veterans

Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board Announces Commemorative Brick Program at the Council on Aging Center on Dartmouth Street.

Military veterans have proven their worth. They deserve to be employed. If you know a vet, local jobs will be available at the 10th Annual Veterans Day Job Fair on Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 at the Greater New Bedford Career Center, from 9:00 - 10:00 am and the general public from 10 am - 1:00 pm...

The former State Police barracks in Dartmouth on Anderson Way just off of Route 6 has officially opened to once-homeless and at-risk veterans. The O'Connor-Sisson House for Veterans will house nine tenants, with veterans moving in as soon as next week...

A local branch of the Massachsuetts Army National Guard now has a memorial of its unique service to the Vietnam War.

The New Bedford Memorial Day Parade may have been canceled, but the sacrifices made by veterans were still remembered during a brief ceremony at Clasky Common Park Monday afternoon.

  As Americans prepare to honor their war dead this Memorial Day weekend our President is in Hiroshima where he hinted that the use of atomic weapons to defeat the Japanese more than seven decades ago was a "mistake." While not directly apologizing for the use of atomic bombs to defeat the Japanese in World War ll President Barrack Obama suggested that America was responsible for usherin

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of ceremonies and observances to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the Armed Forces. Here is a list of the Memorial Day events taking place in New Bedford this weekend...

The Greater Fall River Art Association is taking on a patriotic theme this Saturday with events geared towards a salute to the troops and active-duty service members. According to The Herald News, ‘“A Salute to Veterans,” an exhibit opening from 4 to 7 p...

It is appalling the way we treat our seniors and veterans. State Representative Alan Silvia (D-Fall River), House Vice Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Veteran's Affairs tells me many vets are currently not eligible for public housing in Massachusetts because their disability checks exceed the income eligibility guidelines...

Dozens gathered at Fort Taber Military Park in New Bedford's south end Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to the 749 American soldiers and sailors lost at sea during Exercise Tiger nearly 72 years ago.