Soldiers
The Congress Party has come out in support of protesting former defence personnel, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not implementing the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme despite almost two years of promises. The OROP scheme has been a long-standing demand of nearly three-million ex-servicemen and war widows in
Veterans
Financial institutions such as Bank of America, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs have collectively presented checks totaling nearly $600,000 to several nonprofit organizations that provide support to veterans and military families across the United States. This initiative, part of Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS), aims to
Veterans
This Veterans Day, the American Medical Association and the Military Officers Association of America are urging Congress to intervene and prevent a 27 percent cut in Medicare and TRICARE physician payments. The cut, scheduled for January 1, would severely impact health care access for nearly 10 million military family members
Veterans
As the United States marks Veterans Day, the challenges facing its veterans are stark. With over 2 million men and women deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, many have returned home to battle unemployment, homelessness, and poor access to healthcare. According to a recent study, 200,000 veterans are among the
Veterans
Congressman Joe Sestak, a Vietnam veteran and former three-star Admiral, has been highlighting the challenges faced by returning servicemembers who have received inadequate resources, particularly those struggling with substance dependence or abuse and incarcerated due to service-related injuries and impairments. On Veterans Day, Sestak spoke with inmates at the Pennsylvania
Veterans
On Veterans Day, President Obama delivered a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the sacrifices of the nation's military personnel. As he weighs a decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan, the president called on Americans to remember the men and women who have served and protected the
Veterans
Celebrity entertainer Ben Vereen, SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc., and its partners will host a 24-hour live streaming event on November 11, 2009, to raise awareness and funds for American veterans. The event will feature a lineup of world-renowned medical professionals, veterans' organizations, and veteran heroes sharing their stories
