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Salute to Heroes

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Hamilton County event connects veterans with jobs, housing help and disability services

Veterans Appreciation Day draws nearly 6,000 to TQL Stadium

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Hamilton County event connects veterans with jobs, housing help and disability services

Salute to Heroes

Agency prepares for 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at TQL Stadium on Aug. 15

Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission hosts 3rd annual Appreciation Day at TQL

Updated: Aug. 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
This is their third big year for the event: first at Great American Ballpark, then at Sawyer Point and now at TQL.

Salute to Heroes

Agency prepares for 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at TQL Stadium on Aug. 15

Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission reports surge in walk-ins at new Bond Hill location

Updated: Aug. 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Agency prepares for 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at TQL Stadium on Aug. 15

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Butler County saw zero veteran suicides in Q1 2026; five died by suicide in the following quarter

Butler County veteran suicide rate now double the national average

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Butler County saw zero veteran suicides in Q1 2026; five died by suicide in the following quarter

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The Butler County Veterans Service Office is working to help veterans land jobs in their field...

Butler County Veterans Service Office helps vets translate military skills into civilian careers

Updated: Jul. 22, 2026 at 12:56 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Local office offers resources, AI tools and job connections for transitioning service members
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Temps Now

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Dennis Schmidt

Air Force vet, AirCare nurse beat lung cancer twice thanks to a UC screening program

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Doctors say less than 20% of eligible patients are getting screened

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Tiny Homes for Humanity raises $870,000, unlocking $1 million matching grant for 14-unit...

Veterans Village in Madisonville gets green light after fundraising goal surpassed

Updated: Jul. 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Tiny Homes for Humanity raises $870,000, unlocking $1 million matching grant for 14-unit development

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The more than $10 million project will provide housing and wraparound services for homeless...

Clermont County breaks ground on Veterans Village for homeless vets

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
More than $10 million project will provide housing and wraparound services for homeless veterans in the Tri-State

Salute to Heroes

The head of Cincinnati's Veterans Affairs Medical Center said he has high hopes for local...

Cincinnati VA is among the first sites in a national rollout planned through 2031

Updated: Jun. 24, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Cincinnati VA is among the first sites in a national rollout planned through 2031

Salute to Heroes

The Cincinnati VA is addressing veterans’ whole health through a gardening program that...

Cincinnati VA uses gardening to improve veterans’ whole health

Updated: Jun. 17, 2026 at 10:26 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Program focuses on nine areas of wellness, from movement to relationships

Salute to Heroes

A new partnership is expanding dental care options for Butler County veterans beyond basic...

Butler County veterans gain expanded dental care through new partnership

Updated: Jun. 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Program now covers extractions, fillings, root canals and dentures beyond basic cleanings

Salute to Heroes

VA medical centers will soon be able to instantly access veterans’ Department of Defense...

VA medical centers to gain instant access to veterans’ Defense Department records

Updated: Jun. 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
New system launching June 6 will allow seamless transfer of military health records to VA care

Salute to Heroes

Tiny Homes for Humanity is developing the first-ever veterans village on a three-quarter-acre...

Veterans tiny home village races to meet fundraising deadline

Updated: May 29, 2026 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Local group needs to raise $300,000 by June 30 to unlock county grant for Madisonville project

Salute to Heroes

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War held their annual Memorial Day ceremony at Spring...

Spring Grove Cemetery honors Civil War veterans with Memorial Day ceremony

Updated: May 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By Mike Schell
Annual tradition pays tribute to 999 Civil War soldiers buried at historic Cincinnati site

Salute to Heroes

Executive director Glenn Welling says they’re seeing twice as many veterans as before, but...

Hamilton County veterans service office sees surge in demand

Updated: May 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
New central location with free parking draws twice as many veterans seeking services

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The head of Cincinnati's Veterans Affairs Medical Center said he has high hopes for local...

Cincinnati VA director says Secretary Collins making progress on claims backlog

Updated: May 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Local veterans affairs leader expresses confidence in national leadership one year into administration

Salute to Heroes

Cincinnati auto shop’s ‘Cool It for a Cause’ campaign benefits Barracks Project through May

Donovan’s Auto & Tire Centers offers free Freon for veterans charity

Updated: May 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Cincinnati auto shop's 'Cool It for a Cause' campaign benefits Barracks Project through May

Salute to Heroes

Army veteran and tank commander John Humphrey received a new roof this week through Owens...

Army veteran receives free roof through Owens Corning program

Updated: Apr. 29, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Local roofing company completes installation hours before heavy rain

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The Butler County Veterans Service Office reported no veteran suicides through the first three...

Butler County reports no veteran suicides in first quarter after devastating 2025

Updated: Apr. 22, 2026 at 9:19 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Officials dedicate coordinator to analyze cases as prevention becomes top priority

Salute to Heroes

Zachary Sage, executive director of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, grew up in Elsmere and...

Cincinnati VA introduces new director

Updated: Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Northern Kentucky native Zachary Sage takes helm at Cincinnati VA Medical Center

Salute to Heroes

The Butler County Veterans Service Office is offering assistance to stop potential disconnects...

Emergency utility assistance available for Butler County veterans

Updated: Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Veterans facing sky-high power bills can get help through county services

Salute to Heroes

Family and friends gather to honor local Navy veteran Robert Suddenorf.

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Jordan Vilines
Family and friends gather to honor local Navy veteran Robert Suddenorf

Salute to Heroes

The Vet Center deployed a mobile billboard unit to Hamilton to alert veterans about counseling...

Vet Center uses mobile unit to reach Butler County veterans

Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:37 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Dayton Vet Center brings counseling services directly to Hamilton to connect with area veterans

Salute to Heroes

John Leonard, an infantry squad leader who deployed to Iraq in 2009 and Afghanistan in 2010,...

Marine veteran from Ohio becomes world jiu-jitsu champion

Updated: Mar. 25, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio and Brooke Davis
Former machine gunner who served in Iraq and Afghanistan wins 2025 title

Salute to Heroes

Students at Seton High School took part in the school’s oral history day, sitting down...

Seton High School oral history day connects students with veterans

Updated: Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Students get one-on-one time with vets and their spouses before graduation.

Salute to Heroes

John Waters spotting for Emily Hildebrand at Iron Rig Fitness near Florence.

NKY Marine veterans bring military discipline to personal training gym

Updated: Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:34 AM EDT
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio and Brooke Davis
Two former Marines now coach clients at Iron Rig Fitness near Florence.

Salute to Heroes

Cincinnati VA opens new eye clinic to expand veteran care

Cincinnati VA opens new eye clinic to expand veteran care

Updated: Mar. 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
The 29,000-square-foot facility is separate from the main VA campus and consolidates labs, an optical shop and pre-op services on a single floor.

Salute to Heroes

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Aaron May watches on as recruits go through training.

Retired Air Force combat controller coaches next generation of special warfare candidates

Updated: Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Veteran with 26 years in special operations now mentors recruits facing a 10% pass rate.

Salute to Heroes

Only one in 10 candidates will make it through U.S. Air Force Special Warfare training,...

Recruits prepare for elite military program that demands extreme physical, mental toughness

Updated: Feb. 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
The odds are stacked against candidates from the start.

Salute to Heroes

Audrey Rowland, a single mother of a 4-year-old daughter, will graduate from NKU in May and...

Single mom transitions from National Guard to police officer

Updated: Feb. 11, 2026 at 12:08 PM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Single mother uses university's veterans resource station to prepare for law enforcement career.

Salute to Heroes

Dr. Rusty Mardis, assistant director of the Veterans Resource Station at NKU, says the Buddy...

NKU launches Buddy Check program to support veterans transitioning to college

Updated: Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
New initiative provides peer support from enrollment through graduation at Northern Kentucky University

Salute to Heroes

Wausau VA Clinic being built in the former Shopko building in Rothschild, Wis.

Hamilton VA clinic closed due to sprinkler malfunction; USS Cincinnati visits Cambodia

Updated: Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:36 AM EST
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By Stefano DiPietrantonio
Hamilton facility affected by weekend incident while Navy ship strengthens regional partnerships.

Salute to Heroes

The Six Service Challenge is free to all veterans.

Competition to help veterans reach new limits returns for 3rd year

Updated: Jan. 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM EST
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By Brooke Davis
The Six Service Challenge is free to all veterans.

Salute to Heroes

Someone walking past headstones with wreaths holding a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery...

Thousands honor veterans nationwide for Wreaths Across America Day

Updated: Dec. 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM EST
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By Brooke Davis
Annual tradition transforms Arlington National Cemetery and local cemeteries with memorial wreaths.

Salute to Heroes

Elmer Rouse Jr. said the community support has been as meaningful as the new system itself.

Veteran gets new heating, air system installed

Updated: Dec. 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM EST
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By Brooke Davis
Elmer Rouse Jr. said the community support has been as meaningful as the new system itself.

Salute to Heroes

National Heating and Air Conditioning in Blue Ash selected Elmer Rouse for their annual...

Veteran receives free heating system from Blue Ash company

Updated: Nov. 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM EST
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By Brooke Davis
The company has received hundreds of submissions since starting the giveaway three years ago.

Salute to Heroes

Stephen Wysong overcame homelessness with help from Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries veteran...

Tri-State Army veteran named ‘Veteran of the Year’ by Goodwill support program

Updated: Nov. 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM EST
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
Stephen Wysong overcame homelessness with help from Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries veteran services.

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Seaman First Class Llano Bell enlisted in the Navy at 18 and was floating in the Pacific, not...

WWII veteran celebrated with the help of great-grandson, local high school

Updated: Nov. 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM EST
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By Ken Brown
Seaman First Class Llano Bell enlisted in the Navy at 18 and never received his service medals

Salute to Heroes

Retired Staff Sgt. Paul Brondhaver, a Purple Heart recipient, was gifted a new Jeep Grand...

Purple Heart recipient receives life-changing gift

Updated: Oct. 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
A Purple Heart recipient in the Tri-State received a life-changing gift Wednesday.

Salute to Heroes

Families and friends welcome back veterans from the final Honor Flight of 2023 at...

Planning, fundraising efforts behind the Honor Flight

Updated: Sep. 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
Volunteers with Honor Flight Tri-State organize four flights each year.

Salute to Heroes

Richard Davis served in the Army’s Security Agency, intercepting and decoding encrypted radio...

Serving in Silence: Veteran of once classified agency shares his story

Updated: Sep. 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
The Army Security Agency (ASA) isn’t widely known because of its secretive missions and its eventual dissolution in 1977.

Salute to Heroes

At just 17 years old, Randolph Scheen enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served heroically in the...

Kentucky WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: Sep. 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
At just 17 years old, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served heroically in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Salute to Heroes

Lunken Airport Days held over Labor Day weekend

Lunken Airport Days returns this weekend

Updated: Aug. 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
Lunken Airport Days offers guests a chance to see vintage airplanes up close and learn about their history.

Salute to Heroes

On Aug. 31, veterans and community members will have the chance to ride in a B-25 bomber as...

Veterans getting chance to return to the skies with Lunken Airport Days

Updated: Aug. 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
On Aug. 31, veterans and community members will have the chance to ride in a B-25 bomber as part of Lunken Airport Days.

Salute to Heroes

To celebrate his 100th birthday, George Bradbury surrounded himself with family and friends...

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: Aug. 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
George Bradbury enlisted in the Marines right out of high school to serve in WWII.

Salute to Heroes

Staff Sgt. Graham devotes his time servicing both the country and four-legged friends in need.

Tri-State serviceman fights for the country and four-legged friends

Updated: Jul. 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By Tricia Macke
A local service member is doubling down on his commitment to his community and country

Salute to Heroes

Volunteers landscape national monuments

Volunteers landscape national monuments

Updated: Jul. 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM EDT
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By Brendan Cullerton
Landscaping volunteers from across the country work to improve Arlington National Cemetery and the FDR Memorial in Washington

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A fishing event providing support to active and retired service members.

Event supporting service members looking for boat captains, veterans

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Jason Maxwell
An upcoming fishing event looks to provide support to active and retired service members.

Salute to Heroes

The sound of engines and aircraft will soar through the air in the Queen City as Lunken...

Lunken Airport Days makes a soaring return

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By Tricia Macke and Brooke Davis
An annual event paying tribute to the military’s history is returning to Cincinnati.

Salute to Heroes

Ernesto Fedeli joined the Marines in 1965 and continues to give back to his country to this day.

Marine, Purple Heart recipient donates car to support veteran programs

Updated: Jul. 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By Brooke Davis and Tricia Macke
Ernesto Fedeli joined the Marines in 1965, but his service didn’t stop there.
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