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‘Rolling to Remember’ Will be Riding into DC for Memorial Day, Despite Attempts To Stop It

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 30, 2021 14 Comments

We recently noted that the veteran motorcycle group Rolling to Remember had been denied a permit for their annual ride into Washington, DC by the Biden administration. Then, Rep. Darrell Issa got involved and tried to help them. Well, apparently everything got sorted out, because they are riding into DC as planned.

Rep. Darrell Issa Working to Help Veteran Motorcycle Group Denied Permit by Biden Administration

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 12, 2021 8 Comments

Last week, we highlighted the plight of 'Rolling to Remember,' a veteran motorcycle group, because the Biden administration denied them a permit for a Memorial Day event that has happened for years. The group now has an ally in Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California.

Biden Administration Denies Permit for Veterans’ Motorcycle Group to Hold Memorial Day Event

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 05, 2021 20 Comments

Rolling to Remember is a group and an event, formerly known as Rolling Thunder. It's made up of American veterans who ride their motorcycles into Washington, DC every year to remember their fallen, POW, and MIA brothers and sisters. The event is a tradition that has been going on for years, but this year has hit a roadblock. The Biden administration has denied their permit.

Caldwell University to Pay U.S. Government $4.8 Million for Defrauding Program for Veterans

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 05, 2020 0 Comments

"Caldwell University tried to hoodwink the Department of Veterans Affairs and, worse, veterans themselves"...

https://www.whsv.com/content/news/UVA-faces-backlash-for-removal-of-21-gun-salute-from-Veterans-Day-ceremony-564675281.html

University President Says Removing 21-Gun Salute on Veterans Day Was a Mistake

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 19, 2019 9 Comments

"Although motivated by good intentions, I believe we made a mistake this year"...

U. Virginia Cancels 21-Gun Salute for Veterans Day Fearing it Might Panic Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 12, 2019 1 Comment

"Despite the objections of veterans, UVA is adamant about its decision"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcXKPsJpjU

Investigation Launched Over 10 Suspicious Deaths, Including One Homicide, at West Virginia VA

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 28, 2019 14 Comments

Three people have told USA Today that authorities have launched an investigation into the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, due to 10 suspicious deaths. A federal medical examiner ruled one death a homicide.

Trump Executive Order Cancels Student Loan Debt for Disabled Veterans

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 22, 2019 27 Comments

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are pushing the idea of student loan debt cancellation for everyone. Trump has now delivered on this issue for one specific and deserving group. Disabled veterans.

Dallas Airport Comes to Silent Standstill as Remains of Vietnam War Veteran Come Home 52 Years Later

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 09, 2019 14 Comments

Roy Knight Jr. of Texas left the United States to serve in the Vietnam War as a pilot in 1967. His remains finally came back to Texas yesterday on a plane flown by his son. The arrival brought the entire airport to a halt.

Veterans Walk Out of Meeting With Ocasio-Cortez After She Bashes U.S. and Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 02, 2019 17 Comments

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was in a meeting with constituents this weekend and drifted into predictable territory, criticizing the United States and President Trump. Two veterans who were at the meeting, walked out.

LGBT Groups at Oregon State Claim Student Veteran Group Jeopardizes Well Being of Others

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 26, 2019 4 Comments

"called for Veteran Student Association (VSA) members to be barred from moving into an on-campus student lounge"...

More VA Reform: Trump Ends ‘Official Time’

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 13, 2018 16 Comments

President Donald Trump made a promise on the campaign trail that he would reform our beleaguered Department of Veterans Affairs. The latest reform puts an and to official time within the department, which means that medical employees at the VA will not receive taxpayer money while doing work for the unions. From the VA news release:

“It’s common sense,” VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd said. “Allowing health care workers to do taxpayer-funded union work instead of serving Veterans impacts patient care negatively. President Trump has made it clear – VA employees should always put Veterans first. And when we hire medical professionals to take care of Veterans, that’s what they should do at all times. No excuses, no exceptions.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bilMhaeA9Xw

Suicide Rate Among Young Veterans Continues to Rise

Posted by Mary Chastain on September 26, 2018 11 Comments

The Wall Street Journal has released an article about a VA National Suicide Data Report that concluded the rise in suicides among young veterans has continued to climb even though the Department of Veteran Affairs has taken action to stop it. Overall veteran suicides has gone down, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8jN0yoFulA

Trump Signs VA Bill That Expands Health Care Options for Vets

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 06, 2018 11 Comments

President Donald Trump signed the VA MISSION Act into law this afternoon, which gives veterans more health care options in the private sector. Veterans now have the ability "to see private physicians if they do not receive needed treatment from VA medical facilities, as long as it is approved by a health provider."

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