Veterans

United States Senator Sherrod Brown was in Springfield, Ohio yesterday to talk about the PACT Act. That's the law that went into effect this month to expand health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and Agent Orange.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is encouraging Ohio veterans to see if they qualify for new health benefits. These benefits come from the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act.

Miami Twp. hosted a Veterans Day breakfast Thursday morning. Township officials celebrated and honored local veterans, including with a color guard and local students.

Eric and Elizabeth Worthen, father and daughter from Dayton, share a story of forgiveness gained through honest and painful storytelling. Eric is a military veteran, who overcame PTSD to rebuild his relationship with Elizabeth.

A report indicates improved services for veterans through the Veterans Health Administration, and highlights dramatic rise in payments for outside services.

Martin was a member of the 506th Parachute Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, known as the “Screaming Eagles.” The 101st was popularized in 2001 by the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.

Jim "Pee-Wee" Martin died Sept. 11 at 101. He was a decorated World War II veteran.

A local veteran and one of the last few World War II veterans immortalized in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers died on September 11, 2022. Jim “Pee-Wee” Martin, who parachuted into Normandy in June 1944, lived in Greene County.

Separate bills honoring Otto Warmbier and Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson made their way pass the U.S. Senate.

The annual event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charlie Campbell's picks for what to do and see this week in Southwest Ohio.

We wrap up this season of Veterans Voices. Since mid November, we’ve been hearing from people we call Veterans' Champions. They provide support and services to our Southwest Ohio military veteran community.