World War II veterans honored a day before D-Day anniversary

A series of commemorations are honoring the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the United States, Canada and elsewhere who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Vietnam Medal of Honor Marine dies after decade-long battle with cancer

Retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley had received the Medal of Honor in October 2018 for heroic actions in Hue City, Vietnam, in 1968.

91st Brigade Engineer Bn. drove all night to honor death of oldest WWII vet

“When you Google or see the 91st Battalion mentioned in the news, it’s usually related to Mr. Brooks,” said battalion commander, Lt. Col. Patrick J. Sullivan.

Oldest US World War II veteran dies at 112 in New Orleans

His daughter plans to bury him wearing his new, replacement Army uniform, as he requested.

Biden closes Veterans Month by signing a series of VA reform measures

The four bills all passed Congress with broad bipartisan support.

WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice

The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.

Disabled combat veteran opens pecan business in Georgia

On Oct. 15, Williams, 32, opened a storefront in a converted old home and the Nut House Pecan Company was born.

Air Force veteran’s obit urges ‘irresponsibly large wager on Nebraska beating Iowa’ in lieu of flowers

The family of Air Force veteran Milton Andrew Munson, 73, who died Nov. 16, contains a very unusual request.

Marcella LeBeau, WWII nurse and tribal leader, dies at 102

Marcella Lebeau was born in 1919 and grew up in Promise, South Dakota, as a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.

VA coronavirus spending to get more scrutiny under new law

The bill was one of three finalized by the president this week.

Iraq War veteran launches business to employ former service members

Tools for Veterans is housed in a workshop set up in a home garage.

Community gathers for veteran’s funeral, family not located

Army Spc. Michael J. Gilmer died in late October in the Fort Harrison Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s intensive care unit.

Iraq War veteran launches business to employ former soldiers

Iraq War veteran Justin Billard is launching a business that will employ and support his fellow returned soldiers.

Marine vet who lost legs has new life via God, triathlons, hunting

Nov. 9 became Marine Sgt. Zach Stinson’s “Alive Day,” the moment he survived.

Alabama town honors brothers who died in Pearl Harbor attack

Woodrow Jones, 22, and Daniel Jones, 19, enlisted in the Navy in early 1941 and were assigned to the USS Arizona at the Pearl Harbor Navy Base in Oahu, Hawaii.

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