veterans

Cincinnati businesses ramp up military veteran recruiting

Ann Thompson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:12:53 +0000

Greater Cincinnati companies, including Total Quality Logistics (TQL), GE, US Bank and Horseshoe Casino, are learning to better recruit, hire and retain local veterans.

A military publication, Stars and Stripes, reports nationwide, the number of unemployed veterans is up 150,000 in four months.

Impact Cincinnati: Military Veterans and Families

Maryanne Zeleznik — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:50:25 +0000

From World War II through Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, there are now approximately 23 million military veterans in the United States, with 1.7 million of them calling the tri-state home. Many vets need, and deserve, help with finding a job, education, and medical attention, but the process can often be complicated and time-consuming.

Identifying the gaps in Greater Cincinnati veterans services

Ann Thompson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Greater Cincinnati community leaders are beginning to map veterans services for the region. The first of five so-called "convening" sessions is Tuesday.

Retired Col. David W. Sutherland, a former commander for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom knows what problems returning veterans face. He is one.

"Understand that war is vile.

Southwest Ohio veterans inducted into Hall of Fame

Howard Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:59:00 +0000

An Air Force veteran of the the Persian Gulf War from Loveland and a Reading nun who served in the Navy during World War II are being inducted today into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.

They are part of a 2012 class of 15 veterans from around Ohio being inducted today in ceremonies at the Museum of National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton.

Launching a new program for Cincinnati veterans

Ann Thompson — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:10:34 +0000

Three Cincinnati charitable organizations are banding together to help veterans with disabling injuries get help and find work.

Navigating federal, state and local organizations is not easy as a returning veteran. Some people are looking for information on the G-I bill, some need assistance paying their bills, and others are trying to find a job. Easter Seals Tri-State is helping to pool available resources.