California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order

A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.

Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers

President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.

Colorado Air Force veteran's funeral draws hundreds of strangers in snowstorm

Clyde Baldwin served in the Air Force for 20 years from 1950 to 1970 -- a period that included the Korean and Vietnam wars, according to reports. He was 91.

Brain injuries in Iraq draw attention to invisible war wounds

Unlike physical wounds, such as burns or the loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries aren't obvious and can take time to diagnose. The full impact — physically and psychologically — may not be evident for some time, as studies have shown links between TBI and mental health problems.

Hundreds attend funeral for Illinois veteran who had no known family

The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.

Strangers plan memorial ride, funeral services for WWII vet without family

When Anthony Brown heard that nobody was claiming the body of 93-year-old Houston Howell Jr., he decided to get results for a man who gave so much to his country. 

Treasure Island man ticketed for displaying sign thanking veterans

A man is suing the city of Treasure Island, claiming they violated his rights when they refused to allow him to display a sign on his boat during the Veterans Day boat parade.

Green Beret's cancer battle changes medical malpractice law for members of the military

Men and women who serve our country are suffering, and some have died due to serious errors in military health care. For years, they could not seek any compensation or remedy from our government. But the story of Richard Stayskal, and his efforts in Washington, drove change.