Salute to Service: Honoring U.S. Marine Veteran Travis Horr
FOX5 is committed to honoring heroes in our community in our weekly segment, Salute to Service. This week’s nominee is Travis Horr of Washington, D.C. Travis served in the Marine Corps Infantry, and was stationed at the historic Marine Barracks, “8th and I” in D.C., as well as Camp Pendleton.
WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy
World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.
US Vets holds first Memorial Day ceremony in DC since the start of the pandemic
U.S. Vets, an organization focused on tackling homelessness among veterans, holds its first Memorial Day ceremony since the start of the pandemic to honor those who died in the line of duty.
Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
Iconic Tuskegee Airman Gen. Charles McGee passes away at 102
Iconic Tuskegee Airman pilot Brigadier General Charles McGee has passed at 102 years old.
Wounded veterans being recruited as baseball umpires in their communities
The Wounded Warrior Program has a 12-day, all-expenses-paid retreat called Umpire Academy for those who want to learn how to be an umpire, and can actually become one in their community.
'There should only be one unknown soldier:' Project seeks to share WWII hero stories
A unique project called “Stories Behind the Stars” is seeking to ensure we remember WWII heroes in a more personal way.
Female veterans, service members share hope for improved healthcare after bill signed
Female service members and veterans have been fighting for years for better healthcare and safety. Now, a recently passed bill is giving the fastest growing group within the veteran community some hope.
Veterans adaptive tennis
A special program based at Walter Reed in Bethesda helps veterans recover through tennis.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris visits DC bakery honoring vets
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff visited Georgetown eatery Dog Tag Bakery on Veterans Day to meet with veteran alumni from the bakery's fellowship program.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Cobb County WW2 veteran celebrating 101st birthday
Brayton Paul loves all kinds of ice cream and still builds model airplanes.
Homeless veteran delivers his own baby in the car he and his wife are living in
Caleb Harris served in the US Forces, and was going to college and working when COVID-19 hit.
Maryland community celebrates WWII veteran's 105th birthday
One of the oldest members of a Maryland assisted living facility turned 105 years old and was honored with a car parade and special salute from current military.
Last recipient of Civil War pension dies at 90
Irene Triplett, whose father fought on both sides of the American Civil War, has passed away at age 90.
Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100
Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.
WWII veteran who raised millions for UK health service to be knighted
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
