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From Coal Town to Soldier Stanley Bender was born on Halloween in 1909 in Carlisle, West Virginia, a coal mining community where his father worked after immigrating from Russia. Growing up in a hard-working town gave Stanley the resilience and determination that would later define his service. As the Great Depression deepened, Bender left West …
Every November 11, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and unity, a moment to recognize those who have defended our freedoms and continue to strengthen our communities long after their military service ends. …
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers a comprehensive range of benefits that Veterans may earn through their military service. Many of these benefits are designed to improve the quality of life for Veterans and their families after service. Others provide support for injuries or conditions directly related to military duty. Central to this …
A Supreme Court decision in the class action case of Marine Corps Veteran Simon Soto vs. the United States will result in some Veterans being entitled to additional back pay. A federal law known as the Barring Act, which was passed by Congress in 1940, generally requires individuals to file compensation claims against the United …