Veterans
Pennsylvania Veterans Make Up 7.3% of State’s Population
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Pennsylvania adults who have served in the military account for 7.3% of the state’s population, the 35th highest percentage among the 50 states, according to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St.
Vets May Be Eligible for Aid and Attendance, Housebound Benefits
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For many aging or disabled veterans who need help with activities of daily living, finding the funds to pay for the care they need is a common concern.
Monetary Donations Accepted for Stockings for Soldiers Program
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For the 11th year, Blue Ridge Communications is partnering with Keystone Military Families to support the Stockings for Soldiers program.
Service Stories: A WAC Clerk, She Volunteered for Vietnam to Spare Her Brother
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
After honorably serving three years in the U.S. Army, Audrey Bergstresser had the opportunity to go home and return to civilian life.
Service Stories: Vet Overcomes Poverty, PTSD to Find Musical Success
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Billy Terrell never had it easy. After growing up in poverty, he experienced some of the worst horrors of the Vietnam War, which left an indelible mark deep in his soul. Somehow, he found the inner strength to overcome one hardship after another to carve out a successful career in the music and entertainment industries.
Salute to a Veteran: Her Hospital Train Leaped the Tracks and Turned Over in the Middle of the Night
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- Written by Robert D. Wilcox Robert D. Wilcox
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.
Soldier Stories: Just 21, She Ran a Rec Center and Lent an Ear to Enlisted Men
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
One of the largely forgotten chapters of the Vietnam War is the service of thousands of women, 68 of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice. And contrary to popular belief, not all of the women served as nurses, and not all of them were even official members of the military.
Service Stories: How Did an Antiwar Quaker End Up in South Vietnam?
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
The Vietnam War was one of the most polarizing events in American history. While some young men went off to fight, others protested or fled the country to avoid military service.
Lebanon VAMC Unveils Cancer-Fighting Facility
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Lebanon VA Medical Center recently held a ribbon cutting for its new cancer center and urology outpatient clinic in addition to acquiring an advanced bronchoscopy capability to help diagnose veterans with possible lung cancer.