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Hiring event scheduled for veterans

In response to President Obama's Veteran Hiring Challenge, a special hiring event for veterans and military spouses has been scheduled for Virginia Beach.

"Troops to Trucks" program coming soon

Virginia is making it easier for veterans to get jobs in the transportation industry.

Wall of Honor ceremony changes location

This year's Wall of Honor ceremony in Richmond will be held at the Virginia War Memorial on Memorial Day.

Obama's 'to do' list for Congress: jobs, mortgages

Pressuring Congress, President Barack Obama is laying out an election year "to do" list Tuesday that urges lawmakers to take another look at economic proposals

First Lady to speak at Warrior Games

First lady Michelle Obama will speak Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Warrior Games, a competition for more than 200 wounded, ill and injured

VA to add 1,900 to mental health staff

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it's increasing its staff of mental health workers by roughly 1,900.

Huff Post has a new answer to critics: A Pulitzer

The Huffington Post has its Pulitzer. David Wood's 10-part series on the struggles of wounded American soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan,

Photos: 70th Anniversary of Bataan Surrender

On April 9, 1942, American and Filipino soldiers surrendered after the fall of Bataan, prompting the Bataan Death March which claimed thousands of lives.

Consultant aims to keep veterans in HR

In a time when money is tight, Norfolk's city manager has hired a new consultant with a nearly six figure salary. Retired Navy Captain John Andrews' job is to

Apartments designed for disabled vets

Cedar Grove Apartments are designed to become permanent housing for disabled veterans of the U.S. Armed forces.

Ft. Monroe sculpture honors fallen vets

The Fort Monroe Authority unveiled a bronze sculpture today dedicated to those who have lost their lives serving in the armed services.

Obama announces new housing initiatives

President Obama is announcing new mortgage relief for members of the military and veterans as well as homeowners with government-insured loans.

Obama to hold news conference, unveil housing plan

President Barack Obama is aiming mortgage relief at members of the military as well as homeowners with government-insured loans, the administration's latest

Obama salutes Iraq war vets at dinner

With a formal dinner for the few, President Barack Obama on Wednesday paid solemn tribute to the many.

Special meal for wounded warriors

Local students and veterans joined forces with the Culinary Institute of Virginia to make a very special meal for wounded warriors.

Officials: Veterans using G.I. benefits

More veterans are opting to return to school after the expanding Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, according to the The Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

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