Veterans Affinity News Today

 

A family in Mesa is remembering the life of their 103-year-old patriarch. Thomas Mayor was among the tens of thousands of Filipino and U.S. soldiers who took part in the infamous Bataan Death March during World War II.

Lt. David Barthman, who served in the Vietnam Conflict, lost his home and many prized possessions, including his military medals, to the Tunnel Fire. Since the fire, however, people in the Flagstaff area have been helping the veteran get back on his feet.

The Office for Institutional Diversity recently hosted an Employee Affinity Group Advance. The goal of the day was to gather as one, discuss progress and how EAGs can continue to grow on campus in the future. 

Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald spoke to the members of the UMass Chan community, highlighting the important relationship between the VA and medical schools across the country.

William Walden Munsil, resident of Mesa, Arizona, nicknamed “Two Dollar Bil” for his love of that denomination of currency, passed away on July 31...

The community thanked Lt. David Barthman for his service with an official welcome home ceremony, which of course was highly emotional, not only for the community but for Lt. David Barthman.