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Marine Corps celebrating 250th birthday with week of events in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As part of the year-long 250th birthday celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps, numerous events are taking place around Nashville this week. According to officials, Marine Week Nashville will offer an array of military equipment, aircraft, military bands, and opportunities to meet Marines as they set up interactive displays and participate in community relations projects across the city. 101st Airborne Division welcomes new commanding general at Change of Command ceremony The Marine Corps already kicked off the celebration at the NASCAR Cup Series at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon on Sunday, June 1, but here's the schedule for the rest of the week: Monday, June 2 Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.) Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock 'n' Jock Celebrity Softball Game at First Horizon Park in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. (with a performance by the Silent Drill Platoon, Color Guard, and Band prior to the National Anthem) Tuesday, June 3 Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.) Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Marine Corps Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Collaboration Profectus Jiu-Jitsu at 69 Lindsley Avenue in Nashville from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Civic Plaza 250th ceremony at 111 West Vine Street in Murfreesboro from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (with a cake cutting and proclamation with performances by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the Silent Drill Platoon) Wednesday, June 4 Physical training with the Marines at Bicentennial State Park in Nashville from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. (with registration at 6:30 a.m.) Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Commemoration ceremony at Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5 Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Marines 250 at CMA Fest in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 'Join us at Marine Corps Alley, climb aboard Marine Corps equipment, try on gear, test yourself with a pull-up challenge, and enjoy performances by 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. The outdoor display will be at 4th and Broadway as well as an indoor activation across the street at Music City Center,' the Marine Week website states. Friday, June 6 Morning colors ceremony at 8 a.m. and evening colors ceremony at 8 p.m. at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Wreath laying ceremony at the Bicentennial State Park World War II Memorial in Nashville from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nashville Sounds baseball game featuring the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, a flyover, a National Anthem Singer, and Color Guard, as well as a Poolee swearing-in ceremony, at First Horizon Park in Nashville, where the gates open at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, June 7 Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8 Marines 250 at CMA Fest at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S in Nashville from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more about the Marines' 250th birthday celebration, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Peoria County Courthouse to undergo plaza construction starting Tuesday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The back of the Peoria County Courthouse is going to look vastly different after scheduled renovations. Starting on Tuesday, construction is set to begin on the courthouse's plaza, which will bring a 'transformational' new look, Scott Sorrel, the county administrator, said. The $6.6 million project approved by the Peoria County Board will usher in a water structure similar to a splash pad with a cast bronze bison and a black granite waterfall. Inscribed on the waterfall will be phrases from President Abraham Lincoln's speech in Peoria from 1854. You will be able to sit on the structure as well, when it's not running water. Peoria Courthouse Plaza could have 'transformational' makeover by the fall Another feature that would be a result of construction is LED lights that will line the top of the courthouse that will look similar to what the Murray Baker Bridge has. The World War I and World War II Memorial and the Final Salute Memorial will not be accessible during the construction timeline. CORE Construction is at the helm of the project, and they expect it to be completed by the fall. Two reasons why the project is slated for an autumn completion include the city's bicentennial schedule and the possible trial of former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who allegedly shot and killed Springfield resident Sonya Massey in July of last year. A judge agreed to move the case from Springfield to Peoria two months ago due to pretrial publicity. 'We're going to have more people, whether it be a bigger jury pool or national media coverage or potentially bystanders that are advocating for justice in that trial, will be here,' Sorel said. 'We want to make sure that we've got a block and a plaza that can accommodate the increased number of people for that as well.' There will be even more limited parking than there already is around the courthouse. Alternative parking includes the Hamilton Square parking deck and the Niagara parking deck. A good chunk of that money, as well as other funds to fix up the exterior of the courthouse, comes from the American Rescue Plan Act money. Beyond fountains, one can also expect better sidewalk lighting. There will be permeable pavers and new pavers that allow for water to seep into the ground rather than run off. Some of the money will go to updating landscaping and lighting on the area along Jefferson Avenue. Others will go into improving the area at the intersection of Main and Jefferson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Proposed cuts to the VA will limit health care access for veterans. They deserve better.
Soldiers from Fort Lee, Virginia, help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on Nov. 11, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Veterans Day in the United States honors those who have served in the nation's military and also coincides with the anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities on the western front in World War I. () Our soldiers have endured unimaginable hardships and faced profound challenges, testing the very limits of human resilience and strength. When they arrive home, the trauma many veterans experience abroad comes with them, and the toll it takes on their mental health can be devastating without intervention. Veterans will face additional challenges if promises of massive U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs layoffs around the country and in Idaho go forward. Our veterans deserve better. Several Americans have protested cuts to the VA. Here in Boise at the VA campus, local community members have supported those protests, demonstrating just how important VA services are to Idaho veterans. Our communities are concerned about access to behavioral health care for our veterans and with good cause. Military veterans are 57.3% more likely to die by suicide than non-veteran U.S. adults. This stark statistic reveals the harsh reality that our service members face, particularly those living in rural areas like many veterans do in Idaho. Our state has one of the highest rates of rural military populations, and it has a higher rate of VA reliance for health care than the national average. The Trump administration aims to cut 83,000 jobs from Veterans Affairs. The VA is tasked with caring for our veterans who return home, it provides crucial medical and behavioral health services including telehealth services for our rural vets. At the Boise VA campus alone, we may lose 300 employees, and this is a VA that already lacks staff for the vets it serves. Veterans and active-duty military personnel face unique challenges. Reintegrating into civilian life, Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) and post-traumatic stress all can contribute to poor mental health outcomes for our nation's heroes. Many veterans shy away from seeking help due to stigma, barriers to care created by the isolation of rural living, or a lack of access to services, but the need is real. Veterans in rural areas often feel most comfortable accessing these services through the VA, a community that knows what they have gone through, specifically telehealth options which can allow access to behavioral health professionals working from home. Current changes by the administration have put into question these services, leaving our veterans uncertain about where they might find care in the future. In Idaho, one of the most pressing issues connected with this uncertainty is the disproportionate suicide rates among service members. Research consistently shows that veterans, especially those living in remote, rural regions — a common way of life in Idaho — are at greater risk of suicide. A lack of accessible mental health services can prevent veterans in need from receiving vital care. Furthermore, for patients at risk of suicide continuity of care, including consistent follow-ups with trusted health care providers is critical. Any threat to losing that continuity of care poses a significant danger, it is well known to be a key component of successful strategies to prevent suicide. Veterans health care provided by the VA removes barriers to care associated with insurance accessibility and affordability, and in many cases has been offered with telehealth options. However, any health services required outside of the VA falls on the service members to cover. If the VA's behavioral health services are disrupted in a way that jeopardizes telehealth for rural veterans, it not only creates a crisis in continuity of care but also establishes a significant barrier to access for many low-income veterans. For more information on the Idaho Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, go to For veterans who are unable to access mental health services through the VA, safety net options such as the Idaho free and charitable clinics are crucial. These clinics are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for continued care and support for our nation's heroes. In the meantime, they can provide health care to any Idahoan without health insurance including our former service members. To ensure the wellbeing of our nation's heroes, we must advocate for health care and behavioral health care as a basic human need, and work to improve and protect access to these services. Veterans and service members deserve the support and care necessary to thrive, both during and after their service. Idaho Capital Sun is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Idaho Capital Sun maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Christina Lords for questions: info@
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
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Proposed cuts to the VA will limit health care access for our Idaho veterans. They deserve better.
Soldiers from Fort Lee, Virginia, help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on Nov. 11, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Veterans Day in the United States honors those who have served in the nation's military and also coincides with the anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities on the western front in World War I. () Our soldiers have endured unimaginable hardships and faced profound challenges, testing the very limits of human resilience and strength. When they arrive home, the trauma many veterans experience abroad comes with them, and the toll it takes on their mental health can be devastating without intervention. Veterans will face additional challenges if promises of massive U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs layoffs around the country and in Idaho go forward. Our veterans deserve better. Several Americans have protested cuts to the VA. Here in Boise at the VA campus, local community members have supported those protests, demonstrating just how important VA services are to Idaho veterans. Our communities are concerned about access to behavioral health care for our veterans and with good cause. Military veterans are 57.3% more likely to die by suicide than non-veteran U.S. adults. This stark statistic reveals the harsh reality that our service members face, particularly those living in rural areas like many veterans do here in Idaho. Our state has one of the highest rates of rural military populations, and it has a higher rate of VA reliance for health care than the national average. The Trump administration aims to cut 83,000 jobs from Veterans Affairs. The VA is tasked with caring for our veterans who return home, it provides crucial medical and behavioral health services including telehealth services for our rural vets. At the Boise VA campus alone, we may lose 300 employees, and this is a VA that already lacks staff for the vets it serves. Veterans and active-duty military personnel face unique challenges. Reintegrating into civilian life, Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) and post-traumatic stress all can contribute to poor mental health outcomes for our nation's heroes. Many veterans shy away from seeking help due to stigma, barriers to care created by the isolation of rural living, or a lack of access to services, but the need is real. Veterans in rural areas often feel most comfortable accessing these services through the VA, a community that knows what they have gone through, specifically telehealth options which can allow access to behavioral health professionals working from home. Current changes by the administration have put into question these services, leaving our veterans uncertain about where they might find care in the future. Here in Idaho, one of the most pressing issues connected with this uncertainty is the disproportionate suicide rates among service members. Research consistently shows that veterans, especially those living in remote, rural regions — a common way of life in Idaho — are at greater risk of suicide. A lack of accessible mental health services can prevent veterans in need from receiving vital care. Furthermore, for patients at risk of suicide continuity of care, including consistent follow-ups with trusted health care providers is critical. Any threat to losing that continuity of care poses a significant danger, it is well known to be a key component of successful strategies to prevent suicide. Veterans health care provided by the VA removes barriers to care associated with insurance accessibility and affordability, and in many cases has been offered with telehealth options. However, any health services required outside of the VA falls on the service members to cover. If the VA's behavioral health services are disrupted in a way that jeopardizes telehealth for rural veterans, it not only creates a crisis in continuity of care but also establishes a significant barrier to access for many low-income veterans. For more information on the Idaho Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, go to For veterans who are unable to access mental health services through the VA, safety net options such as the Idaho free and charitable clinics are crucial. These clinics are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for continued care and support for our nation's heroes. In the meantime, they can provide health care to any Idahoan without health insurance including our former service members. To ensure the wellbeing of our nation's heroes, we must advocate for health care and behavioral health care as a basic human need, and work to improve and protect access to these services. Veterans and service members deserve the support and care necessary to thrive, both during and after their service. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
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21-05-2025
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Memorial Day events in RI: Parades, Boots on the Ground for Heroes and more
It's the gateway to summer and the fashion maven's first chance to wear white shoes, but Memorial Day weekend is first and foremost a solemn recognition of the men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedom of all Americans. Pay your respects by bringing the family to one of the many parades and wreath-laying ceremonies across the state. And then try some of our other suggestions to get into the summertime spirit. Barrington ( Monday, May 26. The day starts with a wreath-laying at Barrington High School at 9 a.m., followed by a parade from the school to Town Hall, where there will be a formal ceremony at 11 a.m. with bagpipers, speeches and another wreath-laying. Charlestown ( Sunday, May 25. At 1 p.m., the parade steps off on Old Post Road at Ridgewood Drive, winding along Route 1A and Route 1 to Narrow Lane. There are observances during the parade at Cross' Mills Baptist Church and Cold Brook; another follows at Charlestown Naval Airfield Memorial at Ninigret Park. East Greenwich ( Monday, May 26. Starting at 10 a.m., the parade steps off at Academy Field and winds through the Hill and Harbor District via Mawney Street to First Avenue for a wreath-laying ceremony at the World War II Memorial on Cliff Street. Closing ceremonies and a fly-over by the 143rd Airlift Wing follow at Town Hall. East Providence, Monday, May 26. The annual parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Old Oldham School on Bullocks Point Avenue and proceeds to American Legion Post 10 on Willett Avenue. Exeter ( Sunday, May 25. The town celebrates its 50th annual Memorial Day Parade this year along Route 102, winding from Sunderland Road to the Exeter Public Library. It steps off at 1 p.m., followed by a ceremony honoring veterans and family fun at the library. Lincoln ( Monday, May 26. Stepping off from Keefe Funeral Home at 11 a.m., the parade moves down Smithfield Avenue to Chase Farm, where there will be a celebration with food trucks and live music. North Providence ( Monday, May 26. The annual event steps off at 1 p.m. from North Providence High School on Mineral Spring Avenue, turning onto Douglas Avenue and ending at Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park with a closing ceremony, wreath-laying and food. South Kingstown ( Monday, May 26. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. at Holley and Main streets in Wakefield and concludes at the Saugatucket Park Veterans Monument at 101 High St. There, a ceremony will include musical performances, an honor guard gun salute and a wreath-laying. Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery will host its annual grave-flagging ceremony on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The effort encourages volunteers and visitors to 'take the flags and go to any section to place the flags at the top of each headstone.' On Monday, May 26, the cemetery will host the annual service to veterans beginning at 1 p.m. Gov. Dan McKee and other dignitaries are expected to attend. Rogers High School senior Grace Rochelle will serve as the keynote speaker, delivering her first-place essay in the VFW Voice of Democracy contest. Boots on the Ground for Heroes ( Fort Adams State Park, Newport. This patriotic display of more than 7,000 boots and flags will be open for remembrance and to honor post-9/11 fallen U.S. service members. Each boot bears the service member's name, photo and biographical information. The event, sponsored by Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, is free and open to the public May 23, 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and May 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival ( May 24 to 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pawtuxet Park, Narragansett Parkway, Warwick. Stroll the blocked-off streets around Pawtuxet Park and browse the handcrafted wares of more than 100 fine artisans while enjoying live music, games and fair food. The event is family-friendly and free. Newport Vineyards ( 909 East Main Road, Middletown, celebrates Memorial Day weekend and kicks off its 30th anniversary summer by opening its Tank Patio. On Friday, May 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the area will overflow with live music, free axe throwing on Friday, cupcake pairings on Saturday and the chance to enjoy beer and wine tastings, sangria slushies and treats from the new charcuterie cart or the patio menu. Rogue Island Comedy Festival ( runs from May 22 to 25 in locations around Newport. This year's lineup includes Natasha Legerro, Ian Lara, Geoffrey Asmus and more. Ticket prices vary. Roger Williams Park Zoo ( 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. Enjoy Breakfast with the Elephants before the zoo opens on Saturday, May 24, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. After a hot meal al fresco, you can join zookeepers to learn about training, feeding and caring for the zoo's herd of African elephants. You'll even help prepare the yard for the day and perhaps watch as an elephant creates a piece of custom art. Later the same day, regular zoo admission allows you to take part in Penguin Palooza (rain date is May 25) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The new penguin habitat will be ceremoniously opened with penguin-themed activities and treats. Rhode Island Football Club ( hosts the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. at its Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket. It's Military Appreciation Day and tickets start at $27. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: 2025 Memorial Day events in RI: Parades, Boots on the Ground and more
