One of Arizona's last surviving Tuskegee Airmen passes away at 95
On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.
On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.
Arizona woman returns 1950s Purple Heart to man's family after finding it at thrift store
Teresa Ferrin discovered the Purple Heart — along with several other military awards — at a thrift shop in Phoenix where she volunteers once a week.
Teresa Ferrin discovered the Purple Heart — along with several other military awards — at a thrift shop in Phoenix where she volunteers once a week.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Vietnam veteran's ID tag returned to North Dakota widow after found in Russia
An Army identification tag lost by an American soldier when he was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam was returned Wednesday to his widow after it was found by an American traveling in Russia.
An Army identification tag lost by an American soldier when he was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam was returned Wednesday to his widow after it was found by an American traveling in Russia.
Virginia detectives replace medals Marine Vietnam vet lost in burglary
Detectives in Virginia surprised a veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
Detectives in Virginia surprised a veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
‘We are Republicans, Democrats, and Independents’: 489 retired military leaders endorse Joe Biden
Nearly 500 retired military leaders signed an open letter in support of Democratic nominee Joe Biden. President Donald Trump has also received recent support from retired military leaders.
Nearly 500 retired military leaders signed an open letter in support of Democratic nominee Joe Biden. President Donald Trump has also received recent support from retired military leaders.
Country star Luke Combs teams up with Ford to donate $25G in guitars to vets managing PTSD
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
Kevin Dobson, 'Kojack' and 'Knots Landing' actor, dead at 77
Kevin Dobson has died at the age of 77.
Kevin Dobson has died at the age of 77.
USPS problems cause delays in medication deliveries
The national non-profit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) reports delays in medicines from the Department of Veterans Affairs Mail Order Pharmacy.
The national non-profit Disabled American Veterans (DAV) reports delays in medicines from the Department of Veterans Affairs Mail Order Pharmacy.
Postal service mail delay postpones medication delivery for Houston veteran
The United States Postal Service mail delivery has delayed packages throughout the Houston area affecting many in the community. One Houston veteran may have his prescription medications delayed for several months.
The United States Postal Service mail delivery has delayed packages throughout the Houston area affecting many in the community. One Houston veteran may have his prescription medications delayed for several months.
WWII veteran receives French legion of honor for actions during D-Day
A Houston-area World War II veteran is being given a medal by the Consul General of France in Houston for his brave actions on D-Day.
A Houston-area World War II veteran is being given a medal by the Consul General of France in Houston for his brave actions on D-Day.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
More than 250 veterans compete in virtual ‘Golden Age Games’ from home, snagging 100 gold medals
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.