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Washington ExaminerFour Branches Bourbon, a Veteran-Owned Distiller, Named One of Three Winners in Fox Business 'Made in America' Contest
The veteran-founded distillery received a $25,000 prize and national television exposure for its tribute to military service ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
newsroom.heart.org100-Year-Old Veteran Recalls Landing on Utah Beach and Losing His Best Friend to German Shellfire
Joe Picard, now 100, served as clerk for the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion and still remembers the 1944 campaign from Normandy to Aachen.
news.sky.com107-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Recalls U.S. Role in Normandy Invasion
CBS News reported that Navy lieutenant Arthur Rose, now 107, spoke with correspondent Tony Dokoupil ahead of the 82nd anniversary of the largest seaborne assault in history.
Military.comArmy Veteran Recovers from TBI with Service Dogs and Spouse
Tyler McGibbon, a U.S. Army veteran, sustained a traumatic brain injury during a 2014 deployment. He spent three months in a coma and more than two years in hospitals before receiving service dogs from America’s VetDogs.
Military.comMarine Veteran Graham Platner Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maine Senate Seat
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Susan Collins since 1997. He has secured endorsements from several Democratic senators and leads in fundraising and polling within the Democratic primary.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVeterans face employment challenges as trade jobs remain unfilled
A study found roughly one-third of veterans struggle to secure full-time civilian work after leaving service. Skilled trades programs report openings in welding, HVAC, electrical, and construction fields.
Nbc NewsTwo Medal of Honor recipients discuss Memorial Day significance
Two U.S. military veterans awarded the Medal of Honor spoke about the holiday's purpose. NBC News aired the segment on its Nightly News broadcast.
theyeshivaworld.comMemorial Day parade draws thousands to Washington for 250th anniversary events
Thousands gathered in the nation's capital Monday for the annual Memorial Day parade, the first of multiple official celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary this summer. High school bands and veterans from several wars marched along Constitution Avenue Northwest under cl…
nypost.comVietnam War POW Shares American Dream Story for 2026 Series
Everett Alvarez recounts his eight-and-a-half years as a prisoner in North Vietnam and reflects on freedoms many Americans take for granted. The interview is the first installment in a New York Post and Milken Center series running through July 4.
japantimes.co.jp106-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Survivor Shares Memories on 85th Anniversary
Freeman Johnson, the oldest living survivor of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack, is marking the 85th anniversary by recounting his firsthand account. At 106, he continues to honor those lost and educate younger generations about the day that changed the United States.
nypost.comNavy to Bury Identified Pearl Harbor Sailor With Honors on May 30
The remains of 17-year-old Fireman 3rd Class Royle Luker, killed aboard the USS West Virginia during the December 7, 1941 attack, will receive full military honors at a May 30 burial in Plainview, Arkansas. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed his identity in 2024 afte…
Fox NewsWorld War II Veteran Addresses Crowd at National Memorial
A 97-year-old veteran spoke at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., during Memorial Day weekend. His remarks focused on military service and the number of Americans who served and died in the war.
theyeshivaworld.comMedal of Honor recipients discuss service during Memorial Day weekend interview
Two retired Army service members who received the Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan spoke with a CBS News anchor. The interview aired on Memorial Day weekend ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
nypost.comWorld War II Veterans Share Accounts Before Numbers Decline
Fewer than 45,000 of the more than 16 million Americans who served in World War II remain alive. Three veterans described their experiences on Iwo Jima and Bougainville in interviews conducted for an oral-history project.
New York PostU.S. Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Nationwide on Memorial Day
Flags will be lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Monday, May 25, then raised to full-staff at noon. The observance honors U.S. Armed Forces members who died in service and follows U.S. Flag Code protocol.
Fox NewsMail ad in Texas primary criticizes veteran candidate's disability rating
A political action committee aligned with one candidate in a Texas congressional primary sent mailers that question another candidate's use of a 100 percent military disability rating. Veterans have condemned the timing and content of the ads.
Washington ExaminerRetired Navy SEAL Jason Redman Discusses Service and Memorial Day
Redman, who served 21 years and was wounded in Iraq, spoke about his career and the meaning of Memorial Day ahead of the holiday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
nypost.comEscondido Man Hospitalized After Assault, Suspect in Custody
A 69-year-old Escondido resident was seriously injured in a street assault on Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested a 32-year-old local man and charged him with attempted murder.
forbes.comContest Offers Jeep to Veterans and First Responders
Volition America is running a sweepstakes that awards a Jeep to one American veteran or first responder. CBS News interviewed company leadership and a military veteran about the program details.
nbcnews.comPolish WWII Veterans and Families Reunite at Devon Resettlement Camp
Former residents gathered at Ilford Park in Stover to share memories of life at the resettlement camp established in 1948. The Ministry of Defence has opened a consultation on the future of the site, which currently houses 42 residents.
GB NewsTesco Opens Three Veteran Cafes in Partnership With Help for Heroes
Tesco has opened three veteran cafes in Nottingham, Wrexham and Birmingham as part of a trial with Help for Heroes. The cafes offer free drinks and access to charity specialists for veterans and their families.
Fox NewsDenver Broncos Player Meets Veterans Ahead of Memorial Day Honor Flight
A Denver Broncos offensive lineman met with more than 50 local veterans in Colorado Springs earlier this month. The veterans, who served in the Vietnam and Korean Wars, will travel to Washington, D.C., this weekend on an Honor Flight.
news.google.comBankruptcy Court Forecloses Large Chapter 11 Case Over Missed Filing Deadline
A Colorado bankruptcy judge foreclosed a large Chapter 11 case this month after a court filing package missed the May 1 deadline due to a lost air envelope. The filing arrived one day late after being reported missing to federal law enforcement and local police.
bbc.co.ukPurple Heart Veteran Self-Deports After ICE Threatens Arrest at Check-In
Sae Joon Park, a 56-year-old Army veteran who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989, self-deported to South Korea in June 2025 after immigration officials threatened to detain him. Park had been granted deferred action on a prior…
bbc.co.ukEx-homeless British veterans complete two-week heritage restoration in Malta
A group of 10 previously homeless British veterans from the Army, Royal Navy and RAF returned to the UK after participating in a fortnight-long heritage restoration project in Malta. The veterans contributed 900 hours of labour to preserve military sites at Fort Delimara and an o…
theconversation.comBritish Veterans and Police Ease PTSD Symptoms Through Horse Therapy Courses
Members of the British armed forces and police are finding relief from PTSD by interacting with horses. The charity Warrior Equine offers three-day courses where participants use body language to engage the animals. The programs focus on leading horses into pens and encouraging m…
apnews.comMedal of Honor Recipient's Remains Identified and Buried After 80 Years
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi, who died more than 80 years ago, and arranged his burial in his hometown. The identification provides closure for his family and updates military records on unaccounted-for service membe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAustralians Mark Anzac Day; War Crime Charges Proceed Against Ben Roberts-Smith
Australians marked Anzac Day on April 25, 2026, with dawn services and marches honoring military service. The commemorations occurred amid the recent arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith on war crimes charges related to Afghanistan. Veterans expressed pride in their service…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDozens Detained During Protest Against U.S. Involvement in Iran Conflict
Dozens of American veterans and military family members were detained after initiating a protest against the ongoing Iran war. The demonstration voiced opposition to the conflict. Reuters reported the events as a direct response to the war.
dailywire.com3M Faces Lawsuits from Over 200,000 Military Personnel Over Combat Arms Earplugs
More than 200,000 U.S. military service members and veterans have filed lawsuits against 3M, alleging that the company's Combat Arms earplugs failed to provide adequate hearing protection during use. The legal actions claim the earplugs, designed for combat environments, led to h…