Veterans Day 2020: Vehicle caravan replaces parade in New York
For more than a century, Veterans Day was celebrated with a big parade that drew thousands of New Yorkers and visitors to Fifth Avenue. But not this year.
Veterans, 100 and 105 years old, fly above Santa Rosa in WWII-era plane for Veterans Day
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.
Veterans Day 2020: Quiet parades, somber virtual events
The U.S. is celebrating this Veterans Day with virtual gatherings and spectator-free parades. Many of the traditional ceremonies have been canceled this year because of the surging coronavirus that has killed thousands of veterans.
President Trump emerges from White House to mark Veterans Day
President Donald Trump spent 10 minutes in public Wednesday honoring America's war veterans — a veneer of normalcy for a White House that's frozen by a defeated president mulling his options, mostly forgoing the mechanics of governing and blocking his inevitable successor.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
Veteran finally granted US citizenship -- 53 years after receiving Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam
A Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient has finally been granted US citizenship, more than 50 years after his military duty.
Florida first responders cut elderly Army veteran's grass after treating him for heat exhaustion
A group of first responders in Florida went above the call of duty after responding to a home to help an elderly Army veteran suffering from heat exhaustion.
Veterans have pets groomed in appreciation for service
Volunteers are bathing the dogs, cutting their nails, and trimming their coats when necessary. All free of charge.
White House: Trump COVID-19 exposure 'unknowable question,' Gold Star families event not suspected
President Donald Trump said he “figured there would be a chance” he’d become infected with COVID-19 and discussed an indoor reception for Gold Star families as an example of possible exposure. A spokesman for the White House said Friday that the source of the coronavirus that has spread among the Trump administration was an “unknowable question.”
Queens food pantry for veterans expands to help many more
While pre-COVID, the pantry served about 300 people weekly, now it's closer to 600.
Florida restaurant told veterans their service dogs can stay but they must leave, woman claims
The veteran explained that after about twenty minutes, a manager came up to them and told them that they had to leave.
Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Intrepid museum reopening with virus restrictions
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will reopen on Sept. 25.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
Floyd Welch, one of the last survivors of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99
Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.
Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers
Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.
81-year-old Vietnam vet says he's been betrayed by insurance company after tree fell on his home
Norman, an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran, sits on the front steps of his home on Biltmore Street on Detroit's west side holding back tears.
Family asks for birthday wishes for retired USAF veteran turning 100
The family is asking for cards and video greetings by August 2.