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In 2017, March 29 was officially designated National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
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Bergman advocates for treatments for disabled veterans
Representative Jack Bergman addressed the need for disabled Veterans to receive the expedited and proper care they have earned at a Feb. 25 hearing.
Attention: Veterans
Oscoda County Department of Veterans Affairs is operating at its new building, located at 205 E. 11th Street, Mio, in the block immediately behind the county government building. The new phone number is 989-826-9500. The office opens weekdays at 9 a.m. It closes at 12 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Thursdays it is open until 4 p.m.
Remembering Otis Wellington Henry
Mio Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4126 was established June 10, 1945. It was named for Otis Wellington Henry of Mio.
“He wasn’t even on the [ship] a month when Pearl Harbor was attacked,” VFW Commander Roger Stitt said.
Honor Quilts: With our deepest respect
Honor Quilt presentations were part of the Veterans Day celebrations
Ways to honor veterans
Millions of people make considerable sacrifices to protect the freedoms of their fellow citizens.
Goal met
A year ago, the black marble monument to honor Oscoda County residents who served in the U.S.
Holiday cheer
Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxiliary Unit 1985 spread some holiday spirit Dec.