Welcoming Vietnam Veterans home; Women Veterans honored; Your comments, VA plans on appeals

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[ABOVE] Women Veterans honored at the Capitol

Commemoration honors Vietnam Veterans

As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served. They sacrificed for their country and deserve their nation’s appreciation and respect.

To all of our Veterans we say, ‘Welcome Home.’

Justice For Vets highlighting Veterans Treatment Courts

The cast of television’s “The West Wing” has joined forces with the non-profit Justice For Vets to launch a powerful public service announcement supporting Veterans Treatment Courts.

The appeals process: Your comments and VA’s plans

The appeals process as it stands today is a complex, confusing, lengthy and multi-staged system. How does that change? Read the story for what happens next.

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VETERAN OF THE WEEK

This week we honor Ashley Guindon. Ashley served the United States Marine Corps as a field radio operator from 2007-2015. She also interned with the Prince William County Police Department, using her Masters degree in forensics science and assisting the special victims unit.

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