Pandemic

Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases

[ad_1] BOSTON — A pair of military vets navigate the hilly, meandering paths in a historic cemetery in Boston, searching…

3 years ago

After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day

[ad_1] Amy Dozier lost her husband, Army Sgt. First 1st Class Jonathan, to an improvised explosive device in Iraq in…

3 years ago

Arlington Cemetery loosens pandemic restrictions ahead of Memorial Day

[ad_1] Public wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery resumed this week as officials loosened pandemic restrictions ahead of the…

3 years ago

NHS frontline staff should get the same mental health services as war veterans, even when the pandemic is over

[ad_1] In March this year, to fulfil the promises made in the Military Covenant, the NHS established dedicated veterans’ mental…

3 years ago

Coronavirus: Royal Canadian Legion transforms poppy campaign amid pandemic

The poppy campaign is one of the best-known fundraisers in Canada, happening each year in the lead up to Remembrance…

3 years ago

Defense Acquisition University Plows Through Pandemic With Online Offerings > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

[ad_1] Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, acquisition professionals were able to keep learning and training thanks to the Defense Acquisition…

3 years ago

Post Commander Helps Coordinate Pandemic Response

[ad_1] “I am #StillServing by remaining active with the VFW as a Post Commander and coordinating with other organizations to…

3 years ago

Jobs market for veterans remains flat as pandemic restrictions linger

[ad_1] Veterans unemployment rates stayed largely flat last month with slight improvements in job prospects among younger veterans as America…

3 years ago

Manufacturing Innovation Institutes Integral to U.S. Pandemic Response > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

[ad_1] When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. in early 2020 and overwhelmed the nation's supply of personal protective equipment,…

3 years ago

VA opens new rapid retraining program for thousands of vets who lost jobs due to pandemic

[ad_1] Thousands of veterans who lost their jobs because of COVID-related challenges can now apply to be part of a…

3 years ago