The fourteenth annual induction ceremony for The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor Class of 2013 will be conducted on Friday, May 3, 2013. This year’s class includes representatives from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps who served during World War II, as well as the conflicts in […]
Ohio AMVETS Groups Agree to Changes Following Investigation into Misused Funds
March 27, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced he has reached an agreement with AMVETS Department of Ohio, Ohio AMVETS Career Center and AMVETS Department of Ohio Service Foundation to protect charitable assets raised by those organizations for unemployed veterans and other veterans’ services. The agreement follows an investigation by the Attorney General that uncovered the misappropriation […]
Ohio’s Vietnam Commemoration is Next Week
March 22, 2013 by
Ohio’s four-day commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day from March 26-29, 2013 kicks off Tuesday with a 10 a.m. opening ceremony at the Ohio History Center. That’s followed by an 11 a.m. panel discussion by Vietnam veterans at the History Center, and the opportunity there at 1 p.m. to record their recollections of the war for […]
Ohio Plans Vietnam Commemorations in March
February 27, 2013 by
Preparations are in full swing for the commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day in Ohio from March 26-29. This year is the first state-level commemoration of the day enacted by the Ohio General Assembly and signed by Governor John Kasich last year. The Wall that Heals, panel discussions and special ceremonies highlight the four days. The […]
State Offers Free Tax Services to Veterans
February 13, 2013 by
Eligible Central Ohio military veterans seeking free tax help can attend events in downtown Columbus on February 16 and March 2, 2013 – and can apply for the Ohio Veterans Bonus. Free tax help for eligible veterans and serving military personnel is also available statewide. The Columbus events are Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. […]
Vietnam Era Photos Sought from Ohio Vietnam Veterans
January 7, 2013 by
As a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, the Ohio Department of Veterans Services is requesting photos of Ohio veterans who served our nation during this time period. Selected photos will be used as part of a video collage which will appear on their YouTube site during the “Welcome Home” celebration that will be […]
Congressman Hopes Bill will Ensure More Veterans Receive Proper Burial
December 31, 2012 by
U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12) has announced that his Missing in America measure included in S. 3202, the Dignified Burial of Veterans’ Act that passed the House late Sunday by a vote of 393-0. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on December 19, 2012 and now heads to the president for his signature. […]
First Submissions Released for Ohio’s War Era Story Project
November 19, 2012 by
The Ohio Departments of Aging and Veterans Services have released the first contributions to the departments’ joint War Era Story Project. From late May through August, 2012, the departments asked Ohioans to submit their memories from the start of World War II through the 1940s. Forty-six stories are included in this first release, with more […]
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Monday
November 9, 2012 by
Guest Speaker Mark Harmon from the American Legion will be featured at the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Marion. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Delaware Avenue and McKinley Blvd. The ceremony begins at 10:00am on Monday, November 12, 2012. In addition to the speech, there will be wreath […]
Meeting to Feature Wounded Warrior Project
November 9, 2012 by
The monthly meeting of Voices of Liberty Marion Tea Party will be held on Thursday November 15, 2012 at 7:00pm at Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 West Center Street. The program will include speaker Shawn Miracle, Wounded Warrior, speaking on the Wounded Warrior Project. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is […]
