100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
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.
Public invited to honor homeless Florida veteran who died without any known family
Meade Jr. served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and was honorably discharged.
WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'
A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.
Arlington National Cemetery stepping up security after Iranian general assassination
Citing “current conditions,” Arlington National Cemetery announced that it will be increasing security.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight
Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.
98-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls attack: 'We were just doing our jobs'
Saturday is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor in which nearly 2,500 Americans were killed. Now, 78 years later, a Bay Area man is one of the few survivors who remembers December 7, 1941.
Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
'I would love to send these men home': Man hopes to find families of Navy sailors in photos
"If anyone knows these men, or the families they belong to, I would love to send these men home."
Navy vet, 51, found in Texas apartment, presumed dead for three years, medical examiner says
A Navy veteran living in Texas was found dead in his apartment last week after vanishing about three years ago, and the medical examiner’s office is now saying he’s been dead the whole time.
2 Men walk 500 miles on a mission to raise awareness and end veteran suicide
Walking 500 miles and raising awareness about suicide rates among veterans. Two men walked through Bensalem, Bucks County for the good cause.
Men on a mission raising awareness about veteran suicide rates
Joyce Evans spoke with two men walking 500 miles to end veteran suicides
Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'
An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.
Hilton promises to hire thousands of more vets in roles across the hotel company
Hilton has reportedly hired 30,000 veterans, military spouses and caregivers during the last six years, the company announced Tuesday.
Georgia Vietnam Vet faces new battle: Prostate cancer linked to Agent Orange
James Bamberg served in Vietnam 48 years ago. Today, the East Point, Georgia veteran is facing a new battle. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and type 1 diabetes, two conditions the Veterans Administration has linked to the Agent Orange, an herbicide mixture widely used during the Vietnam War.
WWII Veteran Albert Booth celebrates 100th birthday
Albert Booth turned 100 back on Oct. 30, and he and his family recently celebrated at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Warminster.
Veterans Day 2019: Local ceremonies to honor those who served
This Veterans Day, communities across the region are paying tribute to those who have served.
D-Day hero surprised by friends, family with party on 95th birthday
Hubert Miller was 19 when he stormed the beaches of Normandy to help liberate German-occupied France along with thousands of other Allied soldiers.