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Here’s what the Merced courts are doing for military vets with PTSD who get arrested
Merced County Superior Court will begin offering hearings designed specifically for veterans who suffer from service-related stress or substance abuse problems, officials announced Tuesday. The Veterans Treatment Court hearings will … Click to Continue »
Read More »Inmates train rescue dogs to be service dogs for vets
Rescue dogs and their inmate trainers celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla. The dogs will go on to the next level of training before becoming service dogs for military veterans. The prisoners learn responsibility and training the dogs provides a sense …
Read More »Inmates train rescue dogs to be service dogs for vets
Rescue dogs and their inmate trainers celebrated their accomplishments at a graduation ceremony on Friday at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla. The dogs will go on to the next level of training before becoming service dogs for military veterans. The prisoners learn responsibility and training the dogs provides a sense …
Read More »Art Hop honors vets with a splash of color
A cool autumn night rang in the October edition of Art Hop on Saturday, when art lovers celebrate self expression in downtown Merced. Red poppies, Day of the Dead skulls … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced to talk pot, fire alarms and Vets Blvd.
The Merced City Council will look at an array of topics during its regular Monday meeting, including fire-alarm permits, the proposed Veterans Boulevard and the final touches on a medical … Click to Continue »
Read More »Young Supporters Greet Honor Flight Vets in DC
Although this was the first trip to our nation’s capital for many of the veterans, some of them say they had an idea of what to expect on the trip. What they didn’t expect was the support of young people here in Washington, D.C. From the moment these war …
Read More »Valley Vets Touch Down in DC on Latest Honor Flight Trip
Rain and summer conditions have made it hot and steamy near our nation’s capital. But any challenges the weather might pose are minor compared to what this group of 65 California war veterans has been through in their lives. These World War II and Korean War veterans say they’re proud of …
Read More »Vets Participate in Valor Games
Local veterans showed that having disabilities would not stop them from earning a gold medal. 14 veterans were given a special ceremony for their participation in the valor games far west competition which were held at Coast Guard Island Alameda. Competitions included archery, a biathlon, cycling, field events, powerlifting, and swimming. One …
Read More »Homeless Vets: Mayor Swearengin Interview
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin discusses Fresno’s plan to end chronic veteran homelessness by the end of 2015.
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