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Last month, Newswatch 16 introduced you to two women from Schuylkill County on a mission to honor their late husbands, who died decades after their service in Vietnam. The men suffered from illnesses related to their exposure to Agent Orange.T

Introduction As the nation comes together on this solemn occasion of Veterans Day 2023, it is imperative to reflect upon the profound significance of this day and express gratitude for the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience, courage, and selflessness exhibited by … Read More

Independence Day means a lot of different things to different people, but for veterans, it can have a unique significance. On July 4th, millions of Americans acknowledge the freedoms they enjoy and the sacrifices of those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. For those who have served, it can be a day to reflect on both the price … Read More

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, holds a special place in the hearts of Americans as a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. It is a time when we pause to reflect on the bravery, valor, and selflessness of the fallen heroes who have defended our nation’s ideals … Read More

A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount of up to, and including, his life.

Agent Orange was used as a tactical herbicide during the Vietnam War, and the list of illnesses linked to the chemical is growing. More than 58-thousand Americans were killed in the Vietnam War. However, those still alive live with long-term health effects. “I personally know of a number of veterans who have one or more of these diseases, and they … Read More

This Veterans Day, more than ever, we all need to honor those who have served our country to uphold and defend “the American experience.” We ran across the following quotes on the website called Semi-Delicate Balance. May they serve to help us all recognize the unimaginable sacrifices made by our fighting men and women, both yesterday and today. To our … Read More

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing spending $682 million more next fiscal year on mental health issues, and ramping up funding for suicide prevention efforts by one-third, as it faces Congressional scrutiny over a series of tragic incidents on VA premises over the past year …

Nearly 58,000 Americans and almost 3 million Vietnamese were killed in the Vietnam War, but those numbers do not begin to tell the complete story.