<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Independent journalism publication documenting veteran life, leadership, and legacy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ledger™ is an independent journalism and media platform dedicated to documenting the lives, leadership, and lasting impact of veterans after military service. Through long-form storytelling, investigative reporting, podcasts, events, and historical preservation, The Ledger captures the stories behind the service—the businesses built, communities strengthened, innovations created, families supported, and legacies forged long after the uniform comes off.

More than a publication, The Ledger serves as a living archive of veteran life and leadership, preserving stories that might otherwise be lost to time. By combining credible journalism with meaningful storytelling, The Ledger provides readers, researchers, policymakers, families, and future generations with a deeper understanding of how veterans continue shaping America and the world. Its mission is simple: tell the stories that deserve to be remembered and preserve the record for generations to come.]]></description><link>https://ali8408.wixstudio.com/ledger/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:35:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ledgermilitarynews.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[VA Tennessee Valley to host special events in honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHAT: In observance of Women Veterans Recognition Day, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) will host three events Friday, June 12 at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center and Chattanooga VA Clinic. The events are free and designed to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of women Veterans. The resource fair, hosted by the TVHS Women Veterans Program, will feature opening remarks from TVHS leadership and offer a range of offerings dedicated exclusively to women’s health...]]></description><link>https://www.ledgermilitarynews.com/post/va-tennessee-valley-to-host-special-events-in-honor-of-women-veterans-recognition-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42aae93c06bdad5426d870</guid><category><![CDATA[VA Facilities & Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[VA Tennessee Valley]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1de7_a784e705043a47b4927e7229eacca034~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Camille D. Ford | Founder &amp; Editor-in-Chief</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legends of Tennessee Valley: How I-CARE Becomes Action at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Robinson loses sleep over missed phone calls. As Patient Advocate at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, he fields hundreds of calls from veterans who are frustrated, angry, lost in a system that’s supposed to serve them. When he tells someone he’ll call them back by the end of the day and doesn’t make it, it eats at him. The next morning, the first thing he does is call them back and apologize. Most veterans tell him: John, I know I’m not the only one you’re dealing with. “And that...]]></description><link>https://www.ledgermilitarynews.com/post/the-legends-of-tennessee-valley-how-i-care-becomes-action-at-va-tennessee-valley-healthcare-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42a86e45fef714ad46a625</guid><category><![CDATA[VA Facilities & Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[VA Tennessee Valley]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:23:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d1de7_aa844da217af4f9b8138718fcbf164e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_737,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Camille D. Ford | Founder &amp; Editor-in-Chief</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Here. Still Building. Even on the Hard Days.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This publication has never been about me. What follows is. THE EXPECTATION I thought the work would be enough. I thought when the pitches went out, people would respond. That’s not arrogance. That’s the logic of good work. You build something real, you send it to the right people, and the right people recognize it. That’s how it’s supposed to go. I’ve put months of my life into these stories. Stories where we’ve cried in the interview and there was no need to apologize for it. Stories ranking...]]></description><link>https://www.ledgermilitarynews.com/post/still-here-still-building-even-on-the-harddays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a42a0b445fef714ad469503</guid><category><![CDATA[Editors Diary]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:05:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4f2fae22e44242ed99cda3858123619b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Camille D. Ford | Founder &amp; Editor-in-Chief</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>