91-Year-Old Vet on Pearl Harbor & How It Spurred Him to Join Navy
Alex Rosetti, a Sharpsville, Pennsylvania resident, was in high school when he heard about the events at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. “I heard about the Pearl Harbor bombing that day […]
West Point to Wear 82nd Airborne Uniforms in Army-Navy Game
This Saturday, when the nation tunes into the annual and storied Army-Navy football game — which pits both service academies, West Point and Annapolis against one another — being playing […]
Navy Sec Recommends Two Sailors Be Upgraded to Medal of Honor
Two United States Navy sailors have officially been recommended by outgoing Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to be upgraded from their Navy Crosses to the highest honor the American military bestows: […]
Disabled Air Force Vet, Service Dog Land Job Together
“We were interviewing people for this position, and he was one of the applicants. And so he showed up for the interview and he had Charlotte with him,” said Jay […]
Soldier Gives Little Boy Fighting Rare Condition His Army Dream
“I was wearing my Army uniform, and I remember how awestruck Xzayvier was, and how much he said he wanted to one day become a soldier. Xzayvier asked me to […]
Army Vet, Family Presented With Mortgage-Free Minnesota Home
A house in Minnesota was in foreclosing, and in the hands of an American bank faced with a decision. They could do what’s normal to do in the financial industry: […]
In Chicago, a Coast Guard Cutter Delivers Christmas Trees
At some point in the late 1800s, an American by the name of Herman Schuenemann started a uniquely generous (maritime) Christmas tradition. He took as many freshly-cut evergreen trees as he […]
Marine Vet Tells His Favorite General ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis Story
He’s a history buff. He’s a legendary United States Marine. And, as of recently, he’s in line to be America’s next defense secretary. He’s retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, […]
Buffalo Marines Buy $75,000 Worth of Toys for Tots
According to Barbara O’Brien of The Buffalo News and United States Marine Staff Sergeant Victor A. Rodriguez, an inspector-instructor training chief at Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, it takes […]
These Veterans Programs Treat PTSD Beneath the Waves
Two nonprofit organizations, both founded to advance the life of military veterans, have made major headway in treating the ailments and disorders that often trouble America’s returning warriors. Only, they […]
There’s a Nationwide ‘Secret Santa’ for American Veterans
“My brother had always been for the underdog. When he passed away, I knew I wanted to help his brothers — I wanted to help veterans.” “[He] really would have […]
U.S. Military Veterans Are Helping to Save Rhinos in South Africa
“A normal poacher you follow just runs. A rhino poacher has rifles, they will shoot at you if they feel their life was in danger. These guys were in the […]
Woman Unearths Lost Valor, Returns It to Fallen Sailor’s Family
The Capitol Flea market, a San Jose event bursting with bargains and bustle, is both a Sunday mainstay and a heralded tradition for many of the northern California city’s natives. For Tammie […]
California Homeless Veteran Buried in Wyoming After Heartfelt Memorial
They didn’t know him in life, but it didn’t matter. In death, hundreds of active and former service members poured out their love for fellow veteran Stephen Reiman, a Californian […]
Pro Football Player Pays Tribute to Late Marine Brother
“You could say he’s the key to all my success so far. That I got in the end zone and did that, it was just a sign to him watching […]
Marine Vet Sells Prized Model Train Set to Help Fellow Marines
Military veteran Michael Marotta has always loved trains. Over the course of decades, he managed to amass an impressive model train collection, about 500 pieces in all, with a few […]
Beachgoer Finds Band With Fallen Soldier’s Name, Drums Up Mystery
Liz Maloney-Triplett does it a few times a week. From her home in Falmouth, Massachussets, she makes her way down to Cape Cod’s Menauhant Beach, and takes a stroll along […]
This Old Military Surgeon Gave Up Drinking One Day & Decided He’d Help Others Do the Same
“It’s about giving back. There’s a saying we have in the field, ‘I can’t keep it … unless you give it away.’” *** For years, as a proud member in […]
Soldier Mother & Football Son Reunite, Give Alabama Stadium Pause
This past Saturday was a momentous one for college football. Not a surprise, really, this weekend every year brings rivals together on the gridiron in bowls and stadiums across the […]
Navy Grants Vet’s Wish, Will Bury Him Where Sub Sank in 1963
“Bud felt that he should’ve been the one to go down with the Thresher, not this other man. All those years, it bothered him.” *** In early April in 1963, […]