Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs

This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD. 

Hundreds line streets as Hogansville pays respect to fallen Korean War soldier

Hundreds of people in Hogansville lined the streets for a long and overdue homecoming for a Korean War veteran killed in action 69 years ago this month.  The remains of Sergeant Billy Joe Maxwell arrived in his hometown Thursday afternoon, ending a long and painful time for his family.  

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

‘Filled with solemn pride’: How the end of the ‘war to end all wars’ brought about Veterans Day

Veterans Day is known as an occasion to take pause and reflect on the immense sacrifices that veterans have made to protect our freedoms, but the date of the federal holiday, Nov. 11, holds an additional significance.

‘Part of the family’: Boss pays off mechanic’s mortgage, allowing the Vietnam veteran to retire

It was a bittersweet moment for the owner of an auto-body restoration shop in Texas who decided to let one of his most loyal and trusted employees retire early after paying off his $5,000 mortgage. 

Gov. Kemp signs Veterans Day proclamation

Lawmakers held a Veterans Day proclamation ceremony Tuesday at the State Capitol.

Family says suspect in acid attack is veteran, suffered PTSD

Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, “Why did you come here and invade my country?”

Public's help sought to find service dog stolen from North Texas veteran

Arlington police are asking for the public’s help to find a service dog that was stolen from a local veteran who served two years in Iraq.

Atlanta 94-year-old WWll bomber pilot awarded France’s highest honor

A special honor for a 94-year old World War ll veteran from Peachtree City, Georgia. The French government awarded Al Lubinsky their highest national honor for his service as a bomber pilot.  

Soldier who amputated leg to save tank crew: 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me'

"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."

Community salutes retired Master Sergeant Mark Allen

Hundreds of people lined the funeral procession route for retired Master Sergeant Mark Allen, who passed away last weekend.

Funeral held for Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen

Loved ones gathered Friday inside a Gwinnett County church to honor a fallen Georgia soldier known as a "true American hero." 

Wounded Warriors go scuba diving

Once a year Operation Outdoor Freedom takes a group of wounded vets lobster diving. For these wounded warriors it gives them a chance to bond with their fellow vets and helps them cope with life after the military.

Florida veteran who was buried with honors had kin after all

More than 2,000 people packed into Patriots Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Each person came to say ‘goodbye’ and salute Edward Pearson. It was reported that the Naples, Florida resident had no immediate family, but it turns out, he had two sons.