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.
Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend
For some, the typical Independence Day celebration can be triggering.
Biden DHS moves to bring back deported US military veterans: report
The Biden administration on Friday said that it planned to allow deported veterans and their family members to return to the U.S.
Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship
Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.
D-Day: Normandy commemorates 77th anniversary of allied invasion
Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.
US Navy's soft sugar cookie recipe from WWII, and how to make it at home
Sugar cookies were one of the easiest desserts to make in large batches, and here's how you can make the US Navy's recipe that dates back to World War II.
American Legion official resigns over muting veteran's mic on Memorial Day
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens
The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.
Memorial Day 2021: U.S., emerging from pandemic, honors the fallen
A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.
American flags allegedly stolen at Los Angeles National Cemetery
On a day dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes, police were investigating after American flags were allegedly stolen at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases
After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing a more traditional Memorial Day. They say wreath-laying ceremonies, barbecues at local vets halls and other familiar events are a welcome chance to reconnect with fellow service members and renew solemn traditions honoring the nation's war dead.
Memorial Day 2021: Watch free documentaries, movies inspired by true events to honor US armed forces
Tubi has hundreds of documentaries and movies based off true events highlighting the U.S. armed forces to keep you inspired and entertained throughout Memorial Day weekend.
Wounded NJ veteran receives 'smart home'
In New Jersey, a veteran who lost both of his legs in combat in Afghanistan received a brand-new smart home custom-designed to help him and his daughter live a happier, pain-free life.
Video shows US Marine surprising sister at college graduation ceremony
A U.S. Marine surprised his sister by appearing on stage as she graduated from Endicott College in Massachusetts on May 22.
‘A true hero’: Biden awards Medal of Honor to 94-year-old Korean War veteran
President Joe Biden awarded his first Medal of Honor this week to a retired colonel for acts of bravery during the Korean War, the White House announced Wednesday.