Photograph stolen from veteran 78 years ago returned

One image of a young Army master sergeant standing in his uniform was unseen for 78 years, but now it’s on display at the Those Who Served War Museum in Princeton, W.Va.

‘You’re seen, you’re honored, you’re appreciated’: Vietnam veterans commemorated at memorial in DC

The Veterans Day at The Wall event paid tribute to two lesser-known memorials at the site — marking the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Three Servicemen statute and the 20th anniversary of the In Memorial plaque.

Veteran homelessness drops to lowest level in at least 15 years

Veteran homelessness dropped in 2023 to its lowest level since the Department of Housing and Urban Development started tracking numbers in 2009 through an annual census.

‘I got my life back’: Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet.

Marine Museum celebrates 249th birthday of the Corps with time-honored cake-cutting tradition

Marine veterans, active-duty military and families gathered at The National Museum of the Marine Corps on Sunday in Triangle, Va., for a time-honored cake-cutting ceremony, a longstanding Marine Corps birthday tradition.

Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help

Many veterans who have started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part.

Marines around the world celebrate the Corps’ 249th birthday

While the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday comes just days after the 20th anniversary of the battle for Fallujah, Marines across the country and around the world are celebrating with a forward-facing approach.

Wilkie, tasked with Trump’s Pentagon transition, drew criticism during tenure as VA secretary

As VA secretary, Robert Wilkie oversaw the response to the first year of the coronavirus pandemic and worked on modernizing VA infrastructure. He also drew criticism for his stance on social justice issues and handling of a sexual assault complaint.

US Army veteran enters burning home to save elderly woman in South Korea

U.S. Army veteran Arthur Chavarria was headed to bed on Nov. 1 when a neighbor’s home caught fire near Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Chavarria put on a pair of flip-flops, ran toward the smoke and helped his elderly neighbor escape the burning house.

Moran again poised to become chairman of Senate VA committee

Republican Sen. Jerry Moran has served on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee since his election to the Senate in 2011. As a member of the House of Representatives, he sat on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for more than a decade.

Wicker, supporter of Ukraine and more military spending, set to become chairman of Senate armed services panel

Roger Wicker of Mississippi won reelection to the Senate on Tuesday night. With the Republican takeover of the upper chamber, he is in line next year to lead the panel that oversees the Defense Department and helps set defense policy.

Army veteran killed by Texas police after high-speed chase was shot 25 times, autopsy shows

Jeremy Culp, 32, was shot by police after the armed veteran crashed his truck and attempted to surrender to authorities. His death is considered a homicide, according to Forensic Medical of Texas.

Discounts and freebies for Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day is observed on Monday, Nov. 11 this year. Here is a list of restaurants and businesses across the country who are showing gratitude to the nation’s veterans and active duty service members by offering free, or discounted products and meals.