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April 25, 2023

Minnesota WWII veteran celebrates turning 100 years old, wishes today's young people had 'more backbone'

In honor of her 100 year birthday, Dorothy Lassig is sharing some her favorite memories from her time in the war to square dancing at 92, read all about her interesting life.

April 23, 2023

Marine vet calls for action after GOP rep grills VA official on 'faith-based' PTSD partnerships

Retired Recon Marine Chad Robichaux, whose Mighty Oaks Foundation was name-dropped during a House Veterans Affairs Hearing, spoke out on a recent debate.

April 21, 2023

Birthday bliss: British WWII vet receives thousands of cards for his 105th birthday

Ernie Horsfall, a World War II veteran with no surviving relatives, celebrated his 105th birthday on April 21, 2023. He received over 3,000 cards from complete strangers.

April 20, 2023

DeSantis meets with military veterans at South Carolina coffee shop as 2024 race heats up

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis toured South Carolina on Wednesday, including a stop at a Summerville coffee shop where he chatted with military veterans and local law enforcement.

April 17, 2023

Air Force veteran in Virginia breaks Guinness World Record for dumbbell curls

An Air Force veteran has broken the Guinness World Record by curling dumbbells. The Virginia Beach resident lifted over two tons in one minute.

April 14, 2023

Military members, veterans thrive in brewery business

Former U.S. Army Commander Kevin Ryan and Army Lt. Col. Steve Gagner on how they started making beer and their mission to support their communities.

April 13, 2023

These WWII heroes endured disease, starvation, torture. Here's why we should remember them

Thousands of Americans died during the Bataan Death March. We observe the anniversary of the march in April. These World War II heroes deserve to be remembered for their sacrifice.

April 13, 2023

After Missouri veteran’s car is stolen by teen scammer, community rallies around 93-year-old: 'Overwhelmed'

A Missouri veteran, former Army sergeant Bill Marsh, 93, had his car stolen after trying to sell the vehicle. Now his community has worked together to raise money for him and his family.

April 12, 2023

National nonprofit reaches $300 million in funds distributed to benefit combat-wounded service members

Semper Fi & America’s Fund, headquartered in California, has marked $300 million given in support of more than 30,000 combat-wounded service members and their families since 2004.

April 9, 2023

One of America’s top tourist destinations ranked as least neighborly city in country

Miami is the least neighborly city in America, according to an AmeriCorps study, with veterans and people with kids taking top spots for informally helping.