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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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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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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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These are the states and jobs where veterans make the most money
These are the careers and states where veterans stand to make more than their civilian counterparts.
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Microsoft wants to help more veterans get tech jobs
The largest software company in the world launched a toolkit on Veterans Day with resources and tips for veterans looking to transition into civilian tech careers during the pandemic.
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Veterans organization launches service projects in Houston’s hurricane-damaged neighborhoods
Some 200 veterans and community partners recently participated in Operation Bayou City Blitz, a volunteer initiative organized by veteran nonprofit The Mission Continues.
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After public outcry, annual wreath laying allowed at Arlington National Cemetery
While the event at Arlington National Cemetery — and other cemeteries across the country — will look different, Wreaths Across America "will meet the challenge."
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How you can help the 100-year-old ‘Berlin Candy Bomber’ receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
A group of veterans are rallying support for a campaign urging the White House to bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom on the "Berlin Candy Bomber."
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