/tags/veterans-day Veterans Day en-US Copyright Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:32:53 GMT /arts-culture/2024-11-11/gahanna-honors-local-veterans-for-their-service Gahanna celebrated Veterans Day on Monday with a remembrance that included the addition of 29 new bricks to its Veterans Memorial Park on Johnstown Road. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:32:53 GMT /arts-culture/2024-11-11/gahanna-honors-local-veterans-for-their-service Allie Vugrincic /2024-11-11/this-ohioan-dedicates-her-life-to-military-families-including-her-own Geri Maples is executive director of the SW Ohio chapter of Blue Star Families, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families by connecting them with resources. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:15:00 GMT /2024-11-11/this-ohioan-dedicates-her-life-to-military-families-including-her-own Will Davis, WYSO /news/2023-11-03/organizers-cancel-columbus-veterans-day-parade-for-2023-amid-low-attendance MILVETS incoming president Carrie Killingsworth said the organization gets a lot of community support and expects the parade to return next year. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:51:10 GMT /news/2023-11-03/organizers-cancel-columbus-veterans-day-parade-for-2023-amid-low-attendance George Shillcock /npr-news/2022-11-11/these-12-restaurants-are-offering-discounts-on-veterans-day Dozens of companies across the U.S. are offering freebies and discounts to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:01:22 GMT /npr-news/2022-11-11/these-12-restaurants-are-offering-discounts-on-veterans-day Giulia Heyward /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-12-23/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life It's easy to assume that once a military service member has left the ranks and returned home, they are out of harm’s way. However, readjustment to civilian life can be complicated. We discuss how the legal system can hamstring our most vulnerable veterans and how others have stepped in to help. Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-12-23/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life /arts-culture/npr-news/2021-11-11/black-veterans-remember-colin-powell-and-offer-him-a-final-salute-for-the-ages The former secretary of state offered an extraordinary view of what leadership could be: firm, but also filled with consideration and tremendous character. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:40:43 GMT /arts-culture/npr-news/2021-11-11/black-veterans-remember-colin-powell-and-offer-him-a-final-salute-for-the-ages Timothy Berry /news/2021-11-11/national-veterans-memorial-and-museum-honors-service-members-with-veterans-day-events Military service members, their families, and many others commemorated Veterans Day at the recently rebuilt memorial and museum for a day of interactive events. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:38:57 GMT /news/2021-11-11/national-veterans-memorial-and-museum-honors-service-members-with-veterans-day-events Scott Good /arts-culture/npr-news/2021-11-11/veterans-day-and-memorial-day-both-honor-those-whove-served-heres-how-they-differ The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans community. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:16:52 GMT /arts-culture/npr-news/2021-11-11/veterans-day-and-memorial-day-both-honor-those-whove-served-heres-how-they-differ Deepa Shivaram /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-11-11/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life It's easy to assume that once a military service member has left the ranks and returned home, they are out of harm’s way. However, readjustment to civilian life can be complicated. We discuss how the legal system can hamstring our most vulnerable veterans and how others have stepped in to help. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:58:34 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-11-11/challenges-low-income-veterans-face-to-readjust-to-civilian-life /wyso-stories/2020-11-10/usaf-museum-hosts-veteran-talks-and-lego-replicas-for-veterans-day This Veterans Day, the National Museum of the United States Air Force will celebrate with Veteran Talks and LEGO bricks. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:09:28 GMT /wyso-stories/2020-11-10/usaf-museum-hosts-veteran-talks-and-lego-replicas-for-veterans-day