October 18, 2018 Terminally ill California boy, 7, is sworn in as honorary cop, following in dad’s footsteps
October 17, 2018 Marine veteran, 80, receives Medal of Honor for Vietnam bravery Marine veteran John Canley, now 80 and a retired sergeant major, received the nation’s highest military honor Wednesday for his “conspicuous gallantry” during the Vietnam War 50 years ago.
October 14, 2018 Purple Heart awarded posthumously to World War I soldier at Fort Jackson A Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to a World War I hero wounded on a battlefield in France 100 years ago.
October 13, 2018 Navy veteran finds, returns long-lost burial flag to Navy hero's widow One long-lost U.S. Navy burial flag has been rightfully returned to its recipient’s widow after nearly being thrown away at a Denver storage facility.
October 10, 2018 Veterans are sleeping in their cars at VA medical centers U.S. veterans are forgoing treatment at Veterans’ Affairs clinics due to the high cost of lodging in some areas, but one group has a solution.
October 9, 2018 From Marine to model: Former Maxim cover girl Shannon Ihrke says military gave her life direction The blonde bombshell credits the armed forces with giving her life direction.
October 8, 2018 Maine officers escort boy to final chemo treatment A Maine boy who wasn’t supposed to live past April received a special escort to his final chemotherapy treatment from the officers that he always dreamed of joining on the force.
October 7, 2018 Louisiana fire department celebrates baby boom A firefighting "family" in Louisiana "just got a little bigger," as members of the fire department have welcomed seven babies in the past 11 months.
October 6, 2018 Europe's 'secret weapon' coming to U.S. to help veterans heal, set up businesses with hydro buoyancy suits Terry Nelson is expanding his revolutionary company, Aqua Running, to the United States, and wants 50 U.S. veterans to mentor. Nelson wants to set each one up with five hydro buoyancy suits – which retail for $300 each - and help them build their own rehabilitation and fitness training businesses.
October 5, 2018 Nearly euthanized puppy gets new lease on life as Indiana police K9 A small police force in rural Indiana now has a new K9 officer, who was saved from almost certain euthanasia hundreds of miles away.