Local veterans connect through golf programs
Across the country, veterans are using golf as a way to not only maintain physical and mental activity but also to connect to other veterans.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
White House: Trump COVID-19 exposure 'unknowable question,' Gold Star families event not suspected
President Donald Trump said he “figured there would be a chance” he’d become infected with COVID-19 and discussed an indoor reception for Gold Star families as an example of possible exposure. A spokesman for the White House said Friday that the source of the coronavirus that has spread among the Trump administration was an “unknowable question.”
Vets complain VA Hospital wrongly blaming pandemic for poor customer service
Veterans have long complained about customer service at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. And that was before COVID-19 hit.
Florida restaurant told veterans their service dogs can stay but they must leave, woman claims
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
Georgia veteran: 'This is the legacy that I want to leave behind'
An Army veteran says paintball helped him deal with life after military service -- and now he's sharing that unique form of therapy with others.
Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday in North Carolina
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
World War II veteran's wish granted: casket to be painted like pack of Juicy Fruit
An ailing World War II veteran is having his casket painted to resemble a pack of Juicy Fruit – the gum he’s happily handed out to people in his Virginia community for decades.
Veteran Affairs secretary visits Atlanta VA hospital, pleased with improvements
The Veteran Affairs Secretary said he is pleased with improvements made at the VA hospital in Decatur.
Veterans passing through Georgia on a 2,000 mile journey to talk about PTSD
Veterans walking 2000 miles to talk about PTSD. They're talking to veterans groups and first responders.
Floyd Welch, one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99
Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.
WWII veteran on quest to meet governor of each state stops in Georgia
One of the nation's oldest World War II veterans wants people to remember the sacrifices our brave men and women have made for our country.
Double-amputee veteran skydives above Sturgis rally with giant US flag, Trump 2020 parachute
"You know it is so exhilarating to be an inspiration to a lot of them,” he said. “Some are looking for hope. Hope for despondent, courage to the timid, and strength to the weak.”
Family says retired Naval officer was helping stranger who then randomly stabbed him
An 80-year-old grandfather in Palo Alto was in critical condition after being attacked by a stranger that he tried to help, his family says.
100-year-old Marine Corps veteran survives COVID-19 in Central Florida
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19