Archive - Jun 2010
Veterans recall smells, cold of Korean War
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 25, 2010) -- War stinks. According to one veteran of the Korean War -- which started 60 years ago today -- it stinks specifically like coal and kimchi.
VA Makes Filing Claims Easier and Faster for Veterans
WASHINGTON – As part of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki’s effort to break the back of the backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reducing the paperwork and expediting the process for Veterans seeking compensation for disabilities related to their military service.
Congress celebrates 235 years of Army's response to call
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 16, 2010) -- House and Senate Army Caucus leaders joined Army leadership on Capitol Hill Tuesday night in celebrating the Army's 235th Birthday.
Army Officials to Name Weapon System
In celebration of the 235th Army Birthday, Army Officials will hold a Weapons System Naming Ceremony Monday, June 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Pentagon at the Hall of Heroes.
Visitors react to Arlington Cemetery mix-up
ARLINGTON, Va. — Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery on Friday said they were disappointed by revelations in an Army report that the remains of more than 200 troops were misidentified or improperly buried at the military's premier resting place.