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A 99-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his medals
Soldier served in Allied invasion of Italy.
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These forgotten soldiers might have been the first Black troops to wear Union blue in combat
Advocates want the unit better recognized for its historic achievements.
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Army’s 1st Black Ranger instructor remembered for fighting crime in Columbus, Georgia
Milton “Davey” Lockett Jr. was inducted into the Rangers’ Hall of Fame in 2001. After he died in 2018, the Columbus Police Department named its community room for him.
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WWII veteran wants to be buried in Navy uniform, so she made one
A Florida seamstress made a 96-year-old World War II veteran a new Navy uniform to fulfill his request that he be buried in it when the time arrived.
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Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell
Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the Coast Guard during and after World War II, where he was credited with saving the lives of two shipmates in separate incidents.
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Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers: Talent through diversity, equity and inclusion
The success of officers from ROTC programs at Historical Black Colleges and Universities was based on the realization of the value diversity brings to the U.S. military, says the author of this commentary.
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Nominate now for the 2021 Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards
Winning this award can make a big difference in a service member's career. Here's how to send us a nomination now!
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Marine Vietnam veteran buried months after dying in nursing home
“This poor guy was brought out here from Chicago and put in a nursing home down the street — no friends, no family, nobody."
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Chinese Americans who served in WWII honored by Congress
For their service to the nation during the war, Chinese-American veterans were honored at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony Wednesday.
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Plan for free national park access for wounded vets signed into law
The Wounded Veterans Recreation Act gives free lifetime entry to national parks to veterans who suffered or aggravated disabilities while serving in the military.
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Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSD
Remote work options, which have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, could benefit veterans with complex medical needs or PTSD.
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Veterans’ business ‘incubator’ among 2020 Newman’s Own award winners
From mentoring new military spouses to putting veterans into tiny houses and providing refurbished cars, these organizations are making a difference in the military community.
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Veterans share Thanksgiving deployment stories
Many service members are deployed during Thanksgiving. Here are their stories.
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100-year-old WWII veteran survived POW camps and forced march
It wasn’t until three years ago that Bob Teichgraeber talked openly about his experience as a prisoner of war.
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Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic
Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.
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