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.

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.

Helping homeless veterans amid COVID-19 outbreak
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A local organization is continuing to help house homeless veterans with less staff on the ground and resources.

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. 

US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, official says

American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. official said on Monday, amid political chaos in Kabul that threatens the deal.

Confederate items to be banned from all Marine bases

Marine Gen. David Berger has ordered all Confederate flags, bumper stickers and similar items to be removed from Marine Corps bases.