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Veterans Day started as a day to reflect upon those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. In 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day.

President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. during Veterans Day ceremonies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

On Veterans Day and Solemn Ground, Obama Urges More Help for Vets

President Obama said America needs to go beyond words of thanks and parades and do more to help a new generation of veterans.

Richard Overton the oldest living WWII veteran, listens during a Veterans Day ceremony attended by President Barack Obama, commemorating Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Obama Recognizes 107-Year-Old World War II Vet

107-year-old Richard Overton ignored the frailties of his years and stood to be honored by President Obama at Arlington...

Al Roker speaks with Col. Michele Edmondson, the 81st Training Wing commander, following Roker’s weather report during a segment of the Today Show on the flightline at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Nov. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force/Kemberly Groue)

'Rokerthon 2' Highlights Keesler Air Force Base on Veterans Day

Al Roker, the Today Show weather anchor, stopped by Keesler Air Force Base as part of an effort to set a mark for Guinness...

Airmen, French Community Honor WWI Aviators

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Air Force Announces Arrest Related to Firearm Death of Airman That Prompted M18 Probe

The news marks a major development in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances behind Lovan's death and the scrutiny...

The Little-Known Role of Jimmy Doolittle in Nagasaki Atomic Bombing

Lt. Col. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle famously led the first U.S. strike against the Japanese homeland during World War II, and...

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‘No Purging on My Ship.’ She Hid an Eating Disorder and Lost Her Navy Career. It Saved Her Life

Advocates worry the military’s focus on ‘fit, not fat’ is silencing service members who struggle with their body image.

Cadets sit during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium

Air Force Academy Details Thin on Faculty Plans After Civilian Resignations

As classes resume at the Air Force Academy for the fall semester, U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank asked the superintendent for a clear...

Police tape surrounds The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana

Army Veteran Suspected of Killing 4 People at a Montana Bar Is in Custody, Authorities Say

Michael Paul Brown, who lived next door to The Owl Bar in Anaconda, served in the Army as an armor crewman from 2001 to 2005...

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