Germany 1 day ago German parliament votes to establish annual 'veterans' day' to recognize military service The German parliament has approved the establishment of an annual national "veterans' day" to honor those who have served in the military, officials say.
United Kingdom 1 day ago D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.
HEALTH 4 days ago Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
OPINION 6 days ago Our heroes need our help. Four signs a first responder may be struggling We count on our heroes. Being a first responder takes a huge toll on them -- alcoholism, Post Traumatic Stress and loneliness. Here are four signs they may need your help.
Veterans April 16 Supreme Court sides with decorated war veteran who did not receive his full educational benefits The Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated educational benefits of war veteran James Rudisill, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
California April 1 Lou Conter, last living Pearl Harbor survivor aboard USS Arizona, dead at 102 Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, died Monday. He was 102.
LIFESTYLE March 27 On this day in history, March 27, 1912, Washington, D.C., cherry trees planted, gift from people of Tokyo The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. — which blossom beautifully each spring — were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 27, 1912.
Veterans March 21 Pearl Harbor survivor, 1 of the last remaining, dies at 102 Richard C. "Dick" Higgins, a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, has died at the age of 102 in Bend, Oregon. Higgins was one of the few remaining survivors.
Honors January 29 Most recent Medal of Honor recipient has died Retired Capt. Larry Taylor, of Tennessee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in September 2023 has passed away, according to a press release on Monday.
LIFESTYLE January 6 On this day in history, January 6, 1941, FDR delivers Four Freedoms speech, steeling Americans for WWII President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined "Four Freedoms" in his State of the Union address of Jan. 6, 1941, as he prepared Americans for the inevitable entry into World War II.
0:01:18 VIDEO October 7 U.S.S. Jack H Lucas commissioned as Navy's most technologically advanced guided missile destroyer
TRAVEL April 10 Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, artistry of fearsome Civil War general Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.
OPINION March 25 Saluting the sacrifice of our remarkable heroes Out of 40 million service members, less than 4,000 have received our nation's highest award for gallantry. National Medal of Honor Day ensures we remember their sacrifice.
LIFESTYLE February 24 On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.
Police and Law Enforcement January 23 Hero police officer saves terrified boy from frozen pond An Arkansas police officer is being hailed for springing into action to save a boy who had fallen through the ice at a frozen pond in Jonesboro Sunday morning.
Year in Review December 26 Homegrown heroes: Celebrating patriots making a difference From sending supplies to the Maui wildfire victims to painting a 10,000-square-foot American flag, people from across the country shared their patriotic spirit in unique ways in 2023.
0:02:10 VIDEO May 2 Marine Corps veteran wounded in Afghanistan thanks nonprofit Semper Fi & America's Fund for 'greatest' support
POLITICS 5 days ago Nikki Haley welcomes husband Michael home from National Guard deployment: 'End of a year-long prayer' Former ambassador Nikki Haley and her family welcomed home husband Michael from a yearlong deployment to the Horn of Africa with the National Guard on Saturday.
Military Families April 18 Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas The state and defense departments signed an agreement to make it easier for government employees who are military spouses to get approval to work overseas to be with their families.
OPINION April 13 Our nation owes a debt to these heroes of Vietnam. Let's pay it off Our nation should come together to honor the heroes who saved lives in Vietnam as members of the "Dustoff" crews. Their valor and courage are remarkable and worthy of honor and praise.
Media April 7 Expert calls into question Pentagon’s abortion travel policy, calls it a ‘repudiation’ of ‘woke ideology’ The DOD reported that a new policy that provided for taxpayer funding of abortion travel for service members was used only 12 times between June and December 2023.
MILITARY March 20 Rescued therapy dog comforts families of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base: 'Tremendous impact' Rescue dog Blaze has been assigned to support soldiers and families at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations in Dover, Delaware. His owner and Paws of War share details on the pup's new post.
0:05:36 VIDEO January 31 Gold Star mom calls Biden's presence at dignified transfer of fallen soldiers an 'unwanted distraction'
0:11:22 VIDEO January 30 Parents of soldier killed in Jordan reflect on their daughter's life: 'I just miss her'
0:02:57 VIDEO December 24 USO's Christopher Plamp highlights how organization cares for service members, families during Christmas season
0:04:53 VIDEO November 11 ‘Born at a funeral’: Nonprofit reunites combat units to fight veteran suicides