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Army veteran prepares meals for truckers stranded on icy roads during storm

As many states in the U.S. have declared a state of emergency following unprecedented winter weather drivers have faced dangerous road conditions. A powerful storm brought high winds and blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest last ...

Vietnam veteran turns cargo trailers into temporary housing for homeless vets

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, during the past three years, homelessness has been on the rise and the pandemic has only made it worse. While countless shelters and organizations are working around ...

100-year-old WWII veteran receives service medals after waiting 75 years

A 100-year-old World War II veteran finally received the recognition he deserved more than seven decades earlier. Walter Ness, who operated a wood-hull minesweeper in the Pacific Theater during WWII, recently received three long overdue ...

“Kill him with his own gun” – Veteran cop recalls being threatened by MAGA mob in DC as he lay on the floor

First-hand accounts are emerging from the law enforcement officers caught up in last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol building and they make for uncomfortable reading. One police officer has described being stunned and injured ...

15-year veteran police officer dies by suicide days after responding to Capitol Hill riot – rest in peace

A second U.S. Capitol police officer and 15-year veteran has died after taking his own life just days following responding to the riots on Capitol Hill. As per reports, Howard Liebengood, 51, became the second ...

93-year-old veteran carves walking sticks to raise money for food pantry

At 93 years old veteran John Hobson is showing no signs of slowing down. At an age when he should be sitting back, relaxing, and letting others take care of him, the former Air Force ...

Veteran who says drinking beer everyday is the key to a long life turns 103

There are many healthy experts who will give you the usual tips on how to life a longer life: eat more vegetables, drink more water, etc. But one veteran who just celebrated his incredible 103rd ...

Students build tiny homes for homeless veterans

Architecture students are putting their skills to the test in the most useful way by building tiny homes for veterans. The talented Texas students have completed their second 209-square foot home for a homeless veteran ...

Former homeless veteran and mother of six becomes 1st-generation college graduate

Not everyone starts out with the same advantages in life, some people have all the odds stacked against them and yet defy all expectations to succeed in the most exceptional way. LaKendra Mackey sacrificed her ...

Former homeless veteran, mom of 6 set to become first-generation college graduate – well done, LaKendra

A former homeless veteran is breaking down barriers after doing enough to become a first-generation graduate from UA-Little Rock. As per reports, LaKendra Mackey is a mother to no less than six children, so one ...