These Disabled Vets Escape Through the Intricate Art of Fly Fishing
“When I’m fishing, or tying that fly, I don’t think about the bad stuff. The camaraderie we have built is very special. It’s like a family.” “I try to get […]
Former Military Member Fixes up Texas Vets’ Houses for Nothing
After fighting overseas in Iraq, Arik Modisette came home to pursue a new military goal: become a member of an elite Special Forces unit. So he began the training to […]
Veterans Band Together to Paint WWII Warrior’s Peeling House
“We have your back here, not just overseas. I never met the man. But the important thing is to help. It’s the right thing to do.” In the latter days […]
The First Rock ‘n’ Roll Song Ever Was Written By an Army Vet
In 1951, Ike Turner — who would go onto fame, controversy and more as a musical compliment to his talented ex-wife, Tina — took advantage of a connection through B.B. […]
Florida Tragedy Stirs Up Unfounded, Baseless ‘Rambo Narrative’
After last week’s tragic shooting at the Fort Lauderdale Airport that left five people dead, six wounded and the suspected killer, a military veteran, in handcuffs, a false narrative has […]
High Schoolers Were Pallbearers for Unknown Vietnam Veteran
Six high school students from Mississippi never met Jerry Wayne Pino, a United States Navy veteran who fought in Vietnam, when he was alive, but they were there for him […]
Read George McGovern’s World War II Bomber Pilot Diary
“We had well over 75 holes in our plane. In a way this was a good one to quit on because it made me more thankful than ever that I […]
Record Company Digs Up Lost Gem From Musical Memphis Vietnam Vet
Pablo Picasso once said that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” When Vietnam veteran and former Stax guitarist Johnnie Frierson sat down in his garage, […]
VA Expands Crisis Line Coverage, Doubles Suicide Prevention Staff
This Tuesday, thanks to a new facility in Atlanta, Georgia, there will be twice as many professionals to field Veterans Affairs Veteran Crisis Line calls — calls to the phone […]
Taylor Swift Shows Up With a Guitar, Surprises 96-Year-Old Vet
Cyrus Porter is a Taylor Swift fan. (Big deal right? Join the more than 82 million followers of hers on Twitter alone) But he’s also a World War II veteran. […]
Study: Vets Have ‘Higher Pain Severity’ Than Civilians
According to a new study conducted by the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and captained by the head epidemiologist at the National Center For Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), United […]
Indiana Kid Sends Care Packages to Deployed Military Members
He’s only 12 years old, but Tristan Badia of Granger, Indiana is already well-versed in supporting America’s military. Last holiday season, he successfully packed and sent out 26 boxes of […]
Disabled Army Vet Picking Up Pieces After Fire Destroys Business
“I get kind of emotional about this. I try not to use the word ‘frustrating’. Because I always say, okay, what’s my next opportunity? What’s my next challenge here?” Despite […]
World War II Vet’s Daughter Replaces Money Stolen From Military Family
World War II veteran Herb Sawinski, a United States Marine pilot who went to boot camp in San Diego and worked as a journalist after his service, was 90 years […]
Military Hospitals Recruiting Volunteers for New PTSD Treatment
Doctors and researchers are in the midst of a promising study on the effects of a new treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they need more current and former […]
Hip West Coast Shorts Maker Shows Support With Generous Donation
“Black Friday is a really big sales day — we saw it as an opportunity to really use that momentum to give back to members of our community that are […]
How Pig Meat Could One Day Heal the Wounds of Disabled Veterans
“Personally, for me, this project has been one of the most satisfying projects I’ve worked on. Especially since it can help a population that has sacrificed so much for our […]
An Easier, More Affordable Way for Military Families to Do Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner is a beloved American staple. For many, it’s held high as a supremely patriotic holiday, a feast that belongs uniquely to the people of the red, white and blue. […]
How Veterans Can Improve Their Golf Game (for Free)
One of the leading brands in all of golf, TaylorMade, is paying special tribute to the military community right in time for Veterans Day by making one lucky former or […]
A Handy List of Veterans Day Deals for the Military Community
Every November, the military community is barraged with Veterans Day deals and offers. While it’s a great opportunity to get some savings before the frantic holiday season, the volume of […]