More On Famous Veterans

2016 saw the passing of many notable veterans. Here we celebrate a few of those who left us, and honor their achievements.

These nine icons and military veterans left us in 2014.

In politics, business, advocacy, and media, here are 25 veterans poised to make a big difference next year.

Sgt. Alvin York, most decorated soldier of WWI, was distantly related to the latest MOH recipient, 1st Lt. Garlin Conner.

"Without the success of the Normandy landings, there would likely never have been a V-E Day."

Hays retired in 1971 after making history when she became the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general.

The first astronaut to take an untethered "spacewalk" died last week at age 80.

Barry Coates, an Army veteran who detailed his wait for VA healthcare to Congress, died Jan. 23.

Alyce Dixon, one of the first African-American women to serve in the army and believed to be the oldest living female veteran...