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July 21, 2022

From frontlines to drawing lines: How Comic-Con's giving vets an opportunity to 'shine in the best of light'

San Diego Comic-Con 2022 to host a 'Veterans in the Arts and Pop Culture' panel featuring a variety of vets-turned-artists and moderated by VETART's Steve Dilley.

July 20, 2022

Sen. Pat Toomey holds up final approval of burn pit veterans aid package, citing spending concerns

Sen. Pat Toomey has held up final passage of the PACT ACT, which would reform health care for veterans exposed to burn pits. The senator cites spending concerns.

July 18, 2022

100-year-old WWII veteran throws first pitch at Long Island Ducks ballpark

WWII veteran Henry Levy, who is 100 years old, threw the first pitch at a Men's Senior League Baseball game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y.

July 17, 2022

Wife of former Green Beret writes children's book about bravery, courage and compassion

A new children's book, "It IS Up to You," by mom and former teacher Julie Golsteyn, shares inspirational guidance for kids today, including the need for such traits as bravery and compassion.

July 16, 2022

New 3-digit suicide hotline could save 'thousands of lives,' say lawmakers who sponsored the legislation

Reps. Stewart and Moulton, who initially sponsored the legislation to create the 3-digit suicide prevention hotline, said it could save thousands of lives.

July 14, 2022

On Bastille Day, French government says ‘merci’ to 4 American World War II veterans

Four American World War II veterans who fought in France were bestowed the Legion of Honor Medal on Bastille Day. The honor is France's highest award.

July 14, 2022

WV veterans family receives lost medals, memorabilia

West Virginia WWII veterans families received memorabilia from their relatives on Thursday. The State Treasury Department's Unclaimed Property Division found 13 veterans belongings.

July 12, 2022

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

U.S. Navy duo Matt and Coreen Johnson could not bear to leave behind their Middle Eastern rescue dogs while re-stationing in Japan. The nonprofit Paws of War reunited the family.

July 11, 2022

Satin Dollz bring big-band sounds of World War II America to New York City

The Satin Dollz, an international performance troupe specializing in 1940s big-band songs that entertain military, veterans and other fans, are performing in New York City in July 2022.

July 11, 2022

Veterans struggling with PTSD find hope and healing by working with horses

Warrior Ranch Foundation visited "Fox and Friends Weekend" on Sunday, July 10, to explain how "horse interaction therapy" helps veterans and first responders dealing with PTSD.