The Little Britain Carriage House is holding a bourbon tasting to benefit local veterans on Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals is a national nonprofit aimed at improving the lives of service members and veterans through housing and philanthropy. The group’s 7,000-plus members work within all […]
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NKU training program helps staff transition students from military to civilian life
Transitioning from a military mindset to that of a student at a university can be difficult. The Veterans Resource Station (VRS) at Northern Kentucky University implemented the Green Zone Brigade Training program to combat some of those challenges that military-affiliated students face when transitioning to civilian life. “We do a good job teaching them how […]
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Union 5K honors local soldier killed in Afghanistan
The public is invited to join Union’s adopted unit, local veterans, and those who served with Salmon to participate in a 5K race on Sept. 25, Gold Star Mother’s Day – which recognizes mothers who have lost children in the Armed Forces.
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Real estate group for veterans moves into NKY
The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals, or VAREP, recently announced the launch of its Northern Kentucky chapter. A mixer to celebrate will be held at Pee Wee’s Place on Thursday, July 28, from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Established in 2012, VAREP is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership and economic development for […]
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First DAV Patriot Boot Camp for vets and entrepreneurs in military to launch Friday
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is holding its first-ever Patriot Boot Camp to help entrepreneurs from the military and veteran community connect with investors, experts, and mentors. The two-day boot camp will include presentations and panels covering a breadth of topics, including funding for startups, scaling a business, and creating a marketing strategy. It will end […]
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Second Honor Flight of 2022 returns to CVG days before Memorial Day
The second Honor Flight of 2022 took off from CVG early in the morning on May 24. Veterans and guardians were treated to a chartered American Airlines flight. The Honor Flight attendees returned to the CVG terminal at 9 p.m., where they were greeted by an admiring public. Locally, Honor Flight Tri-State has flown over […]
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Covington businesses rewarded for hiring veterans, ‘second chance workers’
The City of Covington’s Economic Development Department and the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet are collaborating on a free seminar this Friday aimed at local businesses in need of workers. The “Discovering Untapped Talent” program will begin at 2 p.m. at the Hellmann Creative Center at 321 MLK Jr. Blvd./12th St. It will explain […]
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Veteran’s groups call on senators to ‘Act on the Pact’ in support of toxic exposure bill
Danielle Robinson recalled the countless hours in the emergency room and hospitals across Ohio, none of the doctors or nurses ever knew the best course of treatment for her husband’s unusual symptoms and many side effects. “I slept for months on a loveseat so I could take care of him 24 hours,” Robinson said. “Our […]
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‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam memorial rededicated in heart of Boone County
A Vietnam War memorial was welcomed home in its new location in downtown Burlington on Tuesday, April 26.
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Memorial to Vietnam veterans to be rededicated
Boone County will soon dedicate the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as it is relocated to downtown Burlington.