2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Friends and family pay their respects to WWI veteran
A memorial service was held Monday to honor Sgt. Thomas Fearn, a soldier who was killed in action in WWI. His body laid in an unmarked grave until his relatives were able to locate the grave this year and place a marker.
A memorial service was held Monday to honor Sgt. Thomas Fearn, a soldier who was killed in action in WWI. His body laid in an unmarked grave until his relatives were able to locate the grave this year and place a marker.
Navy sailor dies after fall aboard carrier USS Nimitz near San Diego
Military officials say a Navy sailor died after a fall aboard an aircraft carrier at Naval Station North Island in Coronado, California.
Military officials say a Navy sailor died after a fall aboard an aircraft carrier at Naval Station North Island in Coronado, California.
'Emotional': Hundreds honor Vietnam veterans decades after war's end in Pottstown
For many Americans, everyday is Veterans Day but it hasn’t always been that way. Many who served during the Vietnam War period never received any support upon their return to U.S. soil following the war.
For many Americans, everyday is Veterans Day but it hasn’t always been that way. Many who served during the Vietnam War period never received any support upon their return to U.S. soil following the war.
Air Force Sergeant saves choking baby while flying to award ceremony
A member of the United States Air Force is being praised for saving the life of a choking baby while flying back to the United States. Amazingly, he was traveling at the time to attend an event that would award him for his other heroic actions.
A member of the United States Air Force is being praised for saving the life of a choking baby while flying back to the United States. Amazingly, he was traveling at the time to attend an event that would award him for his other heroic actions.
Military sees frustrating trend as suicide rate rises
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
Purple Heart recipient dies saving 3-year-old granddaughter from house explosion
Don Osteen, 69, died from his injuries after sacrificing his own life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter from a home explosion in Oklahoma.
Don Osteen, 69, died from his injuries after sacrificing his own life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter from a home explosion in Oklahoma.
96-year-old World War II veteran impresses with harmonica skills
It might be hard finding World War II veteran Roland Scarinci in one place because he’s a bit of a celebrity with his harmonica skills.
It might be hard finding World War II veteran Roland Scarinci in one place because he’s a bit of a celebrity with his harmonica skills.
World War II veteran asks for 100 cards to celebrate his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran from Texas will soon celebrate his 100th birthday and is hoping to mark the momentous occasion with help from people around the world.
A World War II veteran from Texas will soon celebrate his 100th birthday and is hoping to mark the momentous occasion with help from people around the world.
Funeral home invites general public to attend veteran’s service who has no family left
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.
US Army identifies Green Beret killed in Afghanistan
A 41-year-old Green Beret who was on his fourth combat deployment has been killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan.
A 41-year-old Green Beret who was on his fourth combat deployment has been killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan.
Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack laid to rest in Gloucester County
A sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor that launched the United States into World War II has been laid to rest in his New Jersey hometown.
A sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor that launched the United States into World War II has been laid to rest in his New Jersey hometown.
Bensalem barber cuts hair for first responders and veterans
An 88-year-old man has been cutting the hair of first responders and veterans for decades at his Bensalem barbershop.
An 88-year-old man has been cutting the hair of first responders and veterans for decades at his Bensalem barbershop.
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart to headline veterans' fundraiser
Two New Jersey icons - Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart - will once again headline this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.
Two New Jersey icons - Bruce Springsteen and Jon Stewart - will once again headline this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.
Making history: 2 women are the first sisters to become US Army generals
For the first time in the US Army's 244 year history, two sisters have attained the rank of general.
For the first time in the US Army's 244 year history, two sisters have attained the rank of general.
Pentagon approves $3.6B in funds from military projects to build 175 miles of Trump's border wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Dozens attend funeral for veterans with no known family
They're true American heroes. People who served our country with honor and should never be forgotten. Sadly, many veterans have no one to handle their funerals, so a group of Good Samaritans decided no one should be alone in life or in death. They made sure these vets got the honor they deserved.
They're true American heroes. People who served our country with honor and should never be forgotten. Sadly, many veterans have no one to handle their funerals, so a group of Good Samaritans decided no one should be alone in life or in death. They made sure these vets got the honor they deserved.
‘Team Patriot’ bands together wounded vets to serve others through disaster relief: ‘It’s a new life for me’
(FOX NEWS) -- Wounded veterans who received help and healing wanted to serve again -- and that's how "Team Patriot," a new initiative of Samaritan's Purse, got started.
(FOX NEWS) -- Wounded veterans who received help and healing wanted to serve again -- and that's how "Team Patriot," a new initiative of Samaritan's Purse, got started.
Retired US Army veteran and wife fight to keep adopted daughter from deportation
A retired U.S. Army veteran and his wife are fighting to stop the deportation of their adopted daughter after he missed the deadline to make her a naturalized U.S. citizen while he was deployed in Afghanistan.
A retired U.S. Army veteran and his wife are fighting to stop the deportation of their adopted daughter after he missed the deadline to make her a naturalized U.S. citizen while he was deployed in Afghanistan.
2 men must hand write names of over 6K Americans killed in war for lying about being in military
A judge in Montana ordered two men who lied about being in the military to fulfill a unique set of requirements before they could be eligible for parole, including writing the names of more than 6,000 Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A judge in Montana ordered two men who lied about being in the military to fulfill a unique set of requirements before they could be eligible for parole, including writing the names of more than 6,000 Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.