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Celebration in High Springs recognized area veterans.
Read More »Obama and Romney talk foreign policy during final debate in Boca Raton
The final presidential debate took place Monday night at Lynn University.
Read More »New campaign reaches out to Florida veterans
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs announces new logo, mission, vision statement and outreach campaign.
Read More »Veterans reflect on healing from war
March 30th marks the 39th anniversary of the ending of the Vietnam War……one of the bloodiest and most politically charged wars involving the U.S. military. It’s a day to reflect on veterans across the country who have fought for America in not only Vietnam, but all wars. Today we begin a four-part series …
Read More »CNN corresponent and UF alum describes turmoil in Afghanistan
After an American Soldier went on a house-to-house shooting spree early Sunday in Afghanistan killing 16 civilians, the United States government is deciding how it will proceed with relations with the country as well as what to do with the soldier who may face the death penalty. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Katiana Krawchenko …
Read More »Americans on edge following shooting of Afghan civilians by U.S. soldier
Map of where Scott Camil was stationed in Vietnam Scott Camil visits with Steve Kane for the first time in 44 years. They have a relationship dating back to the battlefield of Vietnam where they served together in the U.S. military. (photo by Chris Gilmore) Just weeks after the alleged …
Read More »State veterans organization reacts to Afghanistan shooting
The next step for an American Soldier who shot and killed 16 innocent Afghanistan civilians is still unclear. Florida Disabled American Veterans Executive Director Al Linden says the motives behind the soldier’s shootings are still being investigated. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2012/03/Linden5.mp3] Of the 16 killed, 9 of them were kids and 3 of …
Read More »Policy makers weigh in on the President’s plans for troop withdrawls from Afghanistan
By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM There are mixed reactions from lawmakers in Washington to the President’s plan to pull 33,000 U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by next summer. While top Democrats say the pullout isn’t fast enough, top Republicans say it might be too rash. Former two-time Florida Governor and …
Read More »President to address the nation tonight about plan to reduce troops in Afghanistan
Americans will be getting more details tonight on President Barack Obama’s plans to reduce the number of U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan when he addresses the nation at 8:00 p.m. WUFT-FM and Florida’s 5, WUFT-TV will carry the speech. According to administration and Pentagon officials, Obama is likely to pull …
Read More »Veterans display tombstones to remember fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan
Veterans for Peace will be displaying more than 6,000 tombstones from dawn tomorrow through dusk on Memorial Day on Eighth Avenue just east of 34th street in Gainesville. Donna Green-Townsend talked with Vets for Peace coordinator Scott Camil about how this display was arranged to remember those who have died …
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