/tags/veterans-day Veterans Day en-US WLRN Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:54:33 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-10/florida-veterans-back-november-appreciation-month "Florida veterans will definitely feel that impact in a positive way." Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:54:33 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-10/florida-veterans-back-november-appreciation-month Adrian Andrews /education/2023-11-10/black-veterans-day-miami-florida-richmond-heights Veterans Day is a big deal at Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center in Richmond Heights in southwest Miami-Dade. The neighborhood was founded as a home for Black veterans returning from World War II. Every year, students at the school celebrate local service members. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:58:03 GMT /education/2023-11-10/black-veterans-day-miami-florida-richmond-heights Kate Payne /news/2022-07-04/the-abortion-ruling-has-troops-and-veterans-speaking-out-some-for-the-first-time From abortion and the right to marry to voting rights and racial inequality, some of America's service members and veterans are concerned their Constitutional rights are under attack. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:10:47 GMT /news/2022-07-04/the-abortion-ruling-has-troops-and-veterans-speaking-out-some-for-the-first-time Dustin Jones /news/2022-05-30/my-heart-is-in-arlington-what-memorial-day-means-to-one-gold-star-family Vikki and Mark Pier used to regularly travel to Arlington National Cemetery to visit their son's final resting place. But due to health issues, they have been unable to visit for the past four years. Mon, 30 May 2022 12:33:30 GMT /news/2022-05-30/my-heart-is-in-arlington-what-memorial-day-means-to-one-gold-star-family Dustin Jones /news/npr-breaking-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 15:47:27 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-11/black-veterans-remember-colin-powell-and-offer-him-a-final-salute-for-the-ages Timothy Berry /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 12:05:15 GMT /news/2021-11-11/veterans-day-and-memorial-day-both-honor-those-whove-served-heres-how-they-differ Deepa Shivaram /2020-11-11/president-trump-makes-no-remarks-during-veterans-day-observance-at-arlington The Arlington ceremony was closed to the public because of coronavirus guidelines. President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, attended a separate ceremony in Philadelphia. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:15:40 GMT /2020-11-11/president-trump-makes-no-remarks-during-veterans-day-observance-at-arlington Bill Chappell /2020-11-11/their-service-entitles-them-to-low-cost-loans-but-veterans-often-pay-more A study finds that some lenders are overcharging military veterans, raising the cost of their home loans by thousands of dollars. Fair lending watchdogs say people need to shop around and negotiate. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT /2020-11-11/their-service-entitles-them-to-low-cost-loans-but-veterans-often-pay-more Chris Arnold /2020-11-11/new-memorial-recognizes-generations-of-military-service-by-native-american-veterans The newest monument on the National Mall, which opens on Veterans Day, will provide a quiet shrine for Native vets to visit. Native Americans have traditionally served in high numbers. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT /2020-11-11/new-memorial-recognizes-generations-of-military-service-by-native-american-veterans Quil Lawrence /news/2019-11-11/south-florida-veterans-trump-supporters-share-opinions-leading-up-to-impeachment-hearings With the House impeachment inquiry against President Trump preparing for the first public hearings this Wednesday, South Florida veterans and their… Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:03:17 GMT /news/2019-11-11/south-florida-veterans-trump-supporters-share-opinions-leading-up-to-impeachment-hearings