Veterans

St. Louis Veterans Call VA System For COVID-19 Vaccinations A Public Health Model

Chad Davis

The Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System has given the COVID-19 vaccine to about half of the veterans in its care. VA officials aim to vaccinate up to 80% of enrolled veterans by summer. Veterans say the VA’s vaccination efforts could serve as a model for other public health systems.

The new Military and Veterans Resource Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville after it opened in Jan. 2021. The center aims to provide support for veterans and act as a space for the veteran community on campus and around Edwardsville.

Education

New Veterans Center At SIUE Makes Services More Accessible

Eric Schmid

The Military and Veteran Resource Center helps new and existing veteran students navigate the college experience.

The hospital at Fort Leonard Wood has ample ultra cold storage space to take in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. 2019 file photo.

Coronavirus

Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers Are On The Same Timeline As Civilians To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Jonathan Ahl

Most military personnel will be waiting until spring for a COVID-19 vaccination.

Arthur Ganter is a volunteer driver for the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network in St. Louis. The nonprofit is looking for more drivers to meet the need in the region.

Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network Looking For Drivers

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

The Disabled American Veterans Transportation Network needs more drivers to help meet the needs of veterans in the region. The nonprofit provides free transportation for veterans to take them to their doctor's appointments.

Fort Leonard Wood Will Have A Traditional But COVID-Safe Thanksgiving Meal For Thousands

Jonathan Ahl

Fort Leonard Wood is continuing its tradition of a robust Thanksgiving meal for soldiers, but with more safety measures.

The image shows two women entering a small red building that says Veterans Community Project on the side. The door is flanked by two American flags. There is a backhoe in the right side of the photo.

Government, Politics & Issues

Homeless Vets To Get 50 Tiny St. Louis Homes

Rachel Lippmann

Homeless veterans in St. Louis will soon have a place to get back on their feet. Officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday on the first Veterans Community Project village in St. Louis.

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jason Kander speaks at a labor rally in St. Charles earlier this fall. Kander is squaring off against U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt this November.

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: Jason Kander On Ending Homelessness Among Veterans

Jason Rosenbaum

Former Democratic Secretary of State Jason Kander is the latest guest on Politically Speaking, where he talked about his efforts with the Veterans…

Almost 20 years after leaving the Army, Marty Sexton of Peculiar, Missouri, is still haunted by the violence he saw and feelings of guilt.

Missouri's Refusal To Treat Mental Health Like A Physical Condition Means Patients Wait Months

Alex Smith

Starting treatment with a mental health specialist often requires a wait of several weeks, but many psychiatrists and other specialists in Kansas City...

Henry Ballerd, 70, tries on a jacket at a veterans stand down in East St. Louis on Oct. 29. The East St. Louisan served in Vietnam in the Navy.

Other

'Stand Down' Event Connects East St. Louis Veterans To Range Of Free Services

Eric Schmid

EAST ST. LOUIS — The Clyde C. Jordan Senior Center buzzed with activity as nearly 100 veterans bounced between tables offering free goods and services…

Government, Politics & Issues

Sen. Blunt Says Missouri Can Do Better For Veterans And Spouses Of Service Members

Jonathan Ahl

WAYNESVILLE — Sen. Roy Blunt is quick to tell people he is proud of soldiers, veterans and the bases in Missouri.And he says the state can do better in…