throughout the weekend By Courtney Cooper The U.S. flag flies over the opening ceremony at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games in Chicago, Ill. (Photo by Courtney Cooper) Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that honors the fallen military personnel. The holiday falls on the last […]
Historic Caregiver Expansion Passed
House of Representatives passed the “VA MISSION Act of 2018” by a vote of 347-70. The legislation now heads to the Senate By PVA National Staff On May 16th, the House of Representatives passed the “VA MISSION Act of 2018” by a vote of 347-70. The legislation now heads to the Senate. This historic, bipartisan […]
PVA Participating in “Dry Run” of Appeals Modernization
The President signed into law the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, also known as the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) By PVA National Staff In response to the growing backlog at the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), the President signed into law the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, also known as the Appeals Modernization […]
America’s Medal
Rico Roman: An Officer on the Ice and A Gentleman By Josh Eisenberg US Army veteran Rico Roman on the ice in South Korea for the Paralympic Winter Games. (Photo by Michael Clubine). As far as USA Sled Hockey’s Rico Roman could remember growing up in Oregon, he wanted to be a soldier, “I kind […]
Mr. Benjamin Boom
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, “Wreck-It” Ralph DeQuebec, is wreaking havoc on the rest of the sled hockey field By Josh Eisenberg US Marine veteran, Ralph DeQuebec, and Team USA Men’s para-hockey are on their way to gold at the Paralympic Winter Games. (Photo by Michael Clubine). The man whose XBOX gamer handle is, “MrBenjaminBoom”, knew […]
Black History Heroes – Twila Adams
U.S. Army veteran Twila Adams talks Black History month, National Veteran Wheelchair Games and staying true to the mission By Christopher Di Virgilio US Army veteran Twila Adams enjoys her role as Kids Day ambassador during the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. (Photo courtesy of Twila Adams). Celebrating Black History month isn’t limited to 28-days for […]
Black History Heroes – Sharona Young
U.S. Navy veteran Sharona Young talks about her service, being a mom and Black History month By Courtney Cooper Navy veteran Sharona Young with her daughter, Taylor. (Photo courtesy Sharona Young). As a single mother, U.S. Navy veteran, Sharona Young aspires to be the best mother and role model she can be. Her daughter, Taylor, […]