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August 8, 2016
HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP — On Thursday night, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) hosted a Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremony at the Hillsdale American Legion Post 53 in commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to say thank you for your service, for your valor and for your sacrifice," Walberg said. "When your nation called, you came."
Around 50 veterans from Hillsdale and Branch Counties were honored in the ceremony Thursday night with several family members in attendance.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, I want to say thank you for your service, for your valor and for your sacrifice," Walberg said. "When your nation called, you came."
Around 50 veterans from Hillsdale and Branch Counties were honored in the ceremony Thursday night with several family members in attendance.
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
August 3, 2016
Ron Niemann was among thousands of Vietnam War veterans who returned from the war only to face scorn and criticism from many Americans.
"A lot of us were treated pretty badly," the 68-year-old Army veteran recalled Monday. "They called us baby killers. We were given the choice of wearing civilian clothes instead of our uniforms."
"A lot of us were treated pretty badly," the 68-year-old Army veteran recalled Monday. "They called us baby killers. We were given the choice of wearing civilian clothes instead of our uniforms."
Issues:VeteransLocal Issues
July 29, 2016
The Adrian woman recently elected commander of the Michigan Disabled American Veterans now is the Lenawee County Veteran of the Year.
Jo Linda Cutler was selected from six nominees for the annual honor, announced Wednesday at the Lenawee County Fair's veterans recognition ceremonies. Other contenders were Bob Knoblauch, Dave Laforest, Allen Kern, Tom Neill and Mike Posten.
Cutler, a 1979 Adrian High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army from 1979-96. She is the first woman from Lenawee County to hold the highest position in the state DAV.
Jo Linda Cutler was selected from six nominees for the annual honor, announced Wednesday at the Lenawee County Fair's veterans recognition ceremonies. Other contenders were Bob Knoblauch, Dave Laforest, Allen Kern, Tom Neill and Mike Posten.
Cutler, a 1979 Adrian High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army from 1979-96. She is the first woman from Lenawee County to hold the highest position in the state DAV.
Issues:Veterans
July 27, 2016
Michigan's 7th District Congressman Tim Walberg, a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, released the following statement in response to President Obama signing the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) into law on Friday.
Issues:Health CareLocal Issues
July 25, 2016
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg has been named to serve on a bipartisan conference committee charged with producing a final National Defense Authorization Act.
House Speaker Paul Ryan made the appointment.
Rep. Walberg, R-Tipton, said the law would fund the military, "give our troops a well-deserved pay raise and secure the homeland."
Maintaining a strong national defense is vital to keeping Americans safe from mounting security threats, Rep. Walberg said.
House Speaker Paul Ryan made the appointment.
Rep. Walberg, R-Tipton, said the law would fund the military, "give our troops a well-deserved pay raise and secure the homeland."
Maintaining a strong national defense is vital to keeping Americans safe from mounting security threats, Rep. Walberg said.
July 22, 2016
SALINE, MI — Approximately 20 Vietnam War veterans were honored in a special lapel pinning ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the conflict on Thursday, July 21 at the Saline American Legion.
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan's 7th congressional district called each veteran by name, presented them with a pin, and thanked them for their service, valor, and sacrifice.
Walberg feels that Vietnam veterans are due the warm welcome they never received when the war ended in in 1975.
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan's 7th congressional district called each veteran by name, presented them with a pin, and thanked them for their service, valor, and sacrifice.
Walberg feels that Vietnam veterans are due the warm welcome they never received when the war ended in in 1975.
Issues:Veterans
July 15, 2016
U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg and state Sen. Dale Zorn will cohost a Vietnam veteran lapelpinning ceremony during the Monroe County Fair to commemorate the 50- year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Issues:Veterans
July 15, 2016
Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) will host a Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremony in Saline July 21. The event will commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Any veteran who served in active duty at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, is invited to join the ceremony at the Saline American Legion located at 320 West Michigan Avenue in Saline. The event will begin at 5 pm.
Any veteran who served in active duty at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, is invited to join the ceremony at the Saline American Legion located at 320 West Michigan Avenue in Saline. The event will begin at 5 pm.
Issues:Veterans
July 15, 2016
7th District Congressman Tim Walberg has announced he will be hosting a series of Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremonies across the district over the next few weeks to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
The ceremony for Branch and Hillsdale Counties will take place on August 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hillsdale American Legion,1611 Steamburg Rd in Hillsdale.
The Vietnam War Commemorative Lapel Pin has been authorized by Congress.
The ceremony for Branch and Hillsdale Counties will take place on August 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hillsdale American Legion,1611 Steamburg Rd in Hillsdale.
The Vietnam War Commemorative Lapel Pin has been authorized by Congress.
Issues:Veterans
July 13, 2016
A local veteran is walking 60 days and 1,000 miles to bring attention to servicemen suffering from PTSD.
Marty Wills began his journey in the Spring Lake Memorial Day parade and plans to travel to Camp Lajuene, North Carolina. He is currently 350 miles away from his goal in Maryland, walking alone with just a 50-pound pack and American Flag.
Wills entered military service in 1989 and retired in 2013, serving in the Navy as a Corpsman and in the Army as a combat medic. He does not suffer from PTSD, however he keeps in touch with veterans who do.
Issues:Veterans