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Dorothy Warren, Surviving Spouse of the Month September 2026: wedding photo and photo of the couple on an American flag background

Dorothy Warren: Surviving Spouse of the Month | September 2026 Dorothy Warren is the surviving spouse of U.S. Army Veteran Bill Warren, who served during the Vietnam era as a helicopter pilot. Their story spans nearly 49 years of marriage, military service, loss, and Dorothy’s determination to remain independent at home. Dorothy Warren was…

The VA Benefits Puzzle: Understanding How the Pieces Fit, with two hands joining puzzle pieces

VA Benefits: Pension, Disability Compensation, and Community Care When a Veteran or family member begins looking for help with care, the conversation often starts with a simple question: “What VA benefits are available to help?” The answer isn’t always simple. The VA has several programs that can help Veterans, but they serve very different…

The Service Behind 250 Years of Freedom, 1776 to 2026, over an American flag

For nearly 250 years, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have defended our nation’s freedoms with courage and sacrifice. The nation’s oldest military branches—the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps—were established in 1775, before the Declaration of Independence was signed. Since then, millions of Americans have served in uniform across every generation,…

Veteran of the Month June 2026: Lt. Col. Joseph Benoski Jr. in Army fatigues and jungle hat, on an American flag background

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 23, 1933, Joseph Benoski was the first in his family to attend college. His parents, who never finished high school, worked hard to provide opportunities for their sons. Thanks to their sacrifices, he attended Auburn University, where he joined ROTC and discovered his calling to serve in the military.…

When Freedom Sounds Different: a service member in camouflage holding his head near a lit sparkler, over an American flag

Supporting Veterans Through the Fourth of July For many Americans, the Fourth of July means backyard barbeques, parades, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for some Veterans, those same sights and sounds can bring back memories they never asked to revisit. The loud booms, flashes, smoke, and unpredictability of fireworks can serve as…

This Military Appreciation Month, the National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) launched its Right to Choose: Veterans Helping Veterans campaign—a documentary-style video series sharing the firsthand experiences of Veterans navigating the VA benefits system and the challenges they faced accessing the support they needed. The campaign is an important reminder of something we see…

Veteran of the Month May 2026: William Carter Duberry in Marine Corps dress uniform, on an American flag background

At just 17 years old, William “Carter” Duberry voluntarily enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was born on December 31, 1956, and raised in the small town of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, located about 60 miles south of Nashville. Duberry was the second-oldest of four children, with two brothers and…

Veteran of the Month March 2026: Rudy Escobar in a Coast Guard dress uniform and cap, on an American flag background

Rudy Escobar was born in Selma, California, near Fresno, at the Selma Sanitarium—a detail he enjoys sharing because of the reactions he often gets. Growing up in a large family, Rudy is one of six children—four boys and two girls. He is the third child and second son in the family. With a significant age…

Veterans Care Coordination (VCC) is proud to announce its role as the founding member of the newly launched Aid & Attendance Division of the National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR). The initiative represents an important step toward strengthening ethical advocacy and improving access to earned benefits for Veterans and their families. NAVR’s expansion reflects the…

Veteran of the Month February 2026: James Bodenheimer as a young soldier standing in front of a tank, on an American flag background

James Bodenheimer was born on September 8, 1950, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. When he was three years old, his family moved to Knoxville, where he grew up on the outskirts of the city with two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother. He remarked that there was always something happening when he…