There's "no way" to explain the mass shooting at Fort Hood Army base in Texas, Eric Shinseki, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, said in Tampa on Friday. ...more

November 7, 2009

Several weeks into a diet experiment, things took a turn. Researcher David Diamond wanted to see how much weight rats would gain on a typical American high-fat, high-sugar diet compared with rats on a low-carb, Atkins-type diet. ...more

November 2, 2009

The federal government should lead the battle to provide benefits for veterans, not Pasco County, officials here say. ...more

October 30, 2009

The federal government should lead the battle to provide benefits for veterans, not Pasco County, officials here say. ...more

October 28, 2009

While it was interesting to read the article on the first page of the Business section concerning Morris Funeral Chapel becoming a certified "veterans provider," it seems to lead readers to believe that this site might be the only such organization in Highlands County to provide such services to veterans and their families. ...more

October 26, 2009

Ceremonies across the state Monday honored those who died while serving in the military. ...more

May 26, 2009

The Florida National Cemetery will hold its Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday. The event is sponsored by the cemetery's Joint Veterans Committee and will feature guest speaker Thomas G. Bowman, senior adviser with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sunshine Health Network. Randy Price, of WQYK, (99.5 FM), will be master of ceremonies. ...more

May 23, 2009

Nationally renowned veterans' care expert Deborah Grassman, RN, MSN, ARNP, from the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system, is the featured speaker at a seminar on caring for military veterans at the end of life. ...more

November 26, 2008

Break out the barbecue. Pig Jam, the annual competition and celebration of grilled meat, is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ...more

November 21, 2008

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Pinellas County, the fourth busiest medical center for veterans in the country, has received the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs highest honor. The Robert W. Carey Performance of Excellence award was recently presented to Bay Pines officials by VA Secretary James B. Peake and Under Secretary for Health Michael J. Kussman. ...more

November 19, 2008