Veterans - Page 208

November 11, 2019

Robert Cresanti: Military skills can translate into business success in civilian life

Entrepreneurship offers an avenue for veterans to utilize their unparalleled experience as team members and leaders to launch a meaningful, long-lasting career.

November 11, 2019

Christian Irvine: Thank you for the great honor of serving my country

I had just separated from the Air Force and was settling into the life I thought I was supposed to pursue. Unbeknownst to me, I was going to answer my phone and abandon all of it.

November 11, 2019

Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray recalls woman giving him her plane seat during return home from Vietnam war

For Doug Gray, Veterans Day isn’t just a day of honoring the millions of people who made the sacrifice to serve this nation.

November 11, 2019

Jason Yates: Here's how you can truly thank veterans for their service and sacrifices

We can live the American Dream because they have given up many of their dreams to protect us. 

November 11, 2019

Daniel Hoffman: Memories of a special man prompt thanks to all who serve

Gene was a veteran. He had a powerful impact on the path I chose, both academically and professionally, and he taught me the value of dedicating one’s life to service above self.  

November 10, 2019

Alabama deputies help veteran with disability who was trying to see doctor 100 miles away, officials say

In a coordinated effort, deputies in Alabama helped a veteran with a disability get to a doctor’s appointment nearly two hours away, authorities said.

November 10, 2019

Omar Qudrat: Celebrate all the veterans in American history

Americans who serve our nation bear no attribute beyond being bound to one another by the flag we fly.

November 10, 2019

Smitty Harris: What sustained this Vietnam POW in those first moments of captivity

A Vietnamese village was directly below me, and I could see people running around. It finally sank in — I was in enemy country and would probably be there a long time. 

November 10, 2019

Tara McClary Reeves: Thank you, veterans, and the loved ones who are there for you

Please join me and my family in making Veterans Day memorable both for veterans and their faithful spouses.

November 10, 2019

Dr. Mike Haynie: Why the epidemic of veteran suicide? And where is the outrage?

Why don’t more Americans seem to care about this contemporary epidemic of death and dying?