Woman dubbed “Rosie the Riveter” Receives VA Pension - By Brittany Mannings Rosie the Riveter was an image that represented the hard working women who took the place of men in the industrial labor force during the war. As men enlisted in the military in large numbers, women kept up production by working in factories. Today, these women dubbed “Rosie Read More
Oh Say Can She See! - by Kent Ansorge “It has given me a whole new life,” says Ivanette Goodrich, about the VetAssist Program, which helps disabled veterans or their surviving spouses. Ivanette, age 90 from Sebastian, Florida struggles with severe vision loss and some very serious eye problems. She has had five eye surgeries, including corneal transplants Read More
Veteran Recalls Drinking Hitler’s Wine and More - Drinking Hitler’s wine, Michael Sharon, far left with his army buddies. ©Photo property of Sharon Family. Since January of this year, Michael Sharon’s retirement includes regular visits from home aide Olivia thanks to the VetAssist Program - and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Like many veterans, Michael Sharon visits the Read More
Joe Earl Gorbet – Married 71 Years and Living at Home Together - How many couples do you know who are celebrating 71 years of marriage and live in their own home? With the VetAssist Program from Veterans Home Care, Joe and Lee Gorbet, married in 1946, are still enjoying their home in Lubbock, Texas. Utilizing the services of the VetAssist Program, Joe at 95 Read More
George Alfred Gross – Drafted into the Military Instead of Major League Baseball - by Kent Ansorge George Alfred Gross grew up in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s in Grand Rapids, Michigan and loved to play baseball. He was a third baseman and outfielder and played ball for four years in high school and one year at Huntington College. His dream was to be drafted Read More
Arthur Jaron – A Teenage Son’s Bravery and a Mother’s Concern - Veterans Home Care is proud to be able help our veterans who defended our homeland. One such person is Arthur Jaron. Mr. Jaron wanted to join the fight so badly that he doctored his birth certificate so he could enlist when he was actually only 17. When his mother found out, she Read More
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