An Honor Seven Decades in the Making
Nov. 11, 2013 | 9:00 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Marie Brown-Mercadel said other veterans’ families might be unaware relatives may be eligible posthumously for a Congressional Gold Medal.
Veterans
County Waives Permit Fees to Help Disabled Veterans
Jul. 31, 2013 | 2:39 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Military veterans disabled when serving their country will soon be able to make their homes easier to live in — by making changes like widening doors, lowering countertops, fixing bathrooms, installing lifts or elevators — without having to pay County building permit and plan-check fees.
County Awarded More Funding to House Homeless Veterans
May 31, 2013 | 11:27 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
An award from the federal government will put a roof over the head of 40 more homeless veterans.
Do You Deserve a Break Today?
Mar. 1, 2013 | 9:11 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Legacy Corps is looking for a few good men and women.
Specifically, they’re looking for home-based caretakers of veterans and active duty military who might be in need of occasional breaks from caring for their loved ones.
VIDEO: Help for Veterans
Nov. 2, 2012 | 5:29 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The transition from military life to civilian employment isn’t always easy, but help is available.
County Helps Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Addresses
Oct. 4, 2012 | 4:27 PMReading Time: 4 minutes
Gary Pagel survived lymphoma. He made it through two strokes and a divorce….
VIDEO: Wounded Warrior
Jul. 3, 2012 | 4:06 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
He lost both legs while on tour in Afghanistan, but kept a positive spirit and energy he directed into a new challenge.