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Massachusetts leaders mark Veterans Day, unveil $47M defense investment and VA legacy trail
Summary
State leaders honored veterans at the Massachusetts State House on Veterans Day, announced a $47 million 'Shield' defense-sector investment, launched the MA250 Veterans Legacy Trail cataloging more than 1,200 memorials, and presented awards to veterans and nonprofits working to end veteran homelessness.
Deputy Secretary Andrea Gail Bennett opened the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Veterans Day ceremony at the State House and called attendees to honor service members and their families.
Secretary of Veterans Services John Santiago highlighted department accomplishments in recent years, including advances in veterans homes and the passage of the HEROIC veterans legislation, and said the Commonwealth is “investing in veteran services more than we ever have before.”
Governor Maura Healey announced a new state initiative to strengthen the defense sector, saying, “We re investing $47,000,000 in…
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