Queen, world leaders honor veterans on D-Day anniversary
World leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. But the stars of the show were the elderly veterans of that campaign who said they were surprised by all the attention: They were just doing their jobs.
World leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. But the stars of the show were the elderly veterans of that campaign who said they were surprised by all the attention: They were just doing their jobs.
D-Day: Widow of African-American soldier who served in only all-black combat unit fights for his Medal of Honor
An African-American veteran who served in the only all-black combat unit on D-Day received a nomination for the Medal of Honor but never received it. His widow has been fighting for him to receive the top honor.
An African-American veteran who served in the only all-black combat unit on D-Day received a nomination for the Medal of Honor but never received it. His widow has been fighting for him to receive the top honor.
Navajo Code Talker William Tully Brown has passed away, aged 96
The Navajo Nation has announced that World War II-era Navajo Code Talker William Tully Brown has died at age 96.
The Navajo Nation has announced that World War II-era Navajo Code Talker William Tully Brown has died at age 96.
World War II vet, 101, commissions grandson during Air Force Academy graduation
World War II veteran Walter Kloc, 101, traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., from Amherst, N.Y. to commission his grandson, Joseph, during the Air Force Academy's graduation exercises last week.
World War II veteran Walter Kloc, 101, traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., from Amherst, N.Y. to commission his grandson, Joseph, during the Air Force Academy's graduation exercises last week.
Trump: New AF officers are 'rock-ribbed American patriots'
President Donald Trump told newly minted Air Force officers on Thursday that "to dominate the future, America must rule the skies."
President Donald Trump told newly minted Air Force officers on Thursday that "to dominate the future, America must rule the skies."
US Navy reviewing wearing of Trump patches aboard ship
The U.S. Navy said it is reviewing whether service members violated regulations for wearing patches that are similar to President Donald Trump's campaign slogan when he visited a U.S. ship in Japan.
The U.S. Navy said it is reviewing whether service members violated regulations for wearing patches that are similar to President Donald Trump's campaign slogan when he visited a U.S. ship in Japan.
WWII veteran, 97, still works at New Jersey grocery store
A 97-year-old World War II veteran is still going strong, working two shifts a week at a New Jersey grocery store.
A 97-year-old World War II veteran is still going strong, working two shifts a week at a New Jersey grocery store.
Deceased Army sergeant's sons photographed talking to their father at his grave
The young sons of a deceased Army sergeant still hold their father’s memory close – and that sense of closeness was captured recently in a photo of the boys talking to their father at his gravesite.
The young sons of a deceased Army sergeant still hold their father’s memory close – and that sense of closeness was captured recently in a photo of the boys talking to their father at his gravesite.
Local Memorial Day observances honor the fallen
This Memorial Day, communities across the region are paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.
This Memorial Day, communities across the region are paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country.
Trump says US to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East
The U.S. will bolster its military presence in the Middle East with an additional 1,500 troops, President Donald Trump said Friday amid heightened tensions with Iran.
The U.S. will bolster its military presence in the Middle East with an additional 1,500 troops, President Donald Trump said Friday amid heightened tensions with Iran.
WWII veteran, 99, receives degree from university decades after leaving school to serve
A 99-year-old veteran finally received the college degree that he put on hold more than 70 years ago in order to serve his country in World War II.
A 99-year-old veteran finally received the college degree that he put on hold more than 70 years ago in order to serve his country in World War II.
Veterans with disabilities can get free Lifetime Access Pass for National Parks
Veterans with disabilities can get a Lifetime Access Pass that provides them free entry into National Parks across the country.
Veterans with disabilities can get a Lifetime Access Pass that provides them free entry into National Parks across the country.
AP sources: Pentagon proposing a troop buildup in Mideast
The Pentagon on Thursday will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, in a move to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats, U.S. officials said.
The Pentagon on Thursday will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, in a move to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats, U.S. officials said.
Man pays tribute to 27 schoolmates killed in Vietnam War
The very sight of the 27 names etched into this memorial outside Father Judge High is enough to fill retired U.S. marine and Vietnam vet Jim Kirlin with emotion.
The very sight of the 27 names etched into this memorial outside Father Judge High is enough to fill retired U.S. marine and Vietnam vet Jim Kirlin with emotion.
Family donates sneakers to troops serving overseas
Family donates sneakers after their son requests sneakers for himself and his fellow soldiers.
Family donates sneakers after their son requests sneakers for himself and his fellow soldiers.