Homeless veteran walks 30 miles to find a job: 'I'm a man on a mission'
Brian Taylor walked several miles, "thinking about his life and how he could possibly get things back together," before he stumbled upon his next job in a Georgia town.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
From boots to general: Corey, the future service dog, climbs ranks for veterans' well-being
FOX 5 would like to introduce one of two pups in metro Atlanta being trained to become a service dog for veterans.
PACT Act expands healthcare for veterans harmed by Agent Orange, burn pits
Bolton was exposed to Agent Orange for 12 months straight, as it was also sprayed near him. In 2010, he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He has since battled it 13 times.
American Humane Hero Dog Awards 2023 announces ‘top dog’ finalists ahead of Veterans Day ceremony
The American Humane announced the finalists for its 2023 Hero Dog Awards. All dog nominees are invited to the annual ceremony held on Veteran's Day this year.
Wisconsin veteran's motorcycle journey with trained service dog, Rylee
A trip to the West Coast and back – just a Hartland man, his motorcycle and his dog.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Bomb squad finds explosives in deceased veteran's Cobb County home
Officers say some of the unexploded ordnance date back more than 50 years.
Military veteran sentenced to 7 years after storming Capitol with loaded pistol, ramming police with pallet
A military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol with a loaded pistol, metal-plated body armor and a gas mask was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison, one of the longest among hundreds of Jan. 6 riot cases.
Veterans and mass shootings: Addressing mental health of former service members
The shootings in Hampton on Saturday marks the second mass shooting in metro Atlanta in less than three months carried out by a veteran.
'It's unfathomable': Lyft driver killed in DC served as Army interpreter in Afghanistan, friend says
An Army Special Forces veteran says he was shocked to find out that a man he served two tours in Afghanistan with was brutally shot and killed while driving in Northeast D.C. Monday.
43 WWII veterans, including 99-year-old, depart from Atlanta airport for France
Passengers in the international terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport lined the concourse last week for a special send off for 43 World War II veterans.
D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans
World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Family of Army veteran killed in Atlanta shooting calls for justice
The family of a murdered veteran calls for justice. Korri Jackson was gunned down on April 20 in his own car along Main Street in northwest Atlanta.
Less than half of veterans receive mental health care they need, VA says
The mental health of veterans is a concern for healthcare providers and non-profits across the country. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), less than half of returning veterans in need receive mental health care. That need is something veteran support organizations say that's only going to continue to rise
Gov. Kemp signs bills designed to help military veterans
Gov. Brian Kemp signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at helping military veterans in Georgia.
One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
North Carolina Army veteran buys $68,000 Carvana car for wife — but it was a stolen vehicle, police said
A North Carolina couple said they spent more than $68,000 purchasing a vehicle from Carvana that ended up being stolen. The vehicle was later seized and impounded by police.
Walter Cunningham, last surviving astronaut from 1968 Apollo 7 mission, dies at 90
Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA’s Apollo program, has died.