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John Mayer Visits Shreveport, La. to Help Build Homes for Veterans [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:31 +0000

Despite some recent bad press, turns out John Mayer is actually a stand-up guy. The singer made a surprise visit to Shreveport Wednesday on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help build a home for a local Army veteran.

Veteran's Day Is This Weekend, We Honor All of Our Military

Robert and Erin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:24:11 +0000

Thanks to all Veterans! Veteran's Day is actually on Sunday, but it will be observed on Monday.

Veteran in Oregon Faces Eviction for Putting Up American Flag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:49:18 +0000

A navy veteran in Springfield, Oregon received an eviction notice from his landlord for putting up an American flag for Navy Day on October 27. Edward Zivica has been displaying his large American flag in a common area of his apartment complex on special holidays for a year. He said he didn’t think it was [...]

Shreveport Veterans Day Program

BJ Kelley — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:45:51 +0000

We’re about a week away from Veterans Day, a special day set aside to remember and honor our military veterans. The 2011 Veterans Day program will be held Friday the 11th, starting at 1:30pm. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park… At the Eagle Monument… on Clyde Fant Parkway. That’s just below the V.A. [...]

FREE Flu Shots For Veterans

Rick Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:30:07 +0000

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, including the VA Outpatient Clinics in Monroe, Texarkana and Longview, will again be offering flu shots to enrolled Veterans during scheduled Primary Care or Specialty Clinic Appointment. There is no charge for the flu shot. OBVAMC Main Phone: 1-800-863-7441, Ext. 4FLU (4358) FLU HOTLINE: local phone number 318-990-4FLU (4358)) [...]