Veterans affairs

Soldier was ‘a loving son, brother, hero’

60-acre area dedicated to Iraq war hero

May 25, 2015

‘My peers were calling me baby-killer’

1st Lt. George Usinowicz: 1970-71 tour, platoon leader, 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, 25th Infantry Brigade, 4th Transportation Command

May 2, 2015

Local News

‘It leaves you, but it never leaves you’

Capt. Joseph Perino: Late 1969 to Jan. 1971 tour, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Brigade

May 2, 2015

Local News

‘Many, many people were happy it was over’

1st Lt. John Malarsie: 1968 to early 1969 tour, military intelligence

May 2, 2015

Local News

‘Shock and awfulness’

40 years after the fall of Saigon, La Plata County Vietnam War vets recall their service, experiences

May 2, 2015

Local News

‘You hated to abandon these people’

Warrant Officer Fred Riedinger: 1967-68 tour with the Coast Guard on the cutter Half Moon

May 2, 2015

Local News

‘Why?’ ‘Was this all in vain?’

1st Lt. Judy Dennis: 1965-66 tour, Army Nurse Corps 85th Evacuation Hospital

May 2, 2015

Local News

People increasingly disconnected with War on Terror

students present case for re-engaging in the conversation

April 25, 2015

Local News

This year, Memorial Day to be a bit more special

partners with the train to honor veterans

April 10, 2015

Local News

Lawmakers laud vets’ ‘40-mile rule’

made to improve access to health care

March 28, 2015

Local News

Women veterans schedule conference

A reception is scheduled the evening before the conference. Further information is available at www.womenveteransofcolorado.org . [email protected]

March 12, 2015

Local News

Vets greet new VA director, express concerns

medical record exchange irks many

February 4, 2015

Regional News

Delegation wants higher budget for Denver VA hospital

That’s only the first step toward getting the money, said Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., one of the sponsors of the…

January 28, 2015

Regional News

N.M. Veterans director aims to rebuild trust

Andrew Welch has plans to visit several other communities over the next six weeks to meet with veterans and their…

January 6, 2015

Local News

Service, sacrifice, dedication

Residents salute veterans on their day

November 11, 2014

Nation & World

VA chief vows improved service to vets

employees to refer to veterans as customers

November 10, 2014

Local News

Marine vet turns to fighting cancer

Despite illness, Bayfield woman still advocating for justice in teen case

November 9, 2014

Local News

Vet benefit program extended

The program, which was set to expire this year, gives service providers until Oct. 6, 2017, to apply. Special services…

October 22, 2014

Local News

Vet groups seek young blood

Soldierly camaraderie retreats in face of civilian pressures

August 21, 2014

Regional News

VA wants to fire 2 accused of manipulating health data

taken would be strongest disciplinary measure in scandal

July 30, 2014

Local News

Partisan bickering thwarts action on VA bill

among lawmakers questioning huge funding request from agency

July 23, 2014

Local News

Forest refuge

Veterans see tough jobs in backcountry as ideal transition back to civilian life

July 16, 2014

Regional News

Vets travel far for care

Veterans driven about 917K miles to Albuquerque

July 5, 2014

Regional News

Colorado veterans faced long waits

The report also showed as many as 115 patients faced the prolonged waits at western Colorado facilities – despite the…

June 8, 2014