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Waking the sleeping giant: Pearl Harbor and World War II in America

Dec 06, 2018 02:38AM ● By Guest

If, in a few years, someone were to ask me, “What was the United States like in 2018?” My answer would be far different than one from, say, ...

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Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System changes name

Dec 04, 2018 03:00AM ● By Beacon Senior News

To better reflect the area in which it serves, the Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System changed its name to VA Western Colorado Health...

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Sponsor Wreaths Across America

Nov 08, 2018 05:06AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Wreaths Across America is looking for sponsors to help fund 2,300 Christmas wreaths to be put on the graves of fallen heroes at the Western ...

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Veterans on the MOVE!

Nov 06, 2018 05:02AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

September 16, 2017, is a date veteran Clifford Wheeler will never forget. It was the day he joined the Grand Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) ...

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Base Camp 40: Warriors in the Wild

Nov 06, 2018 02:45AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When it comes to showing gratitude, Glade Park resident Paul Bristol doesn’t do anything on a small scale. In 2011, Bristol started Whistler...

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Veterans' resources

Nov 05, 2018 11:47PM ● By BEACON Senior News

Veterans organizations Local groups dedicated to supporting our active and retired military members.[WPSM_AC id=8367] Veterans Day events Ho...

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Help fund Veterans Day concert for hospitalized veterans

Nov 01, 2018 04:28AM ● By BEACON Senior News

Clark Gault’s Swing City Express hosts this private concert in honor of all veterans, but especially for those unable to attend Veterans Day...

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Medicare’s future might be scary, but...

Oct 07, 2018 05:40AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

It’s a big year for Medicare beneficiaries: new cards, new regulations and maybe new plans? Medicare’s future might be scary, but don’t let ...

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Gold Star survivors

Sep 01, 2018 03:15AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Additional reporting by Cloie Sandlin Gold Star: It’s a highly respected status that no one wants.For nearly 100 years, families have earned...

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Colorado breaks ground on Western Slope veterans' OneSource

Aug 01, 2018 05:49AM ● By BEACON Senior News

A state-owned, former Colorado National Guard armory in Grand Junction is the future home of the Western Region OneSource, which will help s...

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Museum offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and families

Jul 03, 2018 06:50AM ● By BEACON Senior News

The Museums of Western Colorado (MWC) has a new partnership with Blue Star Museums, which allows MWC to offer free admission to the nation’s...

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Demystifying benefit access for veterans at the VHA

May 01, 2018 05:23AM ● By Guest

The Federal Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has three main administrations: the Veteran Health Administration (VHA), the Veteran Benefit ...

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