Severely Disabled Veteran Inspires Students with Words of Resilience Israel Del Toro survived an IED blast that permanently altered his life. He shared his inspirational story of perseverance...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
One of the Last Tuskegee Airmen Celebrates 99th Birthday Brigadier Gen. Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse, one of the last surviving heroes of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, celebrated a...
World War II Pilot Who Lived Through Four Plane Crashes Dies at 103 Reginald "Crash" Harrison lived through four plane crashes in WWII and lived to talk about it. He died in Canada recently at...
The Military Roots of Hollywood’s Toughest Stars — From Adam Driver to Ice-T Before they were household names on screen, they wore a uniform. Hollywood is full of tough guys — actors who play war heroes...
Seven Famous Female Veterans From a computer genius to a popular sitcom star, talented women have made their mark in the U.S. military.
The American Legion Voted for America's Top 25 Most Beloved Veterans The U.S. has no shortage of famous and beloved veterans.
Famous Veteran: Kris Kristofferson Country music legend and Army veteran Kris Kristofferson has a list of accomplishments so long, it might be faster to list...
Top 10 Celebrity Veterans With the training and experience gained in military service, it should be no surprise there are celebrity veterans.
Famous Veteran: Bob Ross Bob Ross was probably the nicest person who ever lived, and it showed through in his work. Most of America knows him as the...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...