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State breaks ground on new veterans home in Holyoke

Three years after a COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home resulted in at least 76 veterans' deaths, and several investigations, lawsuits and an oversight reform law later, shovels broke ground Monday on a new Holyoke Veterans Home.

Hear His Story: After 55 Years, Haverhill Vietnam Veteran Alder Receives Purple Heart

(Additional photograph below.) It took 55 years, but Haverhill Vietnam veteran Kevin G. Alder received his Purple Heart Saturday in recognition of injuries he suffered as a U.S. Marine on patrol in Quảng Nam province. Alder’s wife Paulette pinned on the Purple Heart after a coalition of veterans and local helpers worked together to secure […]

State marks 75th anniversary of military desegregation

Calling on Massachusetts residents to commit to tackling racial and ethnic disparities, Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation recognizing this week’s 75th anniversary of the presidential order to desegregate the military.

Vets exposed to toxins taught how to file claims with VA

Three members of the Honolulu Veterans Affairs Regional Office, along with a Saipan- stationed Veteran Benefits Administration member, held an outreach last Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Saipan in order to assist military veterans in the CNMI who were exposed to toxic substances while in active service.

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