Veterans

More veterans return to Syracuse University
By Glenn Coin
December 20, 2011 - 11:39am
The number of military veterans attending Syracuse University has more than tripled since 2006, thanks to the post-9/11 G.I. Bill and the university's efforts to recruit and retain veterans.

Anthony Keach grew up in Elmira following Syracuse University basketball, and always knew he would go to school there.

After four years in the U.S. Army, Keach finally enrolled this fall at SU -- one of a growing number of veterans who have resumed their educations using new federal programs.

'Extreme Makeover' plans to help wounded vet
By Jim Levulis
February 18, 2011 - 10:28am
CNN Hero teams up with ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' to build home for wounded vet.

Dan Wallrath, a Texas homebuilder for more than 30 years, was recognized in November as a Top 10 CNN Hero after he built a home for a Marine wounded in Iraq. The media exposure allowed Wallrath to take his organization, Operation Finally Home, to a whole new level.

Remembering friends, loved ones on Veteran's Day
By Durrie Bouscaren
November 11, 2010 - 5:59pm
The War Memorial's Veteran's Day service focuses on Korean War Vets

Families, veterans, and local politicians packed Memorial Hall this morning in honor of Veteran's Day. This year is the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, so special attention was paid to those veterans, The Post-Standard reported.