VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis
A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.
Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot
"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.
New brewery in Brooklyn with women, veteran at the helm
Talea Beer Co. co-founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson opened a brewery, taproom, and coffee shop in Brooklyn. They built the business around inclusivity.
Vaccines for Nassau County veterans
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.
FBI: Ex-NYPD officer attacked cop with flagpole at U.S. Capitol
Thomas Webster is a retired police officer and a former U.S. Marine. He is being held.
Ex-Florida officer, Marine latest charged in U.S. Capitol riot
The riot came as Congress was working to certify the election of Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated Republican Donald Trump in November.
Rescue organization 'Paws of War' in need of donations
The organization, Paws of War, which provides service dogs to U.S. military veterans and first responders is in need of donations to continue its mission.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey hometown honors slain Capitol cop
A U.S. flag in South River was lowered to half staff to honor Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Fallen Capitol Police officer was New Jersey native, Air Force veteran
Officer Brian Sicknick grew up in South River and went to Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools.
Military funeral honors for veterans in New York dropped amid pandemic
The New York National Guard conducted about 2,200 fewer ceremonies this year compared to last.
Video captures delivery driver stopping to salute home of Air National Guard member
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Veteran who took delivery job for money to fix roof helped by woman who saw him struggling
Jen Cantell Weiss shared footage on Nov. 15 showing the man, who worked as a delivery driver, struggling to walk up the steps of her home in Ogden as he dropped off her groceries.
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.