How can we help our veterans in rural areas?
VETERAN’S CORNER BLOG #5 – 01-15-22 But…what about our veterans? Almost every day we hear about the border and the massive crossings that are taking place daily. We hear and …
In Our Veterans Corner
Through the Eyes of a Veteran – ‘In Our Mind’s Eye’
It’s amazing how unique we all are…you know? We have this incredible mind that can think, rationalize, contemplate, create, remember details of our early childhood, and feel an array of …
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A VETERAN’S CHRISTMAS WISH LIST – 17 Awesome gift ideas for veterans!
Every year before Christmas, I would think about what gift my veteran husband would love most. He was never a man who was a ‘gimmy gimmy gimmy’ gift seeker; he …
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In Our Veteran’s Corner
First blog…EVER! A friend of mine who knows how much I love to write suggested that I start writing a ‘blog’ and after thinking about it, I decided it could …
A Veteran’s Christmas – Gig Line #330
By Marsha M. Brown A Veteran’s Christmas Before I write another word, I want to thank all our active-duty service members, our troops (wherever they may be) and all the …
Unending Love – Gig Line #329
By Marsha M. Brown It was in the early fall of 2011 that I came to realize the dire need for veteran outreach and support…not just on Memorial Day or …
Getting Old Isn’t Great But…It Beats the Alternative! – Gig Line #328
By Marsha M. Brown This year I turned seventy-one…WOW! It’s hard to believe…I don’t feel old, I don’t think old but I’m sure in the age group that I used …
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In Case You Missed It… – Gig Line #326
By Marsha M. Brown Yesterday, November 10th was a beautiful day, not only weather wise with mild temperatures and sunny, clear skies but because it was a day in which …
Air Hugs, Salutes & Kisses on the Cheek – Gig Line #325
By Marsha M. Brown Through the next week we’ll see reminders of what a special time of year it truly is…when we celebrate our veterans! We’ll see sale flyers, commercials …
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Veteran Pensions: Money for you and your spouse!
Pension If you are an elderly veteran or the surviving spouse of an elderly veteran, you may be eligible for a VA pension. If you are the child of a …
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Difficult but necessary – Gig Line #324
By Marsha M. Brown When a veteran or his/her family member who reads GIG LINE reaches out to me, I’m always happy to hear from them. Many times a vet …
Patty’s Surprise – Gig Line #323
By Marsha M. Brown Monday, October 4, 2021? It was a memorable day for a very deserving individual. Days before, Katherine ‘Katie’ McCarron, Dare County Sr. Social Work Supervisor, Health …
Locals…first & foremost! – Gig Line #322
By Marsha M. Brown As a proud citizen of the United States of America, my belief is that we take care of ‘our own’ first and foremost…without exception. As much …
Leave No Leaf Unturned – Gig Line #321
By Marsha M. Brown Several weeks (columns) ago, I wrote that the Veterans Administration had sent letters out to veterans (or their spouse if they were deceased) announcing that three …
‘WOKE’ or BROKE? – Gig Line #320
By Marsha M. Brown The recent live commemoration services acknowledging the attack on our nation September 11, 2001, was a stark reminder of our enormous loss…but also the strength of …
Flowers in the Valley – Gig Line #319
By Marsha M. Brown First…before I continue, it’s important to acknowledge the precious innocent lives that were taken September 11th 20 years ago…to remember them…to give them honor as well …
The Magnificent Thirteen – Gig Line #318
By Marsha M. Brown Perhaps some of you watched the “dignified transfer” of the remains of our heroes who were killed August 29, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The setting was …
Great Things for Our Veterans – Gig Line #317
By Marsha M. Brown There are many good things that are being done for our veterans on a local level some of which everyone may not be aware of, so …