Veterans 2 days ago Remains identified as Vietnam veteran nearly 50 years after farmers chasing pig stumbled upon skeleton The remains of Vietnam veteran Gerald Francis Long have finally been identified after they were first discovered in Arizona on April 19, 1975.
CRIME 3 days ago NYC vandals who defaced WWI statue, burned American flag should 'learn their history,' veterans group says A World War I monument in Central Park defaced by protesters this week has left veterans groups and local officials frustrated and infuriated.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago Vietnam veteran reunites with lost dog tag after 56 years: 'I didn't believe it' Florence, South Carolina, resident Larry Morganti recently reunited with his dog tag from the Vietnam War after a Swedish metal detectorist found it and shipped it to the U.S.
New York City 4 days ago NYC Mayor Eric Adams donates $5K of own money to catch anti-Israel agitators who defaced World War I memorial Anti-Israel agitators vandalized a World War I memorial Monday night in NYC as protests carried on near Central Park. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called for the arrest of the vandals, while putting up some his own money as a reward.
Veterans 5 days ago D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.
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, 2023 Marine Corps veteran wounded in Afghanistan thanks nonprofit Semper Fi & America's Fund for 'greatest' support
MILITARY 4 days ago SOCOM conducts US military demonstrations in Florida with helicopters, paratroopers, counter attacks and more Military demonstrators on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida, flew helicopters, shot blank ammunition and showed off tactical proficiencies to audiences.
LIFESTYLE April 29 On this day in history, April 29, 2004, World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C.: 'Stirs memories' The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.
POLITICS April 20 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.
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