WWII hero from League City reminds us to always remember
June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
Army soldier from South Carolina dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department
An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Efforts to honor America's fallen soldiers continues despite COVID-19
Sunday morning, 71-year-old Vietnam War veteran Paul Michael Washington took time to fix a loose flag leading up to the Hemicycle at the Houston National Cemetery.
A commemoration of American heroes: The origin of Memorial Day
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
WWII veteran's home ravaged by Harvey gets repaired
Life is getting a bit easier today for a World War Two veteran. He’s been living in a condemned house since his home flooded in Harvey but now his house in Texas City is home again.
Paralyzed U.S. veteran needs help making home wheelchair accessible
62-year-old Army Veteran has been hospitalized for almost 3 years but can't go home due to his wheelchair. The veteran needs help making his new home wheelchair accessible.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Trump joins World War II veterans at V-E Day ceremony
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
VA defends use of unproven drug on veterans for coronavirus
Major veterans organizations are calling on VA to explain under what circumstances VA doctors initiate discussion of hydroxychloroquine with veterans as a treatment option.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Sailor from USS Roosevelt dies from coronavirus
A sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from the coronavirus.
Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.
Houston VA Hospital begins screening visitors for coronavirus
If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call the hospital at 713-794-8985 before visiting.