Most Popular Veterans Stories

Honor Flight

by Marcia Schonberg

That goal is to ensure that all living World War II veterans get a chance to see the memorial that was erected to honor their service and sacrifice.

Arlington Wreath Project

by Tracy Leinberger-Leonardi

On a cold December day, a crowd of more than 1,000 volunteers-from civilians and soldiers to toddlers and senior citizens-waits quietly, solemnly at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

An American Life

by Richard McVey

A smile breaks across the face of Jimmy Gentry, 81, as he stands before a sea of young faces at Bethesda Elementary School in Thompson's Station, Tenn. (pop. 1,283).

A World War I Aviator Looks Back

by Marcia Schonberg

Crooks is among the last serving pilots from World War I, researchers say, but even more remarkable are his recollections, recounted as slowly as his gait, but sprinkled with intricate details—amazingly so, given they occurred nearly a century ago.

We Can Handle It

shared by Richard Bergquist

The following story is based upon personal recollections of events that took place while on a mission in the spring of 1969 serving as a nineteen year old door gunner.

After 57 years, WWII Corsair wreckage found (Major Quintus B. Nelson)

shared by narawhiz

Finding, mapping and identifying WWII U. S. Corsair fighter crash site, Malakal Harbor, 12-14 March 2003.        Maj. Quintus B. NelsonDr. Patrick Scannon Md. PhD t

A Tribute to All Veterans

by Marti Attoun

A Kansas town's tribute becomes a national holiday

Ron Wanek's Salute to Veterans

by Michael Martin

Ken Burns: The Man Behind The War

by Michael McCall

Award-winning documentary moviemaker Ken Burns admits to two obsessions: film and family. "There's really little else that occupies my time," says Burns, whose seven-part series titled The War begins Sept. 23 on PBS.

Remembered Soldiers, Forgotten War

by Marti Attoun

Ron Broward, 73, removes a ragged black-and-white snapshot from his wallet and recalls a birthday gift given to him 55 years ago by his childhood friend and fellow U.S. Marine, Warren Rarick.

Bugles Across America

by Marti Attoun

Tom Day stands silently while the final prayers are said and the casket flag is folded. Then he lifts his bugle in white-gloved hands and sounds Taps in notes that are as strong and powerful as a crisp salute.

Treating the Troops

by Sandy Summers

Two heavy-duty mixers rest on Jeanette Cram’s kitchen countertop in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (pop. 33,862), waiting to prepare dozens of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin or snickerdoodle cookies.

Firebase Ripcord

shared by ripolicz

In July of 1970 my company was to assalt a hill called 805. It was July 12. Iremember the day well. It was my 21st birthday. We took the hill without any opposition. Thought we had it made. Not hardl

My Story 1962-1999

shared by Patrick Marshall

  My Story  SFC Patrick W. Marshall, USA RetPioneer, California                    &

Code Talkers

by Michael Nolan

Although some 400 Navajos served in the Marine signal corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II and are perhaps best known as code talkers, American Indian military men have used their native languages since World War I.

For Women Who Served

by Gayle Goddard-Taylor

The Rat Story from a letter written Dec. 22, 1943 to wife Venice Allen Crossen

shared by Sue Crossen McCreery

My Dear-  Sit down easy, relax, and listen quietly.  It isn’t that I expect you to believe me, but here is what actually happens at this end.  There are native troops in the area

Just one of Many " Iron Men of Metz"

shared by Old Blueeyes

My brother William H Bitgood was a member of the 95th division from its activation up untill its deactivation during ww2. The division landed on Omaha beach a few weeks after the D-day invasion and b

War Department Citation: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS

shared by Alvin B. Hickox

"For extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on Okinawa Shima, on 28 May 1945. At about 0930, the 2d platoon of Company E, 306th Infantry, attacked a hill in the vicinity of Ishimmi, O

va lied in federal court to cover up the 12 millio dollars that was stolen in credit union.

shared by tom redding

The va has lied in federal court!  They told the court that they have destoryed my medical records under my 1989 retirement.  They claim that i got my retirement in 1991.  They keeped