U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CMV - News Update

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Air Corps Veteran Arthur Girard Saunders. Arthur served during World War II from 1943 to 1948. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

Norman R. Smith grew up in the famous Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans. He was one of those children who knew what he wanted to do at a young age. Smith didn’t want to be a pilot or a police officer, or even a soldier. He wanted to be a historian. Specifically, he wanted to record and preserve black history. [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Michelle Howard. Michelle served during the Gulf War from 1982 to 2017. [From VAntage Point]

We honor your service, Michelle!

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran John R. Fox. John served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

When you think of Soul Food, do you think of comfort foods served at family gatherings and holidays that bring feelings of home? Traditional African American comfort foods include homemade macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, red beans and rice, cornbread, seasoned greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, and ice-cold sweet tea. Although many of these foods are not considered the healthy choices, they excite our taste buds and warm our hearts. [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Mack Haynes. Mack served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

The Guam Veteran’s Affairs office announced beginning Feb. 15 and every third Friday it will be clearing Vets cemetery grave sites of flowers and decorative items. It’s in keeping with federal regulations regarding uniformity. [From Kuam News]

During its annual film showcase Feb. 23 in San Francisco’s Japantown, the Nichi Bei Foundation plans to present a series of short films on the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. Entitled “Americanism is in the Heart,” the three films explore sacrifices some 120,000 people of Japanese descent made while incarcerated [From Nichi Bei]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Mack Gaston. Mack was born in Dalton, Georgia in July 1940. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

This time last year, VA was getting ready to launch a nationwide campaign to roll out Veteran disability enrollment claim events with 24 tribal communities. The campaign, Your Service. Our Mission:  Bringing Benefits Home, kicked off March 2018 and wrapped up with a total of 32 events spanning 11 states. [From VAntage Point]

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Perry Loyd. Perry served during World War I. [From VAntage Point]

We honor his service.

All Veterans have earned and deserve a place to call home. That’s why VA is committed to preventing and ending homelessness among Veterans. VA and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) recently shared information about resources and programs to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during a joint #ExploreVA Facebook Live event. [From VAntage Point]

The Cherokee Nation honored two military Veterans with the tribe’s Medal of Patriotism during the February Tribal Council meeting Monday. Gary D. Davis, 71, of Tahlequah; and Mary A. Gregory, 61, of Hulbert, were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Deputy Chief S. Joe Crittenden, acknowledging their service and sacrifice to their country. [From Cherokee Nation]