Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet

A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.

43 WWII veterans, including 99-year-old, depart from Atlanta airport for France

Passengers in the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport lined the concourse last week for a special send off for 43 World War II veterans.

D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans

World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.

Family of Army veteran killed in Atlanta shooting calls for justice

The family of a murdered veteran calls for justice. Korri Jackson was gunned down on April 20 in his own car along Main Street in northwest Atlanta.

Less than half of veterans receive mental health care they need, VA says

The mental health of veterans is a concern for healthcare providers and non-profits across the country. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), less than half of returning veterans in need receive mental health care. That need is something veteran support organizations say that's only going to continue to rise

One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102

Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.

Everyday Heroes: Middle school students honor WWII veteran

He proudly served in the Navy in World War II and last week these students went all out to express their gratitude in honor of Veterans Day.

'You make America stronger': Harris says in Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony

Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden holds listening session with Fort Benning military families

First lady Dr. Jill Biden got an up-close look at Fort Benning's military training field and spoke with service members in basic training as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative.

First lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Fort Benning for 'Joining Forces' initiative

The two-day visit is part of her joining forces initiative to support military families, which includes families of service members and veterans, caregivers and survivors.