/tags/veterans Veterans en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:07:08 GMT /local-news/2025-02-26/proposed-tax-breaks-military-retirees-gain-steam-montpelier Rank-and-file lawmakers are ramping up pressure on Democratic leadership to move forward with Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s proposal to exempt military pensions from state income taxes. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:07:08 GMT /local-news/2025-02-26/proposed-tax-breaks-military-retirees-gain-steam-montpelier Peter Hirschfeld /show/vermont-edition/2024-11-11/stories-from-vermont-vietnam-war-veterans Local veterans reflect on their experiences in the Vietnam War. Plus, Vets Town Hall events encourage veterans to share their experiences. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:44:36 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-11-11/stories-from-vermont-vietnam-war-veterans Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2024-11-08/veterans-day-events-across-vermont-offer-time-for-listening-recognition Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and there are many opportunities to mark the holiday across Vermont. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:39:35 GMT /local-news/2024-11-08/veterans-day-events-across-vermont-offer-time-for-listening-recognition April McCullum /local-news/2024-06-21/100-years-old-wwii-vet-france-legion-honor Richard Jackson recently received the French Legion of Honor for his service during World War II. The medal was delivered after a chance encounter at the senior facility where he lives. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-06-21/100-years-old-wwii-vet-france-legion-honor Howard Weiss-Tisman /local-news/2024-06-10/new-law-could-expand-veterans-health-care-services The bill, signed by Gov. Phil Scott earlier this month, allows the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington to partner with different health care provider groups throughout the state to better serve veterans who aren't located in southern Vermont. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:44:11 GMT /local-news/2024-06-10/new-law-could-expand-veterans-health-care-services Bob Kinzel /local-news/2023-11-11/one-morrisville-veteran-reflects-on-26-years-of-active-duty-service Retired Sgt. 1st Class Tom Snipp first enlisted in 1991, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining the Army National Guard in 1999. Snipp deployed to Kuwait in 2005 and then Afghanistan in 2010, and says it was important to have a strong support system back home. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-11-11/one-morrisville-veteran-reflects-on-26-years-of-active-duty-service Mary Williams Engisch /show/vermont-edition/2023-11-09/vermont-veterans-and-their-loved-ones-share-stories-of-building-community Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:18:45 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-11-09/vermont-veterans-and-their-loved-ones-share-stories-of-building-community Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /show/vermont-edition/2023-06-06/some-vermont-edition-highlights-from-the-past-year Hosts Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak guide listeners through some of their favorite Vermont Edition conversations from the past year. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:58:47 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-06-06/some-vermont-edition-highlights-from-the-past-year Connor Cyrus, Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer, Andrea Laurion /show/vermont-edition/2022-11-10/vermont-veterans-share-stories-of-deployment-return-transition-to-civilian-life This hour, Vermont Edition hears from multiple Vermont veterans as they share stories of military service and the transition to civilian life. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:49:16 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2022-11-10/vermont-veterans-share-stories-of-deployment-return-transition-to-civilian-life Mikaela Lefrak, Matthew F Smith, Tedra Meyer /show/vermont-edition/2022-09-12/vermont-journalist-chronicles-military-veteran-challenges-from-ptsd-to-burn-pits-to-politics This hour, host Connor Cyrus speaks with author and journalist Jasper Craven about his new book Our Veterans. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:31:50 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2022-09-12/vermont-journalist-chronicles-military-veteran-challenges-from-ptsd-to-burn-pits-to-politics Connor Cyrus, Matthew F Smith