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James Ferguson, left, served with Master Sgt. David Pruden in Afghanistan in 2010.

South Side High School alum brings together fellow veterans through Warrior Reunion Foundation

When James Ferguson came home in 2010 after serving for nearly eight months in Afghanistan as a platoon commander in the Marines, that chapter of his life remained painfully incomplete. Reuniting with his unit five years later, however, changed his life, and today Ferguson leads the Warrior Reunion Foundation, which has so far reconnected combat veterans at seven gatherings around the country. more

By Ben Strack | 11/8/18

Local veterans and dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of the Northport Veterans Affairs mobile unit, which will be stationed in Glen Cove on Tuesdays.

North Shore veterans get care at new VA mobile unit at Glen Cove VFW

On Tuesday, Glen Cove joined three other Long Island communities taking part in a pilot program aimed at improving veterans’ access to medical care. Previously, local veterans in need of care … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 10/25/18

North Shore veterans get care at new VA mobile unit at Glen Cove VFW

On Tuesday, Glen Cove joined three other Long Island communities taking part in a pilot program aimed at improving veterans’ access to medical care. Previously, local veterans in need of care … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 10/18/18

New Ground’s mission is “to break the cycle of veteran homelessness,” according to Executive Director Shannon Boyle.

Group helps veterans break 'new ground'

New Ground’s mission is “to break the cycle of veteran homelessness,” according to the organization’s executive director for the past 12 years, Shannon Boyle. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 9/6/18

Oceansider Michael Justin with the World War II-era tank destroyer, of which he is second in command, at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage.

Oceansider, Royal Navy vet, re-enacts the world wars

As second-in-command of the five-man crew aboard an American M-18 Hellcat tank destroyer, Tech Sgt. Michael Justin is the vital relay between its commander — whose position in the cramped crew … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/30/18

Merokean veteran Kevin Vaughan tested the Fin, an aquatic prosthetic leg developed by Northwell Health.

Merrick veteran returns to the water

Water has played a big part in Kevin Vaughan’s life — the Merrick resident spent much of his youth at local pools and beaches. That changed, though, when he lost his left leg below the knee while serving his country. more

By Andrew Garcia | 8/16/18

About 250 people showed up to the Town of Hempstead Veterans Job Fair, by 12 p.m. on July 31.

Local businesses help veterans find jobs

The Town of Hempstead Veterans Job Fair welcomed local businesses, veterans, and job seekers to an afternoon packed with employment opportunities at Levittown Hall in Hicksville last week. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 8/8/18

Howard Kalachman, second from right, received the Veterans Medal from Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, far right, at the Salute to Veterans on June 30. They were joined by Disabled American Veterans Chapter 145 member James Brown and Kalachman’s sister, Marilyn Diamond.

Town of Hempstead honors veteran from Lynbrook 50 years after Tet Offensive

Howard Kalachman has earned many honors for his service to the country, but he refused to accept one: the Purple Heart, because he was not injured in combat. He did, however, accept the Town of Hempstead's Veterans Award. more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/19/18

Salvatore Fiorentino was recently inducted into the Walls of Honor at Eisenhower Park for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Late Lynbrook veteran inducted into Walls of Honor in Eisenhower Park

Late former U.S. Marine Corps veteran Salvatore D. Fiorentino was inducted into the Walls of Honor at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in a special ceremony on June 23. The event paid tribute to his service and dedication to his country. more

7/12/18

Scott Whitting, a Green Beret who served in Vietnam, showed off a crossbow gifted to him by the indigenous Vietnamese with whom he was embedded.

Special Ops Vietnam vet on the ‘honor’ of service

Of his various experiences in the military — including being selected for the Special Forces after basic training, working on reconnaissance projects with indigenous South Vietnamese tribes, and … more

By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen | 6/28/18