Ron Paul said Monday night that the pinnacle of a decades-long political career has been “being well received on college campuses."
Read More »Student veterans observe 10th anniversary of Iraq invasion
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the US Iraq invasion. Veteran Affairs at Santa Fe College is helping student veterans transition into life on campus.
Read More »High Springs salutes veterans
Celebration in High Springs recognized area veterans.
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 »Many veterans facing their biggest battle
President Obama’s recent announcement that virtually all of America’s soldiers would return home for good after nine years of war ensured troops would finally stop battling in Iraq. However, as Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Marc Whiteman reports, for those returning from combat, sometimes the biggest battle is fought at home. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/veteransVAwrap.mp3]
Read More »Reaction to President Obama’s statement on troops leaving Iraq
This afternoon, President Obama announced all US combat troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year, bringing the decade-long war to an end. With the end of the war, questions emerge as to what will happen with the middle-eastern country. WUFT-FM’s Chris Peralta spoke with UF Associate Professor …
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 …
Read More »Walking to raise awareness about the financial plight of veterans
An Iraq war veteran walked through Gainesville today in the midst of his 7,000 mile hike across America to raise funds and awareness for military families in need. Troy Yocum will make several more stops throughout the state of Florida including Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. From there he will make …
Read More »Operation Care Pak continues to meet comfort needs of soldiers in Iraq and Kuwait
Santa Fe College and members of the Gainesville community send care packages to Florida soldiers serving in Iraq and Kuwait every month. As Erica Cordell reports, on Wednesday “Operation Care Pak” sent more than 18 packages to show support for the troops. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/3carepak.mp3]
Read More »UF Alumnus & WCBS-TV Correspondent Lou Young Shares Experience Of Covering September 11th, 2001 In New York
Long-time broadcast journalist and alumnus from the University of Florida, Lou Young, paid a visit to his alma mater today (April 14, 2010). Young, who works for WCBS-TV in New York is the recipient of numerous awards, including eight Emmys. His body of work includes coverage of the invasion of …
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