United States Veterans

A report from the Missouri Rural Health Association finds rural veterans face major barriers to health care driven by isolation, provider shortages, and long travel distances. Advocates say this calls for targeted investments in rural health infrastructure and better coordination between the Department of Veterans' Affairs health system and community providers.

The first 'March to the River' Memorial Day event was held on May 25, 2019, beginning with a mission to 'provide an active way to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders, and their families'.

For the first time since 2020, the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport hosted an 'Honor Flight' for veterans across the region, on Thurs. March 27, 2025. The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of independent hubs working together to achieve the Honor Flight mission.