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October 26, 2022

NY teacher, US Coast Guard member who lost an eye won't allow 'freak accident' to define his life

TJ Foley of New York was operating machinery in his garage when it exploded, causing him to lose all vision in one eye. Foley is a member of the of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and a teacher.

October 24, 2022

2 departed Korean War veterans identified as Pennsylvania residents

The bodies of two Korean War soldiers were identified as Pennsylvania residents. One of the bodies was laid to rest in eastern Pennsylvania, while the other will be buried next month.

October 24, 2022

The Army is scrapping Fort Hood. Here’s who it’ll be renamed after

Fort Hood's new name commemorates the late war hero Richard Cavazos, a four-star Army general who served with honor, according to three retired Army generals.

October 21, 2022

ME veteran killed in WWII to be buried on Veterans Day

A Maine man, who was killed in World War II when his bomber plane was shot down, will be buried near his hometown in Avon, Maine, this Veterans Day.

October 21, 2022

Veteran groups grapple with declining membership. What's at stake if they can't bring in new blood?

Veteran groups like the American Legion offer camaraderie and political advocacy. But as membership levels steadily decline, they must appeal to younger vets.

October 21, 2022

Veteran groups vie to attract younger generations as memberships decline | Digital Originals

Veteran groups like the American Legion offer camaraderie and political advocacy. But as membership levels steadily decline, they must appeal to younger vets.

October 18, 2022

New York City man pleads guilty to killing World War I veteran who went missing 46 years ago

A New York City man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of a World War I veteran who went missing in 1976.

October 18, 2022

Navy veteran wins $10.8M settlement after losing his leg in motorcycle crash near San Diego

A Navy veteran who lost his leg in a motorcycle crash has won a $10.8 million settlement against the U.S. The crash, which involved a military van, occurred near San Diego.

October 18, 2022

PGA helps veterans through military golf program

Veterans with disabilities from across the country gathered via PGA HOPE where they helped enhance their well-being while being taught on the course by PGA professionals.

October 15, 2022

Army injustice: Thousands of soldiers slapped with misleading criminal record | Digital Originals

Soldiers and veterans say the Army's investigation of a now-defunct recruiting program left them with a criminal record even though they were never charged.