April 22, 2024 Military veteran embraces ‘new service’ of helping others after his Parkinson's diagnosis: ‘There is hope' After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
April 19, 2024 On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.
April 12, 2024 Daughter of Army veteran killed in front yard calls for justice, change to policies: 'This is a vicious cycle' The daughter of a California man who was shot and killed while in front of his home is calling for justice against the four men charged in his death.
April 11, 2024 How an Iraq War veteran coped with PTSD by using taste mindfulness and bourbon U.S. Army veteran Fred Minnick became a world-renowned bourbon expert following his tour in Iraq. Minnick returned home to the U.S. with PTSD and trauma — and used mindfulness to heal.
April 11, 2024 On this day in history, April 11, 1945, US troops enter Buchenwald concentration camp, confront Nazi horrors US Army forces under the command of Gen. George Patton liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in Weimar, Germany, on this day in history, April 11, 1945.
April 6, 2024 On this day in history, April 6, 1917, US enters World War I as Congress votes to declare war on Germany The United States entered World War I after repeated threats from Germany with a declaration of war by Congress on this day in history, April 6, 1917.
April 1, 2024 On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.
March 28, 2024 Two injured after US Army exercises end in helicopter crash at Fort Carson in Colorado An AH-64 helicopter with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division crashed Wednesday evening during training at Fort Carson in Colorado, leaving two injured.
March 25, 2024 For Medal of Honor Day, recipient recounts tackling suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect Army ‘brothers' Ret. U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his courageous actions in the face of terrorism in Afghanistan. The veteran shares his story of heroism and recovery.
March 25, 2024 Mail Pouch Tobacco barns recall bygone America, legacy of solitary World War II veteran Mail Pouch Tobacco barns still pitch a bygone product on country rounds around West Virginia. They helped make artist and WWII veteran Harley Warrick famous late in life.