Boy Scouts banned from planting American flags on veterans' graves for Memorial Day due to coronavirus
A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are persisting calls to bring it back.
A longtime Memorial Day weekend tradition to honor veterans is now canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are persisting calls to bring it back.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Trump joins World War II veterans at V-E Day ceremony
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’: U.S. Space Force releases recruitment video
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
WWII vet who raised millions amid coronavirus pandemic receives heartwarming 100th birthday celebration
Thousands of cards flooded in for Capt. Tom Moore, who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30 and raised some 30 million pounds for England’s health system.
Thousands of cards flooded in for Capt. Tom Moore, who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 30 and raised some 30 million pounds for England’s health system.
Navy to widen USS Roosevelt probe, delaying decision on commander
The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.
The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.
Thunderbirds, Blue Angels perform flyover in honor of frontline workers above Philadelphia, Trenton
The Thunderbirds performed air demonstrations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark, NJ and New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
The Thunderbirds performed air demonstrations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark, NJ and New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers
In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers"
In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers"
Soldier sings ‘Sound of Music’ classic with children over video call
One U.S. soldier channeled her inner Julie Andrews in this uplifting performance of the musical and cinematic classic.
One U.S. soldier channeled her inner Julie Andrews in this uplifting performance of the musical and cinematic classic.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
World War II vet celebrates 100th birthday with family through nursing home window
The road to 100 has been full of memorable moments for Jim Frick, but on Sunday he celebrated a birthday unlike any during his century on earth.
The road to 100 has been full of memorable moments for Jim Frick, but on Sunday he celebrated a birthday unlike any during his century on earth.
Pat's Run racing on virtually during pandemic
Canceling Saturday's race didn't seem like the right option. Pat's Run came together not long after the death of Tillman, the former NFL player turned soldier who was killed by friendly fire in 2004.
Canceling Saturday's race didn't seem like the right option. Pat's Run came together not long after the death of Tillman, the former NFL player turned soldier who was killed by friendly fire in 2004.
Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew
The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.
The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.
Teenager charged with shoving Marine vet in front of train, killing him
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
An 18-year-old man is accused of shoving Marine veteran Mamadou Balde in front of a CTA train and killing him.
Coronavirus crisis halts birthday party for L.A. man turning 105; cards sought
The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Thank you’: US Navy band stationed in Italy pays tribute to host country amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.