Marine captains honored for saving a man’s life in the Dallas airportThe two pilots each received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.4 months ago
Six decades later, Marine Vietnam veteran awarded Silver StarLance Cpl. Milo Plank Jr.’s actions likely saved the life of a Marine who would receive the Medal of Honor for his heroics in the same battle.4 months ago
Black Military HistoryBlack D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha BeachU.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.
One of 1st Black Marines to serve in combat honored for 100th birthdayFormer Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials.5 months ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.6 months ago
Black soldiers honored by name at Civil War battlefieldFlags were placed at the graves of 13 Black soldiers killed in an 1864 massacre at Ross Landing, Arkansas, buried as unknowns but recently identified.8 months ago
Larry Taylor, most recent Medal of Honor recipient dies at age 81After a 55-year wait to receive the Medal of Honor, Capt. Larry Taylor saw his actions recognized with the nation's highest valor award.9 months ago
Nonprofit honors new enlistees in their communitiesThe organization has grown nationwide and held more than 600 ceremonies in 31 states.10 months ago
Remains of WWII heavy bomber gunner identified decades after his deathStaff Sgt. Franklin P. Hall was identified in July by scientists who used anthropological and DNA analysis, military officials said.11 months ago
No cuts to Marines’ job transition program ― for nowIt turns out the document the Marine Corps released limiting time in the SkillBridge program was “premature,” a Marine spokeswoman said.11 months ago
Military scientists identify remains of soldier who died in WWIIU.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker died in World War II during a battle in Germany.11 months ago
23 things veterans carry with them for lifeTinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.11 months ago
Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze StarsCapt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.11 months ago
New virtual career center for vets boosted by $1M Disney donationThe entertainment company has been a supporter of Student Veterans of America for more than a decade.11 months ago
Adaptive sports nonprofit helps vets find community through climbingParadox Sports is a Boulder, Colorado-based climbing operation that offers training and trips for adaptive athletes, including veterans.11 months ago
Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple HeartEarl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.11 months ago
Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veteransAccording to a government count, there are still more than 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States.11 months ago
Biden says America’s veterans are ‘the steel spine of this nation’President Joe Biden marked Veterans Day with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.11 months ago
Biden campaign ad to feature burn pit advocates, highlight PACT ActVeterans care is expected to be a major theme in the president's re-election bid.11 months ago