Korean War Army Veteran, Charles Hamilton, and Ruth Crowley attended the June 21, 2023, Korean War Luncheon Memorial hosted by the Knoxville Area Korean Association (KAKA). During the luncheon, Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) announced that the Republic of Korea is still offering an all-expenses-paid trip to Korea for five (5) days for eligible Korean…
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On March 26, 2025, Perry County Veteran Service Officer Dan Riley submitted the Korean War Ambassador for Peace application on behalf of Korean War veteran James Paul Andrews. On May 8th, at the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 1123 of Perry County meeting, the Ambassador for Peace Medal was presented posthumously to Jimmy Andrews and his…
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A veteran of the war in Korea received a commemorative medal honoring his role in the war more than 70 years after his war service. Author: John Becker, WBIR Published: 5:50 PM EDT May 22, 2025 Updated: 6:42 PM EDT May 22, 2025 As a teenager, Billie Riner recalls feeling shocked the country was about to…
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced changes that will make it easier for VA-enrolled Veterans to access health care from non-VA providers at the department’s expense. Since 2019, the MISSION Act has enabled VA-enrolled Veterans to access health care from non-VA providers at the department’s expense when it is in their best…
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