Veterans Issues

Veteran trades camos for rhinestones

November 11, 2019 2:01pm CST

Army veteran Laverne Taylor needed to add some bedazzle to her life after retiring from the military, so she opened Inspired Diva Boutique to bling out custom clothes and accessories.

Women Veterans Business Center creates paths to opportunity

November 11, 2019 1:51pm CST

When founder Marylyn Harris discovered there were no organizations to teach women veterans to build businesses, she took matters into her own hands and created the Women Veterans Business Center.

Veteran-owned business transforms junk into jobs

November 11, 2019 10:34am CST

One veteran has found a way to help others through his veteran-owned business, restoring junk into needed items that can help people here rebuild their lives.

3rd Annual VetsAid concert features Braid Paisley and Sheryl Crow, helps veterans

November 10, 2019 10:05pm CST

VetsAid 2019 featured sets from ZZ Top, Brad Paisley, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Joe Walsh. The festival is hosted by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, guitarist, and singer, songwriter Joe Walsh of The Eagles, and benefits veterans.

J.J. Watt honors late grandfather who served in Korean War, donates proceeds from his shoe to vets

November 10, 2019 8:47pm CST

Honor Flight is a program that helps take war veterans to D.C. to visit monuments.

World War II veteran asks for 100 cards to celebrate his 100th birthday

September 23, 2019 11:07am CDT

A World War II veteran from Texas will soon celebrate his 100th birthday and is hoping to mark the momentous occasion with help from people around the world.

Missing Camp Pendleton Marine found safe at Texas rest stop

September 22, 2019 4:50pm CDT

A U.S. Marine believed to have left Arizona for California's Camp Pendleton never arrived, but was found days later at a Texas rest area, unharmed.

Funeral home invites general public to attend veteran's service who has no family left

September 22, 2019 3:02pm CDT

A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.