IN THE NEWS
IN THE NEWS
December 2018
American Legion delivers Christmas bags to veterans in senior homes
Veterans at the American Legion in Bryan have dedicated time to give back to their fellow warriors who may not have family to celebrate with this holiday season. More than 120 bags were hand-delivered from one vet to another on Thursday morning.
Gary Sinise Foundation sends hundreds of Gold Star families to Disney World
The Gary Sinise Foundation, founded by the "Forrest Gump" star, sent more than 600 Gold Star families to Disney World this month.
Drunk driving among veterans is up nearly 60 percent since 2014, study finds
Drunk driving and binge drinking among the American veteran population has spiked considerably in recent years, a recent study by the American Addiction Centers found.
George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, dead at 94
Former President George H.W. Bush, who spent a lifetime in public service and as the nation's leader scored a decisive victory over Saddam Hussein but battled a faltering economy, died Friday at age 94.
After pressure from Congress, VA reverses course and promises full benefits to veterans
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie issued a statement saying that all student veterans would get their full monthly housing stipends under the Forever GI Bill rates.
November 2018
Former Head of Veterans Charity Convicted of Federal Crimes
The longtime president of a veterans charity co-founded by former Rep. Duncan L. Hunter was convicted Thursday by a federal jury in Washington, D.C. of spending money meant for the charity on jewelry, shopping and other personal expenses.