Tag: military
Nonprofit helps military translators resettle in the U.S.
A welcoming party at the airport. [No One Left Behind] Two refugee families from Afghanistan moved into furnished apartments in Alexandria this weekend with support from an organization called No One Left Behind (NOLB). They are among the thousands of people helped by the organization, which specializes in resettling Iraqis and Afghans who worked as … Continued
Ralph Northam reaches out to veterans
Ralph Northam meets with veterans and service members. The upcoming elections have “tremendous implications,” said Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, who’s running for governor. “The direction the country is going – toward bigotry and hatred – is not the country I know.” The immigration ban is harming people who risked their lives abroad while working … Continued
Former Marine helps vets adjust to life after war
Travis Hall Travis Hall has faced some challenges adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Marines in Afghanistan – and he wants other veterans to know there are organization out there are bringing vets together to help them cope. Hall was able to get his life back on track after attending workshops presented by … Continued
Luta Mae ‘Cornie’ McGrath, oldest female veteran, dies at age 108
Luta Mae Cornelius McGrath, who served as a former WAC officer in World War II, died peacefully at age 108 in her home in Annandale April 14. Known as “Cornie,” she lived for decades in the Sleepy Hollow Woods community. At the time of her death, the former lieutenant colonel was the oldest female veteran … Continued