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Peru VFW serving corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick Day

WHAT:  CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER                          Only $14.00 including entertainment.   WHEN:  Thursday, March 17th, 2022    4 p.m. until —   WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                       710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B, Peru, NY […]

Don’t forget the Peru VFW’s Feb. 27th Breakfast

What:  4th Sunday Breakfast                 Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & sausage gravy, corned beef hash, pancakes or French toast, juice & coffee                  Only $10.00.           When:  Feb 27, 2022   9 a.m. – Noon Where:  Peru Memorial VFW […]

Vermonters roused from sleep by F-35s en route to Germany – VTDigger

Source: Vermonters roused from sleep by F-35s en route to Germany – VTDigger

More Vietnam vets now qualify for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money | NCPR News

Source: More Vietnam vets now qualify for disability benefits, but it may be years before they see the money | NCPR News

What role Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain would play if conflict breaks out in Ukraine | NCPR News

Source: What role Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain would play if conflict breaks out in Ukraine | NCPR News

Oswego County sheriff’s deputy dies after battle with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

“France worked for the sheriff’s office for 10 years, most recently with the corrections division transport platoon. She also was a U.S. Navy veteran, according to the release.” Source: Oswego County sheriff’s deputy dies after battle with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

US Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50,000 as Covid takes toll – syracuse.com

Source: US Army ups bonuses for recruits to $50,000 as Covid takes toll – syracuse.com

Stefanik Introduces Legislation to Protect Veterans from Fraud

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]

“We are not here to decorate graves. We are here to remember their lives.”

By John T. Ryan Memorable “Wreaths Across America” ceremonies were conducted today at the Old Post Cemetery in Plattsburgh. Volunteers placed wreaths on two-hundred graves at this cemetery and at five other Clinton County cemeteries. The Wreaths Across America program theme is “Remember-Honor-Teach.” Judy Lefevre, who organized the ceremony, stressed that theme stating, “We are […]

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – On Saturday, December 18th annual ceremony and laying of wreaths at the Old Post Cemetery. 

Just after World War Two, the War Department said it was going to close the Post Cemetery and relocate the remains. If that had happened, we wouldn’t be having a ceremony this year. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican of January 8, 1947, carried the story. VETERANS HERE WOULD MAINTAIN POST CEMETERY “Plattsburgh Post No. 20 American Legion […]

Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Steve Bowman, retired Clinton County Services Director, honored by NYS Legislature

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

Peru Central School Veterans Day Podcast

 

Battle Over Burn Pits: White House announces steps to help exposed soldiers

Source: Battle Over Burn Pits: White House announces steps to help exposed soldiers The story in a local contest. 

As he leaves the Marines, a Navy Cross recipient finds purpose through tragedy

Source: As he leaves the Marines, a Navy Cross recipient finds purpose through tragedy | NCPR News

The North Country Celebrates Veterans Day

  By John T. Ryan   DAV Chapter 179 did a wonderful job organizing the Veterans Day today’s ceremony at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park at the U.S. Oval.   State Senator Dan Stec was outstanding recalling his days in the Navy and the sailor’s unity and mutual respect no matter their race, politics, religion, sexual […]

Jones: ‘No veterans should feel like they’re alone’ | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Jones: ‘No veterans should feel like they’re alone’ | News | pressrepublican.com

Recent Honor Flight vet dies at 36 | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Recent Honor Flight vet dies at 36 | News | pressrepublican.com

Veterans Day Ceremony – 11 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. Oval

Veterans thanked with Free Fishing Days | Sun Community News ALBANY | DEC waives license requirements for all resident and non-resident veterans.

Source: Veterans thanked with Free Fishing Days | Sun Community News ALBANY | DEC waives license requirements for all resident and non-resident veterans.

Hochul names new state veteran affairs director

Source: Hochul names new state veteran affairs director

Assemblyman Jones tours veteran service locations, hosts roundtables

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones   Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently toured several local veteran organizations in Clinton and Franklin counties and hosted several roundtable discussions with North Country veterans. “Many brave New Yorkers have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and they deserve all the support we can give them,” Assemblyman Jones […]

50¢ Cones For Everyone on Veterans Day

November 8, 2021—Stewart’s Shops would like to say thank you to all our veterans. To honor our veterans and show our gratitude, ALL Stewart’s customers will be able to enjoy a 50¢ single scoop cone. This deal will be available all day on Thursday, November 11th. Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans, not only […]

Crown Pt. Nat’l Guard officer returns home after deployment | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | 

Source: Crown Pt. Nat’l Guard officer returns home after deployment | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | A Crown Point resident and National Guard member has returned home from a round of overseas deployments.

VFW serving chicken and biscuits on Nov. 11

WHAT:  CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER – Only $10 WHERE:  Peru Memorial VFW                     710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                     Peru, NY 12972 WHEN:  November 11th    4 – 7 p.m. Additional info:     EAT-IN OR TAKE […]