2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Army warns soldiers to be ready for potential violence by incels at 'Joker' screenings: reports
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.
Military sees frustrating trend as suicides spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides surged this year to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military suicides surged this year to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
Army staff sergeant charged in West Point cadet's death
A staff sergeant is facing charges in a rollover accident that killed a U.S. Military Academy cadet during training exercises this summer, Army officials confirmed Thursday.
A staff sergeant is facing charges in a rollover accident that killed a U.S. Military Academy cadet during training exercises this summer, Army officials confirmed Thursday.
Veterans hit NYC streets on horseback to raise suicide awareness
When Mitchell Reno returned home after fighting overseas with the U.S. military, he says he had to face a whole new battle: substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. But now he is three and a half years sober and on the road to recovery, thanks to BraveHearts equine therapy program for veterans.
When Mitchell Reno returned home after fighting overseas with the U.S. military, he says he had to face a whole new battle: substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. But now he is three and a half years sober and on the road to recovery, thanks to BraveHearts equine therapy program for veterans.
Organization helps veterans go from ?Helmets to Hardhats?
Returning to civilian life can be very difficult for veterans, but the organization "Helmets to Hardhats" is trying to make it easier, helping retired and transitioning active-duty soldiers find career opportunities.
Returning to civilian life can be very difficult for veterans, but the organization "Helmets to Hardhats" is trying to make it easier, helping retired and transitioning active-duty soldiers find career opportunities.
Deadly attack in Syria
An explosion killed two U.S. military service members and two American civilians who were on a routine patrol in northern Syria. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
An explosion killed two U.S. military service members and two American civilians who were on a routine patrol in northern Syria. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack.
Coast Guard members on duty during shutdown
Sector New York, based on Staten Island, is the U.S. Coast Guard's busiest operational field command in the United States. About a thousand employees watch over New York Harbor. Many of them say they are gearing up for what could be a very big struggle in the coming weeks as their bills pile up while their paychecks are on hold.
Sector New York, based on Staten Island, is the U.S. Coast Guard's busiest operational field command in the United States. About a thousand employees watch over New York Harbor. Many of them say they are gearing up for what could be a very big struggle in the coming weeks as their bills pile up while their paychecks are on hold.
Navy SEAL museum on Long Island closer to reality
Loved ones and elected officials on Friday broke ground on a Navy SEAL museum named after the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Long Island native.
Loved ones and elected officials on Friday broke ground on a Navy SEAL museum named after the late Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and a Long Island native.
Veterans bond with horses
Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.
Simonette Lezama had never ridden a horse before until she joined a therapeutic riding program through Great Strides Long Island. The nonprofit offers horseback riding lessons to veterans and their immediate families free of charge. The program, which so far has 13 veterans enrolled, includes taking care of, riding and interacting with the horses. It is offered seven days a week for an hour each time.
Supporting veterans
We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.
We know how to celebrate veterans. Once a year, Veterans Day parades are filled with smiles and appreciation. But the next 364 days that follow leave some veterans feeling forgotten.
Homes for gold star families
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced the gold star family home program, which will provide mortgage-free homes to surviving military spouses and their young children.
Relay for Heroes race
Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.
Relay for Heroes race, which starts and ends at the Intrepid Museum, benefits the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, a nonprofit that supports the construction of traumatic brain injury treatment and research centers on military bases across the country.
Someone is stealing massive bells from buoys in Maine, Coast Guard says
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.
The U.S. Coast Guard is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits stealing bells from buoys in bays off the coast of Maine.
What would the Space Force be?
During an address to a Space Council meeting, President Trump announced the formation of a Space Force to become a new branch of the United States military. He said that he is directing the Pentagon to create the space force as an independent service branch to join the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Trump ordered the Department of Defense to "immediately begin the process."
During an address to a Space Council meeting, President Trump announced the formation of a Space Force to become a new branch of the United States military. He said that he is directing the Pentagon to create the space force as an independent service branch to join the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Trump ordered the Department of Defense to "immediately begin the process."
Bob Woodruff Foundation and NFL team up
The Bob Woodruff Foundation announced an exclusive partnership with the NFL to support the leagues initiatives for military veterans.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation announced an exclusive partnership with the NFL to support the leagues initiatives for military veterans.
Troops volunteering during Fleet Week
In town for New York Fleet Week, some military personnel decided to volunteer within the community. Several service members refreshed the Brownsville Senior Center in Brooklyn on Thursday.
In town for New York Fleet Week, some military personnel decided to volunteer within the community. Several service members refreshed the Brownsville Senior Center in Brooklyn on Thursday.
Veterans to climb Denali
Marine Corps Sgt. Kirstie Ennis and Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Sheehan have both retired from the service. Though, for the past two years, they've been prepping for a new mission: the pair plans on becoming the first all-female veteran team to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Marine Corps Sgt. Kirstie Ennis and Air Force Senior Airman Katelyn Sheehan have both retired from the service. Though, for the past two years, they've been prepping for a new mission: the pair plans on becoming the first all-female veteran team to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Veterans in Residence Program
WeWork and Bunker Labs are offering a new Veterans in Residence Program that gives military veterans-turned-entrepreneurs access to free workspace and programming to help them grow their ventures. The program has 100 veterans participating in 6-month cohorts in 10 cities in the country. Mike Steadman is community manager of the Veterans in Residence Program here in New York City. He is also a Marine. Mike served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps for five years. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and then to Japan and the Philippines in 2014.
WeWork and Bunker Labs are offering a new Veterans in Residence Program that gives military veterans-turned-entrepreneurs access to free workspace and programming to help them grow their ventures. The program has 100 veterans participating in 6-month cohorts in 10 cities in the country. Mike Steadman is community manager of the Veterans in Residence Program here in New York City. He is also a Marine. Mike served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps for five years. He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and then to Japan and the Philippines in 2014.
Trump frustrated by border wall delays
Until he gets his border wall, President Donald Trump announced he wants to deploy the U.S. military to secure the border with Mexico. The White House later said Trump wants to mobilize the National Guard. The president was still fired up as he has been for days about illegal immigration. Federal law prohibits the use of active duty service members for law enforcement inside the U.S., unless specifically authorized by Congress. But over the past 12 years, presidents have twice sent National Guard troops to the border to bolster security and assist with surveillance and other support.
Until he gets his border wall, President Donald Trump announced he wants to deploy the U.S. military to secure the border with Mexico. The White House later said Trump wants to mobilize the National Guard. The president was still fired up as he has been for days about illegal immigration. Federal law prohibits the use of active duty service members for law enforcement inside the U.S., unless specifically authorized by Congress. But over the past 12 years, presidents have twice sent National Guard troops to the border to bolster security and assist with surveillance and other support.