.⁦Veterans Affairs⁩ will unveil new motto “in spring,” according to ⁦VA Secretary Doug Collins⁩. Exact wording TBA. Background here ⁦Military.com⁩ military.com/daily-news/202…

Ugh. I started my news career as a stringer there. Didn’t get paid much but learned from a great staff of journalists, now all gone.

Paula’s Substack: TriWest Healthcare Alliance Awarded TRICARE West Region DOD Contract paulapedene.substack.com/p/triwest-heal…

I was a headline writer with USA Today in DC. My headline was “Heroes of The Heavens” Still feel that today, only more so.

The best. He taught me a crucial lesson about Newspapering when I was an adolescent: it didn't matter if people said they liked or didn't like a writer. What matters is if they read him. They read Joe Falls. Valuable lesson for a top editor 30 years later.

#Arizona mornings are lovely. But I still turn on my heat and wear a sweatshirt every morning. It’s a #Minnesota thing.

Do you have a presumptive condition? U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs automatically presumes that certain illnesses and conditions were caused by military service. Learn more: va.gov/resources/the-…

Thank you Vet Tix for a great night out. #phoenix #symphony

Congrats Gayle King, this year's Cronkite Award winner Cronkite School #journalism #leadership

Today we thank all who served in Vietnam and the families affected by the war even today. Welcome home.

According to a 2016 study, nearly 1.1 million of a total of 19 million veterans were diagnosed with one of five mental illnesses. Yet less than half of all veterans are screened for potential illnesses. #veterans #vets #honoringamericasveterans #mentalhealth #veterans

The Honoring America's Veterans board was at the Veterans Memorial Cometary in #Phoenix to recognize and honor the services and sacrifices of #veterans and their families. #MemorialDay

When it hits 100 in #Phoenix you head to #Flagstaff to watch the sheep get sheered. #cool #Arizona

Love our logo this year for the 2023 Honoring America's Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix. We have talked about honoring service dogs in some way and the logo designer incorporated it well . I have been involved in several projects showcasing the work of service animals with vets.

Happy Birthday to Bill Pedene, who does incredible work for #veterans. If you're a vet or #Navy wish him well too!

Proud to work with this organization. Support #Veterans

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Today we honor the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War Veterans. Thank you to all of the Vietnam Veterans who have shared their stories with VHP students, educating and inspiring the next generation.#vietnamveteransday #preservinglegacy #honoringveterans #veterans