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.
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.
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.”
"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.
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
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19
105-year-old WWII veteran celebrates milestone birthday with drive-by salute
The retired major is believed to be the oldest living Marine.
The retired major is believed to be the oldest living Marine.
California veterans home worker dies of COVID-19, says goodbye on FaceTime
Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years. Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.
Gwendolyn Robinson,62, worked at the retirement facility for 12 years. Her husband, also infected, is hospitalized in intensive care.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
Sons sue over medicine mix-up that killed Navy vet in sheriff's custody
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
VA employee sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating $19M health care corruption scheme
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Prince was also ordered to pay nearly $20 million in restitution to the Veteran’s Health Administration.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Prince was also ordered to pay nearly $20 million in restitution to the Veteran’s Health Administration.
Pandemic makes for a lonely D-Day observance in Normandy
Compared to last year, when many tens of thousands came to the northern French beaches of Normandy to cheer the dwindling number of veterans and celebrate three-quarters of a century of liberation from Nazi oppression, the coronavirus lockdown turned this year’s remembrance into one of the eeriest ever.
Compared to last year, when many tens of thousands came to the northern French beaches of Normandy to cheer the dwindling number of veterans and celebrate three-quarters of a century of liberation from Nazi oppression, the coronavirus lockdown turned this year’s remembrance into one of the eeriest ever.
Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100
Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.
Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.
Funerals with full military honors on hold at Georgia National Cemetery due to COVID-19
Funerals with full military honors have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funerals with full military honors have been put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman jogging at Little Elm park used military background to fight off attacker
A woman attacked while on a jog last week in Little Elm is describing the crime and how she was able to escape the man who pretended to be exercising, too.
A woman attacked while on a jog last week in Little Elm is describing the crime and how she was able to escape the man who pretended to be exercising, too.
Maryland couple slain at Delaware veterans cemetery visited son’s grave almost daily, surviving son says
Back in November, Paul and Lidia Marino celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. That they could die in such a seemingly senseless way was a shock, son Ray said.
Back in November, Paul and Lidia Marino celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. That they could die in such a seemingly senseless way was a shock, son Ray said.
These 6 famous women got their start serving in the Armed Forces
Long before we knew them as actresses and prominent public figures, these six women got their start by serving in the Armed Forces.
Long before we knew them as actresses and prominent public figures, these six women got their start by serving in the Armed Forces.
Highlands County man, a Purple Heart recipient, celebrates 90th birthday
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.