LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt owed by tens of thousands of disabled military veterans will be erased under a directive President Donald Trump signed Wednesday. Trump ordered the Education Department to “eliminate every penny of federal student loan debt” owed by American veterans who are completely and permanently disabled.
Source: President Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans
Healing Hands will host their fourth free dental day for veterans on Friday, September 13 at 243 Midway Medical Park in Bristol, Tennessee. Appointments are now being accepted and must be made prior to the event. Dental services offered during this event will include x-rays, exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and oral hygiene education. Vendors on site will include representatives from Army Education, D. A. V.
Source: Healing Hands Health Center to host free dental day for veterans
Former VA doctor is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of 3 patients
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“Operation Song” aims to help veterans set their thoughts to music.
A member of Gov. Bill Lee’s staff has confirmed to Cleveland Daily Banner sources that the governor will attend next week’s historic groundbreaking ceremonies for the Bradley County Tennessee …
Service dogs are generally accepted wherever their disabled owner goes. That may mean restaurants, hotels, or even airplanes.
Source: Local veteran demanding change after airline wouldn’t let him on plane with service dog
The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services and several partners are continuing to finalize plans for the groundbreaking of the state’s fifth veterans home in Bradley County.TNDVS Chief of Staff …
A Bradley County resident, seeking to honor his late father’s gravesite and his dad’s military service, has stumbled on a little-known fact concerning federal legislation and an obscure World War II …
Source: Reagan trying to get WWII veterans earned honors, decorations
Operation Stand Down Tennessee is helping more veterans transition home thanks to big money raised at its annual Heroes Breakfast.
Source: Operation Stand Down looks to help more veterans with expansion
Retired Lt. Col. Michael L. Peeler, former U.S. Army Field Artillery officer, was recently named Austin Peay State University’s first assistant director for veteran and career advising.
Source: APSU names retired Lt. Col. Peeler as inaugural assistant director for veteran and career advising
