Veterans Stories
We are grateful to our VetAssist clients who are sharing
their personal stories including veterans’ stories from
female WWII veterans, who at that time, didn’t serve alongside
men. Instead, they served in the Women’s Army Corps
(WACs) and the Naval Reserve’s Women Accepted for
Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).
Our veterans’ stories describe what it was like to
serve your country, return to civilian life and
start new careers and families.
Our stories about veterans include inspiration, poignancy and
humor. For example, a WWII veteran inspires us as an active
volunteer in his 90s. Some suffered the loss of a spouse or
child. A WWII medical technician describes her role as a
“bedpan commando.”
A common thread among every veteran’s story is a happy
ending. Each of these veterans is now entitled to a little-known
VA benefit called “Aid and Attendance.” This is a monetary
benefit which covers the cost of a personal care aide and more.
Veterans Home Care’s VetAssist Program helps these veterans
live as independently as possible with dignity in their own home using the benefits they earned from military service.
Veteran Profile: Robert Trentmann, Strength in Service to Others
Air Force veteran Robert Trentmann shares his journey from military service to helping others in recovery, showing strength through service and compassion.
Veteran Profile: Eva Merritt, Two Sides to Military Service
Eva Merritt served in the Air Force during the Korean War before becoming a military spouse, supporting her husband through multiple deployments. Now 90, she lives independently with help from VetAssist.
Veteran Profile: Harry Teare, WWII Hero and Retired ER Nurse
WWII veteran Harry Teare, from tank driver to ER nurse, dedicated his life to service. Now at 98, he receives compassionate care through VetAssist, ensuring comfort for him and peace of mind for his family.
Veteran Spouse Profile: Marie Carter, Independent Living at 99
99-year-old Marie Carter reflects on her husband’s WWII service and their life together. With help from VetAssist, she now receives VA benefits and caregiving support.
Veteran Profile: Antoine Wright, A Life of Faith and Service
Army veteran Antoine Wright, drafted in 1953, served proudly in military law enforcement and later as a security guard. Now 92, he receives VA care services.
VetAssist Welcomes WWII Veteran Ruth Shust
New Jersey resident Ruth Shust is 100 years old, but she remembers waiting until she was 21 to enlist in the Navy’s WAVES program …
Women Veterans Day 2023: A 75th Anniversary Celebration of Women Veterans!
Celebrate Women Veterans Day on June 12, 2023, marking 75 years of honoring women’s contributions in the armed forces.
