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.

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 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.

Trump joins World War II veterans at V-E Day ceremony

World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.

95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'

A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.

California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order

A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.

Four centenarian World War II veterans honored at Super Bowl LIV

The vets were asked by the NFL to participate to honor both their military heritage and the 100th anniversary of the NFL as a professional football league.

Treasure Island man ticketed for displaying sign thanking veterans

A man is suing the city of Treasure Island, claiming they violated his rights when they refused to allow him to display a sign on his boat during the Veterans Day boat parade.