Paws of War training dogs for veterans and first responders
Paws of War plans to train three rescued pups to become either service or companion dogs. The goal is to place each one of them with a veteran or first responder in need of special assistance.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Wreaths Across America lay nearly 260,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
Veterans Day Parade 2021: NYC marks 9/11, Operation Desert Storm, War on Terror
The New York City Veterans Day Parade, the largest celebration of America's armed forces, returned along Fifth Avenue after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the celebration last year.
Brooklyn veterans up for national art prize
Two Brooklyn veterans are finalists for a national art prize.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: Raising awareness, donations for Veterans Day
FOX is joining the campaign "Make Camo Your Cause," to raise awareness and donations for our nation’s heroes.
Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark centennial, welcome first tourists in nearly 100 years
For the first time in nearly a century, tourists will be allowed to visit the sacred grounds to walk and place flowers at the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: U.S.VETS leaders say goal is to ‘put ourselves out of business’
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
Biden declares November 2021 National Veterans and Military Families Month
Veterans and Military Families Month was created with the intent of placing more focus on appreciating and supporting veterans and their families.
Denny's celebrates Veteran's Day with free food
Veterans can get a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
'Jericho Project' aims to help struggling veterans find a home
The nonprofit Jericho Project aims to meet the needs of struggling veterans, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Veterans feed fellow veterans and other hungry New Jerseyans
The pandemic has created devastating food insecurity for many vulnerable residents — including veterans — of Bergen County. A Marine Corps veteran has partnered with a food program and a church to help.
Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
Korean War soldier killed in 1950 buried in New York
Cpl. Walter Smead died in the Korean War 71 years ago. Earlier this year, DNA analysis by a special DoD division identified his remains.
Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
Oldest U.S. WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks celebrated his 112th birthday with a drive-by party. He is the nation's oldest living World War II veteran.
Local veterans express grief, frustration over crisis in Afghanistan
FOX 5 NY speaks with two local veterans who served in America's longest war and are experiencing a range of raw emotions as the U.S. leaves Afghanistan.
WWII veteran parachutes from plane for 100th birthday
A WWII veteran celebrated his birthday in an epic way — by jumping from an airplane.
Pentagon police officer killed in line of duty was Brooklyn native
Officer George Gonzalez, who died outside the Pentagon, grew up in Brooklyn and went to Canarsie High School.