‘Discover Nature Day’ Set For June 7 At Seneca Rocks
Discover Nature Day is an effort by the U.S. Forest Service to expose the public to activities they can enjoy on public lands.
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Traveling Exhibit’s Stop At WVU Highlights African American Military History
A private collection that features over 650 items focusing on African American history and culture including photographs, records and news clippings was on display in WVU’s student union building Tuesday. It highlighted the role of African Americans in the nation’s armed forces from the post-Civil War Buffalo Soldiers to today.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKingwood WWII Veteran Laid To Rest 80 Years After Dying In Combat
A veteran from Kingwood, Preston County was buried at a cemetery in his hometown Tuesday, eight decades after he died in World War II combat on the South Pacific Palau islands. Lieutenant Jay Manown, Jr...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Gold Star Mothers Honor Fallen Service Members, Support Veterans
West Virginia's Gold Star organizations offer veterans and the families of fallen service members ongoing support through year-round fundraising and programming.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Journalism Alum Discusses W.Va. Gold Star Families
Emily Zirkelbach is a recent graduate of West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, and an incoming second lieutenant with the United States Air Force. For her capstone project, Zirkelbach sat down with several Gold Star families across the Mountain State to discuss their work supporting local veterans and families in grief. She spoke with WVPB to discuss what she learned.
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New Program Addresses Military Sexual Trauma Among Women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Assistance launched a new program that aims to support women veterans, especially those who have experienced military sexual trauma.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCapito: Republican Senator Is Wrong To Block Military Promotions
For months, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked hundreds of high-ranking military officers from promotion.
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