By Michael Brewer - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer March 29 was the 50th anniversary of United States combat troops returning home from the Vietnam War. This date is now known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The day was first proclaimed by President...
The Brotherhood Bridge Foundation and Working Dogs for Warriors brought needed supplies to the mountain. Pictured, left to right, are Matthew McCasland, Daniel Neubauer, Michael Welsh and Edward Montoya. Two veterans groups brought up two truckloads of supplies...
By Michael Brewer Special to The Alpine Mountaineer Upon transitioning from active duty to civilian life, a veteran can now anticipate phone contact from the Department of Veterans Affairs offering a vast array of resources for new horizons. Signed into law in October...
By Michael Brewer Special to The Alpine Mountaineer Because not all mountain veterans are members of organizations like the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disable American Veterans or the Marine Corps League, The Alpine Mountaineer has elected to offer...
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor The Rim of the World Blue Star Moms is more than a club. That’s what Dawn Houston – who is in charge of membership and events for the chapter – told guests at their first annual picnic. Joining Blue Star Moms leads to relationships with...
