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Stories
Memorial Day not just for barbecues, beach fun
On Monday, May 28, many from this community will join me at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor those members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Memorial... MORE about Memorial Day not just for barbecues, beach fun
District returns to Armed Forces Day in Torrance
The Los Angeles District returned to the City of Torrance to participate in its 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration May 19. MORE about District returns to Armed Forces Day in Torrance
Taps anniversary honors national song of...
Intermingled with song birds and reverent silence, 200 buglers from around the country collectively sounded America's most recognizable bugle call May 19, 2012, at Arlington National Cemetery for... MORE about Taps anniversary honors national song of remembrance
Fort Hood, Central Texas welcome Vietnam vets...
Fort Hood, Texas, kicked off Phantom Warrior Week, a week-long celebration of service, with a long overdue homecoming ceremony and a bit of closure. MORE about Fort Hood, Central Texas welcome Vietnam vets home
Natick Soldier Systems Center welcomes veterans...
On a normal day at the Natick Soldier Systems Center's dining facility, Soldiers mull in and out, get their lunch and go back to their place of duty. Recently, the facility was filled with stories... MORE about Natick Soldier Systems Center welcomes veterans for Armed Forces Day
President signs order to counter abuse of...
More than 10,000 Soldiers and family members watched April 27 as President Obama signed an executive order targeting "bad actors" in higher education whom he said have used aggressive and... MORE about President signs order to counter abuse of veterans by schools
Horses help veterans deal with post traumatic...
Veterans with PTSD saddle up with horse therapy to combat their condition. MORE about Horses help veterans deal with post traumatic stress
Oldest living female vet is honored
102-year-old Bea Cohen is honored by the state of California for her efforts during World War II. MORE about Oldest living female vet is honored
Women veterans mark 60th anniversary of Korean...
Women veterans of what is often referred to as the "Forgotten War" celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, March 9, 2012. MORE about Women veterans mark 60th anniversary of Korean War
Soldiers compete for spot on Warrior Games Army...
About 70 Soldiers from across the country brought their "A" game to the Warrior Games clinics at Fort Meade, Md., to train and compete in sitting volleyball, track and field, and cycling... MORE about Soldiers compete for spot on Warrior Games Army team
Obama announces housing relief for veterans
Obama announced steps Tuesday to provide housing relief to veterans, service members and their families. MORE about Obama announces housing relief for veterans
African-American veteran tells history
As George Boggess sat relaxing in a day room at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C., the African-American recalled some of his life experiences over the last 100 years. An Army... MORE about African-American veteran tells history
Wounded warrior finds career success after...
Retired Army Capt. Alvin Shell suffered severe burns saving his fellow Soldiers' lives in Iraq -- actions that earned praise from his leaders and spurred President Barack Obama to hail him as a... MORE about Wounded warrior finds career success after service
Iraq vets share experiences before White House...
More than 60 troops and veterans came together at a local hotel as they prepared to receive an honor they have all earned: the nation's thanks for their service. MORE about Iraq vets share experiences before White House dinner
Employers commit to hiring vets, wounded...
Representatives from the military and government signed the Wounded Warrior Employment Community Covenant, which commits federal agencies to hire wounded warriors and their family members, share... MORE about Employers commit to hiring vets, wounded warriors
White House to honor Iraq War veterans
Seventy-eight veterans of the Iraq War and their families will be honored Wednesday at the White House. MORE about White House to honor Iraq War veterans
Military spouse employment focus of career fair
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched the fourth pillar of its Hiring Our Heroes initiative today during the Military Spouse Career Forum at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in... MORE about Military spouse employment focus of career fair
Veteran programs give back to Soldiers, family...
Through National Military Services, Veterans of Foreign Wars' programs can provide support and assistance to Soldiers and their family members throughout the world. MORE about Veteran programs give back to Soldiers, family members
2/3 Aviation helps veterans remember Pearl...
Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, Third Combat Aviation Brigade, Third Infantry Division, spent the afternoon at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler, Ga., with some World War II veterans... MORE about 2/3 Aviation helps veterans remember Pearl Harbor
Watervliet Arsenal supports Veterans on their...
On a cool, breezy November morning, the Arsenal, with its friends from inside and outside of the fence line, showed up with 18 vehicles and about 100 folks to honor our nation's Veterans in front... MORE about Watervliet Arsenal supports Veterans on their day
Wounded veteran receives key to new home, life
Homes for Our Troops gave retired Cpl. Jeffery Williams the keys to his brand new home, built just for him, in a key ceremony Saturday. MORE about Wounded veteran receives key to new home, life
MilConnect is new online portal for DOD...
A range of information about Defense Department benefits information and eligibility is now available online, the director of the Defense Manpower Data Center said yesterday. MORE about MilConnect is new online portal for DOD beneficiaries
Veterans get boost as Obama signs tax credits...
President Barack Obama delivered a clear message today when he signed two new tax credits into law to increase the hiring of military veterans and wounded warriors. MORE about Veterans get boost as Obama signs tax credits into law
ANAD participates in Veterans Day parades
Anniston Army Depot participated in Veterans Day activities for the cities of Anniston and Gadsden. MORE about ANAD participates in Veterans Day parades
Columbia's Veterans Day parade
South Carolina Army National Guard tactical vehicles drive through downtown Columbia, S.C., during the city's Veterans Day parade Nov. 11, 2011. MORE about Columbia's Veterans Day parade
Lincoln grand review: Civil War Soldiers...
Fort McNair's parade field hosted a sesquicentennial commemoration of President Abraham Lincoln's Grand Review of the Army of the Potomac Nov. 12. MORE about Lincoln grand review: Civil War Soldiers remembered
Scouts pay tribute to veterans with project at...
Boy Scouts clean headstones of Americans who died in Belgium during World War I in honor of Veterans Day. MORE about Scouts pay tribute to veterans with project at Flanders Field
Thank you for serving: Columbia, post salute...
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Fort Jackson held a wreath-laying ceremony Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day. Post officials and units also participated in the city of Columbia's annual Veterans Day parade... MORE about Thank you for serving: Columbia, post salute veterans with parade, wreath laying
Fort Drum honors America's warriors on Veterans...
FORT DRUM, N.Y. --- Soldiers, veterans, their loved ones and Fort Drum community members gathered in a cold and windy Memorial Park to honor the sacrifices of American service members past and... MORE about Fort Drum honors America's warriors on Veterans Day
Post honors veterans during ceremony
FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Hundreds of Fort Rucker Soldiers, civilian employees and Family members joined local veterans, mayors and other officials to thank, honor and remember the nation's veterans at... MORE about Post honors veterans during ceremony
SMDC joins community to celebrate Veterans Day
SMDC participated in the Veterans Memorial Park Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting followed by the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11 in Huntsville, Ala. MORE about SMDC joins community to celebrate Veterans Day
SMDC runs to support veterans
Soldiers and Civilians run to honor veterans MORE about SMDC runs to support veterans
Chicago Bears salute Veterans
The Chicago Bears hosted more than 100 service members for their home game against the Detroit Lions MORE about Chicago Bears salute Veterans
Korean War veterans get overdue welcome home
Sixty years after their country forgot them, the Tennessee Valley's Korean War veterans finally received the fanfare and recognition they deserve. MORE about Korean War veterans get overdue welcome home
Veteran Honorees Recognized During Luncheon
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--This year's Veteran of the Year isn't a veteran. Rather, the awardee is a group of veterans along with spouses, friends and supporters who have used their love of... MORE about Veteran Honorees Recognized During Luncheon
Veterans honored in valley
VALLEY, Ala. - Jim Darden is a big man on campus. Or at least he was on November 10th. That's when Darden, a retired Major General, was honored along with about 25 other community veterans at a... MORE about Veterans honored in valley
Watervliet Arsenal supports Veterans on their...
After months of planning and coordination, the Arsenal fielded what one City of Albany Parade Committee member said was the largest parade contingent in memory. On a cool, breezy morning, the... MORE about Watervliet Arsenal supports Veterans on their day
Paying tribute to America's veterans
President Barack Obama placed a wreath honoring America's veterans at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia, on the 93rd anniversary of the armistice ending... MORE about Paying tribute to America's veterans
Downloads
Resources
- Army STAND-TO!: 2011 Veterans Day
- Presidential Proclamation: Veterans Day 2011
- Defense.gov: Veterans Day 2011
- The History of Veterans Day
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Joining Forces
- National Personnel Records Center
- Retiree Career Management
- Department of Labor: Veterans Employment and Training Service
- Army.mil: Veterans Resources
- Veterans Day -- Nov. 11
- Korean War Veterans
- Military Funeral Honors
- Veterans Info Channel and Learning Center
