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101-year-old WWII veteran commissions grandson during Air Force Academy graduation

Walter and his son, William, traveled from their home in New York to Colorado so Walter could commission his grandson, Joseph. “I’m so excited for him,” William said. “He’s fulfilling his dream, and he was so ...

Veteran commits suicide in VA parking lot after allegedly being denied care

The man you can see in this photo is 76-year-old Peter A. Kaisen. Peter served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1962, and was a retired police officer out of Long Beach. He ...

Homeless twin veterans, aged 84, would rather be in war than living on the streets

The twins bought a house in California from their mother in the 1980s, living there happily for almost two decades. In 2007, however, they took a loan to fix the roof on the house, but didn’t ...

Kansas city refuse to let veterans stay homeless, and so build them their own town for free

According to reports, the Veterans Community Project has spent the past two years planning planning and constructing 13 homes, built specifically for veterans in the area. In addition to having a place to hang their ...

Man spends his one day off cleaning forgotten veterans’ tombstones

The Good Cemeterian, Andrew Lumish, takes time out of his busy life to visit the tombstones of the long-since fallen around the Tampa Bay area. His work is truly something to behold. Andrew runs a ...

Korean War veteran’s family can’t attend his funeral so the cemetery is asking for the public’s help

Hezekiah Perkins, 90, served in the United States Army during the Korean War and will be buried with full Military Honors. According to reports, Perkins prearranged and paid for his funeral over 20 years ago. Tomorrow ...

95-year-old WWII veteran will finally graduate from high school after waiting almost 80 years

While he was in school, per his family, Charles was an accomplished student. He was Junior Class President, lettered in three different sports, and was a successful boxer. However, he heard the call of duty ...

World War II veteran tours memorials in Washington D.C. — suddenly dies on Honor Flight home

Frank Manchel, who was an Army technical sergeant during World War II, recently flew from San Diego to Washington D.C. along with 82 veterans and their guardians and volunteers. The day after the veterans arrived, they ...

99-year-old WWII veteran will participate in graduation 70 years after earning degree

In 1943, Johnson made history when she enlisted in the United States Army. She became part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, which was the only all-black female battalion stationed ...

Veteran surprises teen who saved his life, presents her with US Navy dolphins pin

On April 2, high school senior Lexi Lindsey was heading to a Justin Timberlake concert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, when an unusual sight on the side of the road caused her to slow down. ...