'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknowns for those who made ultimate sacrifice
Tomb guards maintain a constant vigil day and night, in rain, sleet and snow, to ensure the Unknowns will forever rest with dignity and honor.
Tomb guards maintain a constant vigil day and night, in rain, sleet and snow, to ensure the Unknowns will forever rest with dignity and honor.
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.
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.
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.
Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen help raise money for veterans
Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen hit the stage together to help raise over $5.7 million at this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.
Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen hit the stage together to help raise over $5.7 million at this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.
Texas police ask public for help after veteran's service dog stolen
Police in Texas are asking for the public's help after a local veteran's service dog was stolen last month.
Police in Texas are asking for the public's help after a local veteran's service dog was stolen last month.
Rudy Boesch, early fan favorite on 'Survivor,' dies at 91
Rudy Boesch, a retired tough-as-nails Navy SEAL and fan favorite on the inaugural season of "Survivor," has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 91.
Rudy Boesch, a retired tough-as-nails Navy SEAL and fan favorite on the inaugural season of "Survivor," has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 91.
Military dad dresses up as mascot to surprise daughter on senior night
Lt. Col. Herbert Lorfils is on a year-long deployment to the Middle East but made a quick trip home to surprise his cheerleader daughter at the last home football game of the season.
Lt. Col. Herbert Lorfils is on a year-long deployment to the Middle East but made a quick trip home to surprise his cheerleader daughter at the last home football game of the season.
Military working dogs remembered at memorial service at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst
They dedicated their lives to protect and serve. Two heroic military working dogs were honored Friday for their lifelong commitment and service.
They dedicated their lives to protect and serve. Two heroic military working dogs were honored Friday for their lifelong commitment and service.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Equine-assisted therapy helps veterans transition to life after combat
A Chester County nonprofit organization is helping veterans transition to life after combat with help from some unlikely four-legged creatures.
A Chester County nonprofit organization is helping veterans transition to life after combat with help from some unlikely four-legged creatures.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Remains of Philadelphia soldier who died in WWII battle identified
The government says the remains of a soldier who died in a Pacific island battle during World War II have been identified as a 23-year-old Philadelphia man.
The government says the remains of a soldier who died in a Pacific island battle during World War II have been identified as a 23-year-old Philadelphia man.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot while searching for Army deserter
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos , cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.
Colorado school shooting hero now officially a Marine
A Colorado teen who helped stop a school shooting in May has graduated from Marine Corps boot camp, where he is said to have further distinguished himself as his platoon's honor man.
A Colorado teen who helped stop a school shooting in May has graduated from Marine Corps boot camp, where he is said to have further distinguished himself as his platoon's honor man.
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.
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.
‘We’ve been blessed’: Retired Air Force veteran wins $4M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
Restored Vietnam-era military tank selling for $85K on Facebook
If you’re a fan of military vehicles, one Georgia collector is selling a restored Vietnam-era tank for $85,000 on Facebook.
If you’re a fan of military vehicles, one Georgia collector is selling a restored Vietnam-era tank for $85,000 on Facebook.