https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/commemoration-of-50th-anniversary-of-vietnam-war-coming-up 2024-05-01T18:00:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-minnesota-department-of-veteran-affairs-has-announced-it-is-hosting-the-commemoration-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-vietnam.jpg?id=64856477&width=1200 The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs has announced it is hosting the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in June. daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/west-virginia-guard-played-pivotal-role-in-afghan-evacuation 2021-09-09T19:14:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/west-virginia-guard-played-pivotal-role-in-afghan-evacuation.jpg?id=64861693&width=1200 A West Virginia Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster lll carrying Afghanistan evacuees arrives at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy Aug. 22, 2021. Two aircrews from the 167th Airlift Wing transported passengers and cargo into and out of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. West Virginia Guard played pivotal role in Afghan evacuation https://www.audacy.com/media-library/west-virginia-guard-played-pivotal-role-in-afghan-evacuation.jpg?id=64861692&width=1200 A West Virginia Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster lll carrying Afghanistan evacuees arrives at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy Aug. 22, 2021. Two aircrews from the 167th Airlift Wing transported passengers and cargo into and out of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. West Virginia Guard played pivotal role in Afghan evacuation daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/lsu/lsu-5-star-freshman-ot-pushing-for-playing-time 2023-08-23T14:04:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/lsu-offensive-line-against-alabama.jpg?id=64223088&width=1200 LSU offensive line against Alabama daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/pushback-against-proposed-casino-in-slidell-gets-underway 2021-03-26T19:22:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pushback-against-proposed-casino-in-slidell-gets-underway.jpg?id=64215764&width=1200 Pushback against proposed casino in Slidell gets underway Pushback against proposed casino in Slidell gets underway daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/veterans-affairs-secretary-denis-mcdonough-step-down-january 2024-08-01T13:47:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mcdonoughexit.jpg?id=64856534&width=1200 Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is expected to leave his post when the current presidential term ends in January of 2025. Behind McDonough is President Joe Biden. MCDONOUGHEXIT daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/see-it-army-navy-unveil-special-uniforms-for-125th-matchup 2024-11-20T19:58:13+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/army-and-navy-release-special-uniforms-hype-video-for-upcoming-game.jpg?id=63473877&width=1200 FILE PHOTO: General view as the Navy Midshipmen run a play against the defense of the Army Black Knights during the second half at FedEx Field on December 10, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. Army and Navy release special uniforms, hype video for upcoming game daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/politics/house-passes-major-veterans-care-legislation 2024-11-20T13:35:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/doleactcover.jpg?id=64861216&width=1200 Veterans service organizations came together June 25, 2024 in Washington, DC to advocate for the passage of the bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Photo credit Courtesy photo DOLEACTCOVER daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/defense/vice-chiefs-talk-recruiting-shortfalls-readiness-issues 2023-04-21T14:19:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/recruitcover.jpg?id=64856266&width=1200 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers participating in the Best Warrior competition, take on the obstacle course at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, Oregon, March 17, 2023. RECRUITCOVER https://www.audacy.com/media-library/recruitinside.jpg?id=64856270&width=1200 A Navy Explosive Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician jumps from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, during International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2023, in the Persian Gulf, March 14, 2023. RECRUITINSIDE daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/late-night-homicide-in-the-french-quarter 2023-05-27T16:28:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/late-night-homicide-in-the-french-quarter.jpg?id=64203019&width=1200 Late night homicide in the French Quarter daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/state/bill-to-increase-penalties-for-burglary-heads-to-governor 2023-06-05T20:21:41+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bill-to-increase-penalties-for-burglary-of-inhabited-dwelling-heads-to-governor.jpg?id=64215759&width=1200 Bill to increase penalties for burglary of inhabited dwelling heads to governor daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/navy-wwii-veteran-receives-distinguished-flying-cross 2024-08-01T13:02:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/world-war-ii-navy-veteran-receives-distinguished-flying-cross-air-medal.jpg?id=64856541&width=1200 Lt. Cmdr. Brantley Harvey, Naval Aviator and executive officer of Navy Reserve Center Sacramento, George Retelas, Richard E. Miralles and a U.S. Navy Lt. pose for a photo after an award ceremony honoring Miralles at the California State Capitol Building, July 25, 2024. World War II Navy Veteran Receives Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/articles/murder-in-algiers 2020-09-14T22:49:49+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64211723&width=1200 image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64211724&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/1975-naval-tragedy-reunion-mall-of-america-mental-wellness 2025-11-20T16:28:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/decommissioned-aircraft-carrier-john-f-kennedy-cv-67-departs-naval-station-mayport-en-route-to-norfolk-va-survivors-1975-us.jpg?id=63885124&width=1200 Decommissioned aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CV 67) departs Naval Station Mayport en route to Norfolk, Va. Survivors 1975 USS JFK/USS Belknap collision off the coast of Sicily that killed several sailors are gathering at the Mall of America this weekend to support veteran mental health issues. Decommissioned aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CV 67) departs Naval Station Mayport en route to Norfolk, Va. Survivors 1975 USS JFK/USS Belknap collision off the coast of Sicily that killed several sailors are gathering at the Mall of America this weekend to support veteran mental health issues. daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/medal-of-honor-recipient-bennie-adkins-dies-of-covid-19 2020-11-18T19:00:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/adkins.jpg?id=64856471&width=1200 Adkins https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856464&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/united-through-reading-strengthens-bond-of-mil-families 2024-04-29T17:00:03+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/readingcover.jpg?id=64865866&width=1200 For nearly four decades, United Through Reading’s mission has been to strengthen military families’ literacy, emotional bonds, and well-being through the power of reading together at every age, no matter the distance. READINGCOVER daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/news/book-offers-veterans-tips-to-accessing-va-benefits 2024-08-01T12:45:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/accesscover.jpg?id=64856536&width=1200 Dr. Paul Lawrence was sworn in as VA’s Undersecretary for Benefits on July 12, 2018. His book, Veterans Benefits for You can help veterans and their caregivers better access their benefits and navigate the often complex VA system. ACCESSCOVER daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/lsu/look-hayden-travinski-cade-beloso-go-back-to-back-again 2023-06-05T20:42:41+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cade-beloso.jpg?id=64215750&width=1200 Cade Beloso daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/articles/new-orleans-setting-more-rat-traps-as-rodents-get-desperate 2020-09-15T10:00:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64203014&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/marine-corps-recruiting-post-forgets-women 2020-11-18T18:31:19+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/marine-recruiting.jpg?id=64856449&width=1200 Marine recruiting https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856458&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/va-owes-veterans-billions-emergency-care-claim-errors 2020-11-18T23:30:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cover-image.jpg?id=64861665&width=1200 Cover Image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64861674&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/veteran-coronavirus-deaths-nearly-triple-to-27-va-says 2020-11-18T19:00:24+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/coronavirus.jpg?id=64856460&width=1200 Coronavirus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856462&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/local/25-heat-related-deaths-in-louisiana-so-far-this-summer 2023-08-23T15:19:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/25-heat-related-deaths-in-louisiana-so-far-this-summer.jpg?id=64223089&width=1200 25 heat-related deaths in Louisiana so far this summer daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/edwards-voices-frustration-at-his-first-covid-briefing 2021-01-07T15:06:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64221527&width=1200 image daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/scoot-is-there-hope-for-america 2021-03-08T17:02:53+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/american-flag-at-sunrise.jpg?id=64221525&width=1200 American flag at sunrise daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/national/fulton-county-da-fani-willis-discusses-threats-shes-faced 2023-08-23T18:49:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/fulton-county-district-attorney-fani-willis-speaks-during-a-news-conference-at-the-fulton-county-government-building-on-august-1.jpg?id=63937540&width=1200 Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a news conference at the Fulton County Government building on August 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a news conference at the Fulton County Government building on August 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/state/state-senate-fails-to-pass-proposal-making-slavery-illegal 2023-06-05T21:24:11+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/state-senate-fails-to-pass-proposal-to-specify-slavery-illegal-in-la.jpg?id=64215762&width=1200 State senate fails to pass proposal to specify slavery illegal in LA daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/va-refunds-400m-veteran-home-loan-fees 2020-11-18T23:03:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/homeloan.jpg?id=64861690&width=1200 HomeLoan https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64861689&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/va-disciplines-leaders-after-reports-of-ant-infestation 2020-11-18T23:30:11+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/va.jpg?id=64861670&width=1200 VA 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https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/congress-pushes-white-house-rescue-austin-tice 2020-11-18T23:17:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64861680&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/tester-calls-on-trump-admin-to-provide-va-covid-19-supplies 2020-11-18T18:02:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/coronavirus.jpg?id=64856450&width=1200 Coronavirus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856451&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/articles/sp-up-despite-losses-in-tech-companies 2020-09-14T22:49:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64211722&width=1200 image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64211728&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/eli-manning-teases-new-college-football-show-elis-places 2021-03-08T21:11:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/eli-manning.jpg?id=63074950&width=1200 Eli Manning daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/va-still-high-risk-waste-mismanagement-congress-says 2020-11-18T23:17:46+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cover-image.jpg?id=64861688&width=1200 Cover Image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64861683&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/games-grunts-offers-free-steam-games-veterans 2020-11-18T23:03:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/computer-game.png?id=64861691&width=1200 Computer Game https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.png?id=64861685&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/retired-generals-public-lands-letter-vet-voice-foundation 2020-11-18T17:33:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/grand-canyon.jpg?id=64856446&width=1200 Grand Canyon https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856447&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/va-delays-pre-911-veteran-caregiver-assistance-until-2020 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https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/military/army-recruiter-is-contestant-on-the-voice 2020-11-18T19:28:32+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sgt-1st-class-samuel-woodberry-instructor-at-the-u-s-army-recruiting-and-retention-college-practices-singing-at-his-local-ch.jpg?id=64856453&width=1200 Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Woodberry, instructor at the U.S. Army Recruiting and Retention College, practices singing at his local church. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64856455&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wwl/news/politics/governor-candidates-lambast-landry-for-skipping-debate 2023-09-01T15:43:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jeff-landry.jpg?id=64221637&width=1200 Jeff Landry daily https://www.audacy.com/connectingvets/articles/defense-department-wants-help-catch-serial-sex-offenders-rapists 2020-11-19T00:23:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sexualassaultsurvivor.jpg?id=64861668&width=1200 SexualAssaultSurvivor 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