veterans

Albany is doing some good for men and women who have served our country.  The Times Union has reported that Albany is waiving the fee for the civil service exam for veterans who were honorably discharged.  It looks like this only pertains to jobs applied for within the city of Albany, but it's a step in the right direction...

As of this weekend, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been added to the list of approved diagnoses for medical marijuana in New York State.

This Saturday take advantage of the beautiful weather and join Q103 in supporting Veterans in the Capital Region at the Capital Misfits Ride to benefit the Veterans Miracle Center!

We talked with legendary guitarist Joe Walsh about his new VetsAid foundation and the first annual benefit concert he's putting on this September.

It's dumb senseless acts like this that really boggle the mind. I mean why? What do you get out of disrespecting a memorial of someone who may have gave the ultimate sacrifice for your freedoms?

According to an article posted by News 10 ABC, an army veteran who served almost 20 years and toured in Iraq is currently on hospice care in his home.   One of the things veteran Lee Hernandez asked for- a text or call.   Apparently, over a few hour time period, he had given his phone to his wife and was hoping to receive some calls and unfortunately no one did...

It's Veterans Day, and I am always conflicted about how to go about celebrating, so I consulted the History Channel on YouTube for answers. Informative, but I am still conflicted, because the way I like to celebrate holidays, is by watching a holiday appropriate themed movie...

A Wilmington, N.C., woman who is a military veteran parked her car in a spot designated for veterans only at a local grocery store. When Mary Claire Caine came out after her grocery shopping last week, she was greeted with a note plastered to her window that scorned her for parking in a spot clearly marked for veterans only, WECT-TV reported.

So, chalk this one up as one of the biggest public relations blunder ever.

Memorial Day, we honor those who have served or currently serving our country.  Hooters of Albany is honoring all veterans or active duty military with 10 of their world famous wings for free on Memorial Day only.  Personnel must show proof with a military id.  The offer is good for boneless or traditional wings with the purchase of a drink and is only good for dine in.