Veterans News – LI Press

Bill Jones, U.S. Army veteran and Honor Flight Long Island president, and Roger Kilfoil, Marine Corps veteran and HFLI Vice President, U.S., on board a Southwest Airlines Jet.

Veterans

45 Long Island veterans will take Honor Flight to D.C. in recognition of service

By Antonio Schoenhardt

Museum of American Armor

Inside the WWII Armor Experience: suit up, roll out and relive history

By Christy Hinko

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Omega Diner to host ‘Dining for a Cause’ fundraiser for veterans New Hyde Park

By Denivia Rivera

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American Legion Auxiliary dines for veterans in New Hyde Park

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New Hyde Park chapter donates to Long Island Cares women’s vet program

Michael Spae receives a Public Servant Award from the Syosset VFW

Syosset

Syosset VFW honors 3 community leaders at award ceremony

By Hannah Devlin

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Manhasset

Manhasset Letter Carrier Eugene Leader honored for 34 years of service to USPS and community

By Christy Hinko

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Nassau

County luncheons foster community and support for senior veterans

By Christy Hinko

Pictured from right to left: Councilman Steve Labriola, Retired United States Air Force Captain Warren Achenbaum of Massapequa, and Councilman Louis Imbroto

Oyster Bay

Hometown Heroes banner recognition applications now available

Long Island Press Staff

The late SSG James McNaughton will be honored for the 20th straight year at Wantagh’s Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall.

Wantagh

Celebrating life of James McNaughton 20 years later

By Casey Fahrer

Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) along with other Nassau county officials and museum representatives reveal plans for 2025’s celebration of World War II 80 years later.

Nassau

Nassau County to host events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

By Casey Fahrer

Cheryl Wills receives Sandy Wills’ veteran flag at her great-great-great grandfather's recommittal ceremony.

Freeport

Freeport woman recovers great-great-great grandfathers’ long lost remains for military burial

By Liam Hibbert

Sean Hannity Patriot Awards

People

Sixth annual Patriot Awards to spotlight everyday heroes

By Christy Hinko

Glen Cove

Monument dedicated to Vinnie Martinez for 40 years of service

By Angelina Stanco-Stone

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Veterans

Long Island veteran reunites with medic 56 years after Vietnam

By Timothy Bolger

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Port Washington

Port Washington celebrates Veterans

By Luke Feeney

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Health

Northwell’s Military Liaison: A Lifeline For Vets

By Christy Hinko

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War-time culinary creations

By Christy Hinko

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Great Neck

Acta Non Verba: A Look At The American Merchant Marine Museum

By Anton Media Staff

Levittown

Missing In Action: Bring Captain William Royal Fisher Home

By Christy Hinko

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Veterans

Honoring Long Island’s Greatest Generation

By Christy Hinko

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