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May 23, 2017

Memphis IHOP shooting: Air Force veteran killed trying to defend woman

A young father and Air Force veteran was the man shot and killed outside an IHOP restaurant Sunday morning.

May 23, 2017

Medal of Honor recipient whose WWII heroism went 'beyond call of duty' dies

Wilburn K. Ross, A Medal of Honor recipient and World War II veteran who was hailed a hero for almost single-handedly holding off counter attacks by elite German troops, died on Tuesday in Washington State.

May 23, 2017

Lawmakers reach agreement on stalled VA accountability bill

Congressional Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on a bill to make it easier for the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire its employees.

May 23, 2017

Pearl Harbor survivor skydives for 96th birthday

A survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack celebrated his 96th birthday in a special way -- by jumping out of an airplane.

May 23, 2017

Veterans Affairs secretary helps dedicate Rhode Island home

U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin helped dedicate a new home designed to provide nursing and residential care for the state's veterans on Friday, saying it sets the standard for the way the nation should be caring for veterans.

May 23, 2017

The true legacy of Leo Thorsness, an American hero

Leo Thorsness was an inspiration to generations of fighter pilots, myself included.

May 23, 2017

Veteran suicide: A personal story of our great national disgrace

Another American hero vet has committed suicide. Except this one is personal. This one hits home. This one isn’t just a statistic, or generic. His name was Sgt. Eric Thomsen.

May 22, 2017

Veteran paratrooper donates kidney to Army pal

A veteran paratrooper who hadn’t seen his Army pal in 16 years stepped forward last week to save his life after seeing a Facebook post about his failing health.

May 22, 2017

WWII Navy veteran, 95, will finally be presented with Purple Heart in town ceremony

Earl Harvey Hanson has lived nearly a century, but there is one particular period in his life he often has recounted to friends, relatives and strangers.

May 11, 2017

Richard Overton, oldest living WWII combat veteran, turns 111

The oldest living World War II veteran is turning 111 this week at his long-time Texas home.