/tags/veterans Veterans en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 26 May 2025 09:54:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-26/st-louisans-welcome-home-the-remains-of-frederick-carrino-missing-in-korea-since-1950 Army Cpl. Frederick Carrino of St. Louis went missing during the Korean War nearly 75 years ago. His family welcomed his remains home and honored him with a funeral service on May 16. Mon, 26 May 2025 09:54:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-26/st-louisans-welcome-home-the-remains-of-frederick-carrino-missing-in-korea-since-1950 Andrea Y. Henderson /2024-11-22/american-legions-freedom-farm-neglect-squatting-crime-controversy The past few years haven’t been kind to the 104-acre property in rural Freeburg. The Metro East American Legion post used to be one of the largest in southern Illinois — and the only one that operated a recreation area. But that's all changed. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-11-22/american-legions-freedom-farm-neglect-squatting-crime-controversy Teri Maddox /2024-11-21/st-clair-county-man-decorated-war-veteran-fought-save-home-died Kenny Euge, 75, was pronounced dead on Saturday after a fire at his residence. It had been a years-long battle for Euge, a Vietnam veteran, to remain living in a caboose in rural St. Clair County where he died. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:36:20 GMT /2024-11-21/st-clair-county-man-decorated-war-veteran-fought-save-home-died Joshua Carter, Todd Eschman, Carolyn P. Smith /education/2024-11-25/washington-university-veterans-legal-clinic Washington University’s School of Law launched the Veterans Law Clinic to provide free legal services for veterans. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:30:15 GMT /education/2024-11-25/washington-university-veterans-legal-clinic Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /government-politics-issues/2024-11-11/illinois-senator-tammy-duckworth-trump-president This Veterans Day also marks a special day for Duckworth, a veteran herself — who’s celebrating the 20-year anniversary of surviving being severely injured in the line of duty. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:14:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-11/illinois-senator-tammy-duckworth-trump-president Will Bauer /economy-business/2024-02-01/missouri-marijuana-revenue-will-mean-nearly-20-million-to-support-veterans-this-year All together, $19.3 million will be going to support veterans this year: $13 million from medical marijuana sales and $6.3 million from adult-use. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:16:43 GMT /economy-business/2024-02-01/missouri-marijuana-revenue-will-mean-nearly-20-million-to-support-veterans-this-year Rebecca Rivas /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/national-veterans-record-center-in-st-louis-county-is-clearing-massive-backlog After the pandemic, the backlog grew to 600,000 requests, leaving veterans waiting for needed services. Last week, the National Personnel Records Center based in St. Louis County reported it’s nearly caught up. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/national-veterans-record-center-in-st-louis-county-is-clearing-massive-backlog Will Bauer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-10/in-1973-a-fire-in-st-louis-changed-american-history-by-destroying-it No one knows how the fire started. It burned 16-18 million military records. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:30:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-10/in-1973-a-fire-in-st-louis-changed-american-history-by-destroying-it Danny Wicentowski /economy-business/2023-10-11/grafton-illinois-unveils-6-million-plans-for-new-war-memorial Grafton’s mayor said the city has raised about $130,000 so far. If the city meets its goals, it will finish the new memorial, museum and plaza in the next four years. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:38:50 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-11/grafton-illinois-unveils-6-million-plans-for-new-war-memorial Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-09-07/after-a-years-delay-tiny-homes-for-st-louis-area-homeless-veterans-to-open-next-month The goal of the nonprofit Veterans Community Project of St. Louis is to help transition homeless veterans to permanent housing. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-09-07/after-a-years-delay-tiny-homes-for-st-louis-area-homeless-veterans-to-open-next-month Will Bauer