Rockets hit Iraq air base with US troops; no word on casualties

A barrage of Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi air base that houses American troops south of the city of Mosul on Friday, two security officials said. There was no immediate word of casualties from the attack.

‘My Brother Vinny’ helps Westchester vets who need it most

Veterans all across the nation sometimes find themselves falling on hard times after serving their country, with some 40,000 homeless veterans spread out across the nation. 

Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs

This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD. 

9/11 Museum's new exhibit chronicles the search for Osama Bin Laden

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan held a special preview of a new exhibit entitled Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden, a narrative time table that chronicles the decade-long search to bring the terrorist leader to justice.

Zachary Iscol on veterans and mental health
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New York City's annual Veterans Day Parade is on Monday, Nov. 11. Zachary Iscol will be one of the grand marshals at the parade. The decorated Marine veteran is the co-founder of Headstrong, an organization that provides free mental health care to former service men and women, and Task and Purpose, a publication by and for veterans and members of the military.

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

Special exhibit about the search for Osama Bin Laden
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The 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan held a special preview of a new exhibit entitled Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden, a narrative time table that chronicles the decade-long search to bring the terrorist leader to justice.

Feds: NY company illegally sold Chinese surveillance equipment to U.S. military, others

A Long Island firm sold tens of millions of dollars in Chinese-made surveillance and other sensitive security equipment to customers, including the U.S. military, by falsely claiming it was made in America, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Vietnam veteran serves her country with a paintbrush and palette
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Barbara Chiminello, a Vietnam veteran who lost her brother in the war, now creates paintings to help soothe patients awaiting procedures at New York's VA Hospital.

‘Filled with solemn pride’: How the end of the ‘war to end all wars’ brought about Veterans Day

Veterans Day is known as an occasion to take pause and reflect on the immense sacrifices that veterans have made to protect our freedoms, but the date of the federal holiday, Nov. 11, holds an additional significance.

Trump to kick off NYC Veterans Day Parade next week

A veterans organization says President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to kick off the New York City Veterans Day Parade next week.

Suffolk County police officer serving his community after being injured serving his country
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Matias Ferreira,a Suffolk County police officer has been serving his community with honor, even though he lost both his legs below the knee while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan.

Brothers who served in WWII honored in New Jersey

Vincent and Leslie Hynes are brothers who also served in the Navy during World War II. Officials in Madison, New Jersey, honored the veterans for their service.

Brothers and WWII veterans honored in New Jersey
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Vincent and Leslie Hynes are brothers who also served in the Navy during World War II. Officials in Madison, New Jersey, honored the veterans for their service.

Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen raise money for veterans

Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen hit the stage together to help raise over $5.7 million at this year's Stand Up for Heroes fundraiser, which benefits injured veterans and their families.