veterans

As part of its effort to reduce federal spending, the Trump Administration has plans to cut tens of thousands of workers from the Department of Veterans Affairs. That has veterans in one small Ohio city worried.

Elite athletes need to train daily. That's currently not an option for one of the nation's top para-athletes. He has no way to train on his handcycle if the weather outside is bad. Some UC students are partnering with QL+ on a solution.

In sweeping expansion of benefits, veterans exposed during service to hazards, from chemicals to asbestos and more, are eligible for VA medical care.

There are dozens of events around the Tri-State honoring veterans this Veterans Day. An art exhibit at Memorial Hall is showcasing artwork created as part of the Creative Arts Therapy / Recreation Therapy program at the Cincinnati VA.

Veteran health care facilities across the country, including Ohio, are reporting a shortage of staff. It's led to the increased outsourcing of care to private hospitals.

Volunteers will soon begin adorning headstones at cemeteries throughout the Tri-State with wreaths to honor fallen and departed military service members. The annual events are part of the national Wreaths Across America initiative.

This year's guest speaker is Cincinnati Council Member and President Pro Tem Victoria Parks. Her service record includes four years in the Air Force, earning an E-4 ranking.

Of the more than 44,000 people in the United States who died by suicide in 2020, 6,146 were veterans. And on a single night in January of this year, there were 33,136 veterans experiencing homelessness.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10 marked Memorial Day with flags, tributes and music durning a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans memorial in Eden Park.

The national organization reports it has seen membership increase over the last few years, but the members themselves are aging. In 2018, the average member age was 72. That's not stopping local Chapter 10.