Veterans Gather to Share War Stories and Memories in Abilene
The 33rd annual 'TET Reunion' will be at the Taylor County Coliseum's Display Building. Enjoy food, drinks, displays, memorabilia and a 'USO' type show.
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Texas Veterans Cemetery Seeks Volunteers for Flag Placement
The Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene is looking for volunteers to help put flags on all the headstones at the cemetery, Memorial Day.
Abilene’s State Veterans Cemetery Hosts Wreaths Across America Event
Veteran's have a special place in all our hearts and they should all be honored as heroes. December 17th a wreath laying ceremony will be taking place not only here in Abilene but at over 500 veteran cemeteries simultaneously nationwide.
Vocal Band 'Home Free' Honors Veterans With Two Music Videos
The vocal band 'Home Free' released two music videos that honor our Nations Veterans. The first is a Lee Greenwood classic and the second is a Christmas song.
Restaurants & Businesses Offering Discounts to Veterans on Veteran’s Day
Our military veterans have given so much of themselves to protect us that it seems impossible to repay them. Here are a few businesses that will be offering special Veteran's Day discounts.
Tim McGraw Surprises Veterans at a Steakhouse Over the Memorial Day Weekend
Tim McGraw recently surprised a group of active duty and retired U.S. Veterans at an Outback Steakhouse in Chicago over the recent Memorial Day weekend. This isn't the first time either, during the Thanksgiving Holiday of 2012 the Grammy award winner Tim McGraw dined with our nations veterans a…
A Collection of Dogs Reuniting With Veterans Returning From War — Daily Distraction
By now you've probably seen at least one video of a soldier or Marine returning home and seeing his dog for the first time. It's one of the things the Internet does that really, genuinely tugs at your heartstrings.
The Abilene Veteran’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner is Still in Dire Need of Money
The annual Veteran's Thanksgiving Day Dinner will take place this year, however in the future it may be a thing of the past in Abilene, if local organizers can't raise the necessary funds to support such an event. According to Jimmy DeFoor with the Taylor County Veterans Service Office, he says over…
Abilene’s McMurry University to Honor Veterans with “A Salute to Our Military” on Thursday…
With Veterans Day coming up on Monday, Nov. 12th. McMurry University will honor all veterans with a special program entitled “A Salute to Our Military.” The program will feature a panel discussion titled “An Informed View of Military Experience and Historical Narratives” with an emphasis on the Viet…
Wreaths Across America Comes to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene December 15th…
As we celebrate Veteran’s Day on Saturday November 10th, by thanking and remembering those men and women of our armed forces, both past and present. I am reminded of another day that I discovered last December. Nationwide the 2nd Saturday of December is declared by the Congress of the United States …
Do Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians?
A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Aaron Watson’s New Song Honors Veterans and Raises Money for Charity
Texas music artist Aaron Watson dropped by the studio to bring me his new song, "Raise Your Bottle". The song was inspired by both his grandpa a WWII veteran and his dad a Vietnam war veteran. The song pays tribute to his kin folk and all veterans alike. Furthermore the profits fro…