Veterans

Local veterans reflect on their experiences in the Vietnam War. Plus, Vets Town Hall events encourage veterans to share their experiences.

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and there are many opportunities to mark the holiday across Vermont.

Richard Jackson recently received the French Legion of Honor for his service during World War II. The medal was delivered after a chance encounter at the senior facility where he lives.

The bill, signed by Gov. Phil Scott earlier this month, allows the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington to partner with different health care provider groups throughout the state to better serve veterans who aren't located in southern Vermont.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Tom Snipp first enlisted in 1991, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard before joining the Army National Guard in 1999. Snipp deployed to Kuwait in 2005 and then Afghanistan in 2010, and says it was important to have a strong support system back home.

Today, highlighting the stories of Vermont veterans and ways to find support.

Hosts Connor Cyrus and Mikaela Lefrak guide listeners through some of their favorite Vermont Edition conversations from the past year.

This hour, Vermont Edition hears from multiple Vermont veterans as they share stories of military service and the transition to civilian life.

This hour, host Connor Cyrus speaks with author and journalist Jasper Craven about his new book Our Veterans.

Newfane resident Chase Stanley, who served in the Army and was a Brattleboro police officer, will walk 22 miles on Sunday to raise awareness around the high rate of veterans dying by suicide.