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Army veteran's organization Helmets to Boots helps veterans launch and grow businesses
North Carolina Army veteran running across the state to raise awareness for veteran’s mental health
He stopped in Charlotte on Sunday with 270 miles and seven days down on his Operation Carolina trek.
Athol Community Health Fair & Music Festival to open Oct. 3
ATHOL – Bob Curley, a U.S. Army veteran and president of the North Quabbin Trails Association, is hoping the first Annual Athol Community Health Fair & Music Festival will generate a greater sense of community involvement. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mill Brook Crossing, formerly […]
Political figure and U.S. army veteran Bruce Lunsford dies
Bruce Lunford, a former Democratic gubernatorial and Senate candidate, has passed away.
Minogue wins GOP governor’s primary, AP projects
The Army veteran turned CEO will be the Massachusetts Republican Party’s nominee for governor.
A Veteran and VA social worker’s case for VA Health Chat
Erin Lovinus, Army Veteran and VA clinical social worker, uses VA Health Chat as part of her VA healthcare and recommends the app to others as well.
Tommy Sullivan and John Ziegler to Perform at LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on Aug 16th
As part of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Soundtrack to Summer Series, Musician Tommy Sullivan (a member of the Brooklyn Bridge) will perform LIVE music and Comedian John Ziegler will open with comedy set at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on Aug. 16th from 3-4pm. The event is free for members or with general admission ticket purchase or $10 at the door concert ticket purchase. For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame.... About Tommy Sullivan A life-long Long Islander and proud U.S. Army veteran, Tommy Sullivan enlisted in 1965 and was accepted to the United States Military Academy Band, where he created the first official rock group at West Point. Reentering civilian life in 1968, he helped create the Rhythm Method, a 7-piece Long Island band which was discovered by Johnny Maestro, then singing lead with the Del-Satins. The combined groups became the Brooklyn Bridge. As band leader and musical director, Tommy penned the group’s horn arrangements on every Bridge hit, including their gold record, Worst that could happen. Upon leaving the Bridge, Tommy co-founded Atlantic Records’ supergroup Ramatam, which was Jimi Hendrix Experience drummer Mitch Mitchell’s first group following Hendrix’ death. For the second Ramatam LP Tommy wrote and orchestrated original material which featured select members of the NY Philharmonic Orchestra. Together with Johnny Maestro, Tommy co-produced Johnny’s final CD, Peace on earth. The critically acclaimed album features Tommy’s arrangements & orchestrations, plus several of his original songs. A Charter Inductee to the LI Music Hall of Fame, Tommy Sullivan continues to write, record, arrange and produce records, serve as musical director/ arranger/conductor for projects across many musical genres plus donates dozens of performances annually for numerous charity events. Tommy Sullivan’s dynamic and unique one-man show, A thousand memories, featuring his vocals and performances on four instruments, has been packing concert auditoriums, nightclubs, private parties–even vineyards-for the past several years. John Zeigler Born and raised in New York, John has performed stand-up comedy for close to 20 years and was the winner of the 2016 "Funniest Comic on the East Coast" Contest at Mohegan Sun. John's opened for such comics as Sebastian Maniscalco, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Breuer and Robert Klein. He currently headlines clubs across the country and regularly tours with legendary comedian Bobby Collins. John recently released his Dry Bar Comedy Special and Getting My Affairs in Order.
Cait Conley wins Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler
The Army vet will now try to oust the Republican incumbent in a district that favored Kamala Harris in 2024.
Army veteran’s archery business named Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year
Army veteran Sam Westfall turned archery into a source of healing and community. Now, his business, Valor Archery Challenge, has been named Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year.
Military Vets Finally Have a Launchpad for Their Business Dreams in SA
San Antonio is about to become the first city in the country to offer veterans — and their families — a direct path to owning their own business. District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears is behind a new Small Business Accelerator Program that connects vets with mentors, funding resources, and even a pitch competition — and it's already gotten the green light from the city. Army veteran Melanie McCoy knows firsthand how lonely and confusing starting a business can be without support. Now she's helping lead the charge with a new non-profit called Supply SA, designed so no vet has to figure it out alone. With 75% of San Antonio's economy powered by small businesses, this program could be a game-changer for the whole city. #VeteranOwned #SmallBusinessSA #SanAntonio #MilitaryEntrepreneur #VetBiz
Man accused of threatening Trump is Army vet with PTSD, mental health problems
Daniel Swain appeared in Wake County court on Thursday afternoon, a day after he was arrested for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.
Army Veteran finds new purpose through VA Adaptive Sports
Army Veteran Katie Verderber finds new purpose through adaptive sports, rising from injury to become a Paralympic wheelchair curler for Team USA.
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD
Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]
Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned flag
Jan Carey, 55, of Arden, North Carolina, was arrested Aug. 25 after he set fire to a flag in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.
How U.S. Army veteran Jen Lee began serving his country as a sled hockey player
After having his leg amputated following a motorcycle accident, Lee has represented his country in the Army and the Paralympics.
Kendall Qualls’ lieutenant governor pick misstates age, is opaque about business background
Kendall Qualls — the Army veteran and former health care executive running for the Republicans nomination for Minnesota governor — announced Tuesday that Brian Nicholson will be his running mate, though he offered scant biographical details about the man who would be a heartbeat from the governor’s office. Qualls finished second in the precinct caucus […]
His family fled Afghanistan facing threats for supporting US troops. Now he sits in ICE custody at risk of being sent back
When Said Noor, a US Army veteran, picked up a phone call on December 2, he immediately knew something was wrong.
Wichita celebrates life of Army veteran, business owner Paul White, Sr.
He served northeast Wichita community for decades as a longtime business leader and Santa Claus.
Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold
Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.
Army veteran to challenge LePage in Maine 2nd CD primary
When asked about facing former Gov. LePage, a well-known opponent, Clark said he wants to give voters a choice.