Celebrating VE Day

(Photo above) On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, the 73rd Anniversary of VE Day: Victory in Europe Day, was commemorated at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Over 50 World War II Veterans, as well as Veterans from three Honor Flights, participated in the event, which included speeches and laying of wreaths.

Central Valley (Calif) Honor Flight participant Richard Bell, 78, (red shirt) is an Air Force Veteran having served 21-years as a jet aircraft mechanic in Vietnam and Thailand, as well as around the U.S. mainland. He service B-52's and KC-135's. His guardian is Bruce Wessel, a Navy Veteran who served from 1973-2002 as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer.

Specials at Pittsburgh Commissary

Pittsburgh Area Commissary.79 Soldiers Lane, Moon Twp, PA, 412-375-6310
Friday May 18 Armed Forces Day Event, 1100 -1300
Stop by to shop and enjoy a Hot Dog as our way of saying “thank you” for your Service.
Thursday May 24 to Saturday, May 26, Sidewalk Sale
Sidewalk sale---lots of items at special prices. DO NOT need to buy a case of something!!! Hours : Thurs 0900- 1800; Fri 0900 - 1800; Sat 0900 - 1900

Veterans benefits scam alert: Beware of scammers impersonating VA attorneys

VA is currently investigating a telephone scam involving an individual or individuals impersonating VA Office of General Counsel attorneys. The perpetrator reportedly calls Veterans and requests money to process their claims for benefits. Read more...

Report: VA care as good or better than other U.S. hospitals

Overall care quality in U.S. Veterans Health Administration facilities is similar to or better than care provided in other U.S. health systems, according to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Read more...