by Allison A. Hickey | Nov 8, 2013 | Monitor
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from VAntage Point, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. See the original post here. Dr. Jill Biden is joined by Army Veteran Steven Ferraro to celebrate the 1 millionth beneficiary Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit...
by Zara Rahim | Sep 11, 2013 | Monitor
Today, we honor those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. At 8:46 AM, the time that the first plane struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center, President Obama was joined by the Vice President, the First Lady, Dr. Biden, and White House staff on the...
by David Agnew | Jun 19, 2013 | Monitor
Ed. note: This post is the first in a series of five. Check back on the White House Blog throughout the week for more statements from leaders around the country. Across the country, Democratic and Republican state and local officials are speaking out...
by Ezra Mechaber | May 27, 2013 | Monitor
Today President Obama traveled to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day, laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivering remarks. The President thanked members of the armed forces and veterans for their service to the United States,...
by Rosye Cloud and Martha Kanter | Apr 30, 2013 | Monitor
With more than a million veterans returning home to our nation’s shores over the next five years, we have an unprecedented opportunity – and a civic obligation – to strengthen their pathways to success. To prepare for their return home and their...