Veterans
Social Security News: ‘Wounded Warriors’ Site Supports Veterans
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Supporting veterans and active-duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones.
Wartime Vets, Surviving Spouses May Qualify for A&A Benefit
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For many aging or disabled veterans who need help with activities of daily living, finding the funds to pay for the care they need is a common concern.
Vets Can Enroll in Discount Program at Expo (2)
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Representatives from the Recorder of Deeds office will be on hand at the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair on Nov. 2, helping all honorably discharged Lancaster County veterans record their DD-214 papers and enroll in the free Thank a Vet veterans discount program.
Expo & Job Fair Honors, Supports Capital Area Veterans (2)
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
“Any company organization that supports veterans—that draws me here.”
Soldier Stories: Local Vet Still Carries Vietnam on His Shoulder
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Jay Snyder’s war ended 51 years ago. But after retiring from a distinguished career working for the Pennsylvania state government and as the leading tennis official in the United States, the war now seems as close as it’s been since he left Vietnam in 1966.
Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair Returning to Capital Area in August
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Area veterans of all ages, active military, and their families are urged to attend the Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair, a free, one-day event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill.
A Solemn Tradition: Memorial Day
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Memorial Day began in the 19th century as “Decoration Day,” when citizens were encouraged to decorate the graves of soldiers who’d died in the Civil War.
Soldier Stories: Stranded at a Remote Vietnam Airfield, Vet Lives to Tell the Tale
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Imagine you’re in the Vietnam War, flying over the central highlands of South Vietnam. Your pilot drops you off on a remote airstrip.
Social Security News: Honoring Our Heroes on Memorial Day
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
On Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers and service members who have given their lives for our nation.