Tag: Veterans

  • Helping Others: Marine Veteran Will Donate Part of Liver to Infant

    Helping Others: Marine Veteran Will Donate Part of Liver to Infant

    As Americans, we can always depend on our servicemen and women to go above and beyond. However, one Marine veteran has gone a step further, volunteering to donate part of his liver to an infant. According to News12, Marine veteran, John Rubino from Stamford, New York, is donating yet another…

  • WWII Veteran Surprised on 101st Birthday

    WWII Veteran Surprised on 101st Birthday

    On Saturday afternoon, the Texas community surprised World War II veteran, James William Niederer, celebrating his 101st birthday. According to FOX 4, an Army supply truck wheeled Niederer around in style, along with several other vehicles. He was also presented with a camp helmet. It only made his birthday more…

  • Military Veterans Bond Over Hunting Expedition in Snowy Winterscape

    Military Veterans Bond Over Hunting Expedition in Snowy Winterscape

    Veterans in our military often leave their branch of choice with mental wounds, as well as physical ones. Many organizations exist for the sole purpose of helping them adjust and acclimate to civilian life. Some will persist in that regard, no matter what challenges they face. On that front, snow…

  • For-Profit Schools Reportedly Accused of Preying on Military Veterans

    For-Profit Schools Reportedly Accused of Preying on Military Veterans

    The Biden administration recently announced a plan to forgive over $400 million in student loans based on predatory or misleading lending in the for-profit education sector. Many veterans who sought accessible, affordable college credentials at these for-profit institutions now want their money back. The military borrowers, many of whom used…

  • How Veterans Can Take Advantage of the ‘Great Resignation’

    How Veterans Can Take Advantage of the ‘Great Resignation’

    The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained the economy through both unbridled fiat currency printing and global supply chain manipulation. But after all darkness comes a dawn; and as the world adjusts to a new “normal,” small slivers of change emerge as much-needed evolutions of society. One such change came in the…

  • World War II Veteran Receives Cards from Across World for 95th Birthday

    World War II Veteran Receives Cards from Across World for 95th Birthday

    When World War II veteran Don Brown turned 95 this past Wednesday, his birthday celebration had already been buzzing for weeks. That’s because, in anticipation of his big day, Don’s daughter Julie asked complete strangers to send him birthday cards. And so far, he’s already received 180 of them. “He’s…

  • Veteran Recovers Stolen Truck But His Bagpipes Are Still Missing

    Veteran Recovers Stolen Truck But His Bagpipes Are Still Missing

    A veteran recently had his truck stolen and was lucky enough to recover it shortly afterward. However, his luck only extended so far, as his prized bagpipes are still missing. Brian Leslie is an Air Force veteran with a 25-year career as a lieutenant colonel, the Detroit Free Press reports.…

  • 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Celebrated With Quilt of Valor

    100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Celebrated With Quilt of Valor

    Between 1939 to 1945, nearly 16 million Americans fought for their country in World War II. Today, one of those proud Veterans is celebrated with the gift of a Quilt of Valor. The 100-year-old former fighter, Harold Brunswick “Bud” Long, is one of the 240,000 remaining surviving veterans still alive…

  • Veterans Bond Over Sturgeon Fishing Expedition

    Veterans Bond Over Sturgeon Fishing Expedition

    For many veterans, adjusting to civilian life can be rough. One method many use to find solace is some kind of group activity together. In a recent case, a group of veterans bonded over a sturgeon spearing expedition together. Spectrum News 1 reports a group of 20 military veterans came…

  • Desert Storm Veteran Opens Up Patriotic Sub Shop, Serves First Responders for Free

    Desert Storm Veteran Opens Up Patriotic Sub Shop, Serves First Responders for Free

    Everyone has their own way to give back to those who served and our first responders. A Desert Storm veteran is doing his part by not only opening a patriotic sub shop but serving the two groups for free. Bobby Howard proudly owns Howie’s Premium Subs and Shakes, a sub…

  • WWII Veteran Reflects on Flying Combat Missions, Celebrates 100th Birthday

    WWII Veteran Reflects on Flying Combat Missions, Celebrates 100th Birthday

    Ellis McClintock had never seen an airplane before. When the 22-year-old joined the Army Air Corps, he didn’t envision himself as a navigator for a B-17 bomber. After all, the young man was just a farmer from Kansas. But like many others who were drafted overseas to fight in WWII,…

  • Air Force Veteran’s Emotional Artwork Shows Life in Military Service

    Air Force Veteran’s Emotional Artwork Shows Life in Military Service

    Whether currently in service or afterward, veterans have developed a multitude of ways to express what they’re feeling and have been through. One piece of emotional art is making the rounds online after an Air Force veteran shared it on social media channels. Nitin Welde, a former Indian Air Force…

  • Army Veteran Restores Combat Tanks to Preserve Military History

    Army Veteran Restores Combat Tanks to Preserve Military History

    Plenty of organizations exist to honor those who served, but one Army veteran received a unique opportunity. His method of preserving and tributing military history involved restoring combat tanks. Robert Bowyer received the chance to do so after a longtime Muskegon company sought a way to honor those who served…

  • Young Veteran Couple Get Valentine’s Day Surprise from NBA Legend

    Young Veteran Couple Get Valentine’s Day Surprise from NBA Legend

    Organizations dedicated to helping our military veterans are already a boon, but a recent couple got the surprise of their life. On top of a generous Valentine’s day gift, they received it from an NBA legend. NBA superstar Muggsy Bogues helped cement the gift for veteran couple Forrest Severson and…

  • Super Bowl 2022: NFL Honoring Air Force 75th Anniversary With Special Pregame Flyover

    Super Bowl 2022: NFL Honoring Air Force 75th Anniversary With Special Pregame Flyover

    The Super Bowl serves not just as a celebration of football this year, with the NFL tributing the Air Force too. To honor the military branch’s 75th anniversary, a special pregame flyover will occur. Fox News reports the NFL is honoring the Air Force by having five elite pilots take…

  • Richard Overton, Who Died as Oldest WWII Veteran, Waiting on Headstone Three Years After Death

    Richard Overton, Who Died as Oldest WWII Veteran, Waiting on Headstone Three Years After Death

    You may have heard of Richard Overton years ago as the oldest World War II veteran who died at the age of 112. Despite passing away in 2018, he still hasn’t received his headstone three years later. Overton doubled as the oldest living American before dying on December 27, 2018.…

  • Air Force Veteran Reflects on Lessons Learned Flying in Vietnam

    Air Force Veteran Reflects on Lessons Learned Flying in Vietnam

    Today we are taking a moment to honor Bill Brunson, an Air Force veteran who flew C-130s during his tour in Vietnam. 75-year-old Bill Brunson was born in Albany, Georgia, although nowadays he resides on St. Simons Island right off the Georgia coast. He recently spoke to The Brunswick News…

  • Korean Veteran’s Remains Returning to Texas After Disappearing 70 Years Ago

    Korean Veteran’s Remains Returning to Texas After Disappearing 70 Years Ago

    A Korean War veteran came home recently as U.S. Army officials brought his remains to the states 70 years after the man disappeared. Army Cpl. Marvin D. Actkinson, was 18 when he disappeared in 1950. Last year, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the man’s remains. North Korea turned over…

  • Filling Ranks: Half a Million Veterans Re-Entered Work Force in January 2022

    Filling Ranks: Half a Million Veterans Re-Entered Work Force in January 2022

    While the unemployment rate for veterans jumped in January, the number of vets finding jobs did as well. Last month’s surge of veterans getting jobs also figured into the nationwide trend of more Americans finding work.  The Military Times reported on the new numbers after the federal government announced the latest jobs…

  • Bob Dole Laid to Rest in Arlington Cemetery in Funeral Ceremony

    Bob Dole Laid to Rest in Arlington Cemetery in Funeral Ceremony

    Senator Bob Dole was laid to rest with a three-volley salute and full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. The Kansas native and decorated WWII hero died on December 5, 2021, after a battle with lung cancer. He was 98. Services at Arlington had been pending for weeks as…

  • WWII Veteran Who Credited Long Life to Coors Light Dies at 104

    WWII Veteran Who Credited Long Life to Coors Light Dies at 104

    Humans have been looking for the secret to a long life for ages, but have never found a magic formula. According to WWII Veteran Andrew E. Slavonic, his secret ingredient was one crisp Coors Light every day. Slavonic passed away at 104 years old on December 27th, 2021.  Slavonic’s love…

  • WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday With Friends and Family

    WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday With Friends and Family

    A World War II veteran just celebrated his 100th birthday in Oklahoma, according to friends and family. Born in 1922, Bert Barnett enlisted in the service as a young flight engineer, eventually serving as a teacher at the Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. Well-wishers of all ages came…

  • Navy Veterans Open Barbershop, Safe Haven for Other Military Members

    Navy Veterans Open Barbershop, Safe Haven for Other Military Members

    Navy veterans started an Arizona barbershop that turned into “The Spot” for all military members. Charles Jackson, an Army veteran who served multiple tours, started the Chandler, Ariz. barbershop. Veteran and customer Tyler Sundsmo recently got his hair cut there by fellow Navy veteran and barber Johnathan Clarke. While Clarke…

  • Army Veteran Honored With Tickets to Super Bowl XVI

    Army Veteran Honored With Tickets to Super Bowl XVI

    A Tennessee veteran and his active-duty Army wife are going to the Super Bowl, thanks to the kindness of NFL player Deandre Hopkins. Sgt. Melvin Gatewood, a Purple Heart recipient, and his wife, Shalonda, will head to Inglewood, Calif., to see the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals in Super…

  • Vietnam Veteran Takes to Skies in WWII Era Plane

    Vietnam Veteran Takes to Skies in WWII Era Plane

    An Arizona Vietnam Veteran got a rare treat, flying a WWII Era Plane this past weekend. AZFamily reported on retired Col. Richard “Dick” Toliver’s opportunity to fly the “Amazing Grace” aircraft, thanks to a veteran organization.  Call it a special birthday present, too. The veteran made the flight on the eve…