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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.

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

Soldiers serving in Germany discuss service and sacrifice as Veterans Day approaches. Here, Army Spc. Judy Mera Rosa prepares to perform maintenance checks at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany. (Courtesy photo)

Soldiers Discuss Service, Veterans Day

Some troops have a family legacy of military service. Others bravely blaze a new trail and join the military seeking new...

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Name change from Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos

Army Ends Most Barracks Maintenance at Fort Cavazos Amid Federal Cuts

One of the Army's largest installations has disbanded its teams responsible for routine and preventative maintenance of...

During the Civil War, former slave Harriet Tubman served with the Union Army as a spy, scout and nurse.

Hegseth Wants to Rename 8 Naval Ships. Here Are the Stories Behind Their Namesakes

After Military.com's reporting, CBS confirmed the defense secretary's plans to rename seven other naval ships who honor civic...

White House Asked Joint Chiefs Chairman for Candidates to Lead NASA, Worrying Experts

The White House made the unusual move of reaching out to Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for advice on...

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One.

What it Would Take to Convert a Jet From Qatar into Air Force One to Safely Fly Trump

Air Force One has to have the highest level of classified communications, anti-jamming capabilities and external protections...

Navy Man Charged with Firing Gun in Downtowns of 2 Connecticut Cities

In both cases, Harper is now charged with illegal discharge of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment and carrying a...

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