Woman pleads guilty to defrauding VA out of nearly $1.8 million in veteran benefits
Claudia Ann Merrill admitted to submitting false applications in veterans’ names and their surviving spouses’ names, federal prosecutors said.
'Operation Resiliency' helps Iraq veterans combat stresses, encourages suicide prevention
A special military reunion with a purpose is taking place in Marietta this weekend. It's bringing together some veterans who served and witnessed hardships of war.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Brain injuries in Iraq draw attention to invisible war wounds
Unlike physical wounds, such as burns or the loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries aren't obvious and can take time to diagnose. The full impact — physically and psychologically — may not be evident for some time, as studies have shown links between TBI and mental health problems.
Hundreds attend funeral for Illinois veteran who had no known family
The service for John James Murphy, 71, was held at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin. Murphy died Dec. 18 at a nearby hospital after living in a rehabilitation center since 2017.
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, dies at 105
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, died at the age of 105 on Saturday in Tucson.
Public invited to honor homeless Florida veteran who died without any known family
Meade Jr. served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and was honorably discharged.
Strangers plan memorial ride, funeral services for WWII vet without family
When Anthony Brown heard that nobody was claiming the body of 93-year-old Houston Howell Jr., he decided to get results for a man who gave so much to his country.
Treasure Island man ticketed for displaying sign thanking veterans
A man is suing the city of Treasure Island, claiming they violated his rights when they refused to allow him to display a sign on his boat during the Veterans Day boat parade.
Green Beret's cancer battle changes medical malpractice law for members of the military
Men and women who serve our country are suffering, and some have died due to serious errors in military health care. For years, they could not seek any compensation or remedy from our government. But the story of Richard Stayskal, and his efforts in Washington, drove change.
Florida charity will use your Christmas tree to make canes for veterans
Do you have a Christmas tree that you need to dispose of?
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Galveston contractor indicted for allegedly stealing thousands from elderly
Thomas is now being charged with first degree felony theft of property. He’s accused of stealing up to $200,000 from multiple elderly victims.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
Georgia Boy Scout collecting torn, tattered flags surpasses goal
Jacob Johnson wanted to donate 500 tattered flags to Georgia Funeral Care in Acworth which specializes in veterans’ cremations.
Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight
Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.
Timeline: The critical events which led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
Delta honors military with special Atlanta airport lounge
Delta Airlines opens new military lounge at Atlanta's airport.
3 decades of warnings of an inevitable Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor went unheeded
Then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor "unprovoked and dastardly" in an address the day after bombers descended on Honolulu — but there were many clear warnings in the thirty years leading up to the attack.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.