October 29, 2021 Former US soldier returns to Afghanistan, rescues Christians from Taliban A former U.S. soldier returned to Afghanistan to try to rescue his family from the Taliban. While working toward securing them a safe passage, he saved at least 30 additional people, including Christians and other minorities.
October 26, 2021 Charlie Daniels’ death has left a ‘gigantic hole’ in lives of friends, loved ones, former manager says Daniels’ longtime best friend and manager of 47 years, David Corlew, told ӣƵ that in the wake of Daniels’ passing in July 2020 at the age of 83, the organization was renamed to include the Grammy-winning crooner’s namesake and the Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project had received more donations than ever which put the nonprofit on pace to distribute more to veterans than it ever had before.
October 26, 2021 Wounded Army veteran gifted customized all-terrain wheelchair U.S. Army veteran Stephanie Vazquez – described as a "female trailblazer" during her nine years of service – was gifted a customized all-terrain wheelchair from Freedom Alliance, a national military support organization.
October 21, 2021 Army veteran faked paralysis to get over $1M in benefits, used money to buy sports car, prosecutors say An Army veteran received more than $1 million in disability and social security benefits by falsely claiming he was paralyzed, federal prosecutors alleged Thursday.
October 21, 2021 Marine Corps vet disarms gun-wielding robbery suspect at Arizona gas station, video shows A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who foiled an attempted robbery at a gas station in Yuma County, Arizona, on Wednesday told deputies that the Marine Corps "taught me not to [mess] around.”
October 21, 2021 Purple Heart stolen from Vietnam vet returned nearly 40 years later: 'I couldn't believe it' A Vietnam veteran is back in possession of his Purple Heart after it was stolen nearly 40 years ago during a burglary.
October 15, 2021 'First in, last out': North Carolina community welcomes Afghan translator who served the 82nd Airborne One of the 82nd Airborne's translators, Zabiullah R. affectionately known by the troops as Johnny, arrived with his family at his new home in rural North Carolina.
October 15, 2021 Afghan interpreter welcomed to new North Carolina home Crowds gathered in Weddington, North Carolina, on Wednesday to welcome an Afghan interpreter and his family to their new home community.
October 9, 2021 Army general who commanded in Iraq dies of cancer at age 67 Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has passed away.
October 8, 2021 Uptick in Afghan targeted killings of US allies has veterans groups concerned The issue of Afghan resettlement has bipartisan support among veterans.