At 98, D-Day vet jumps again, with eyes on the big 100 Jump by jump, 98-year-old D-Day veteran Tom Rice is nudging closer to his goal of leaping out of planes at age 100. By: The Associated Press 1 day ago
The ‘Hero of Cologne’ receives his Bronze Star 75 years late When 96-year-old Clarence Smoyer came to Washington Wednesday, he thought he was heading to the Pentagon to sign copies of “Spearhead,” a recent book detailing his exploits as a World War II tank gunner. By: Ashraf Khalil, The Associated Press 2 days ago
Oldest living World War II veteran turns 110 The oldest living veteran of World War II celebrated his 110th birthday Thursday. By: Military Times staff September 12
Marine intelligence officer awarded medal for rescuing unconscious man from burning vehicle Lt. Haluska tried to gain entry to the vehicle with his fists and then a weapon as white smoke turned to black and “fluid began to pool underneath the vehicle. By: Shawn Snow September 10
Funeral set for Texas trooper, Marine veteran who died after April line of duty shooting A public funeral has been set for a state trooper who died more than four months after he was shot while investigating a vehicle collision in South Texas. By: The Associated Press September 3
For some veterans, strangers are family at burial services There were no relatives at Vietnam veteran Stephen Jerald Spicer’s funeral, but his passing didn’t go unnoticed as a few dozen patriotic strangers showed up to honor his service. By: Lisa Maria Garza, The Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel via the AP August 4
11 brothers from Alabama, 158 years of US military service The sons of Ben and Hattie Davis give special meaning to the term “band of brothers.” By: Adrian Sainz, The Associated Press August 1
Statues lowered into ocean for veterans underwater dive memorial The memorial, known as the “Circle of Heroes” and touted as the first of its kind by its creators, will feature 24 concrete statues of service members in total to represent the Air Force, the Army, the Navy, the Marines, and the Coast Guard. By: Diana Stancy Correll July 22
Hundreds attend funeral for veteran with no known relatives Hundreds of people attended the funeral for a Vietnam veteran from Michigan who had no known living relatives. By: The Associated Press July 18
Marine veteran who fought at Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservoir, celebrates turning 100 First Sgt. John Farritor, spent 30 years in Corps ― 20 on active duty and 10 in reserves. By: Apoorva Mittal July 16
98-year-old Marine veteran injured at Battle of Okinawa receives Purple Heart nearly 75 years later The mortar crewman suffered a blast concussion on May 14, 1945. By: Ariana Puzzo July 15
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