Japanese-American vets earn nation’s highest civilian honor
8 November 2011Japanese-American former Soldiers are presented the Congressional Gold Medal for their bravery and service during World War II.
Archives: November 2011
President designates Fort Monroe as national monument
8 November 2011The president designates more than half of historic Fort Monroe, Va., as a national monument under the National Park Service.
In honor of Veterans Day
6 November 2011Veterans Day was first established in the United States as Armistice Day in 1919. It marked the cessation of hostilities between Germany and the Allied nations in World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Following World War II and the Korean War, the day became [...]
Living hard to be hard
4 November 2011Former Green Beret, retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dan Laguna, should have died several times but kept coming back stronger.
Tale of a 10th Mountain Division muleskinner
4 November 2011102-year-old Harry DeSmet Thompson, one of the 10th Mountain Division's oldest surviving "muleskinners," talks about his World War II experiences.
Coming home
4 November 2011Operation Iraqi Freedom vets rally community support for veterans of all wars.
Understanding sacrifices for freedom
4 November 2011High school students experience history through the lives and deaths of World War II Soldiers.
Survivor: War hero uses experiences to reach out to Soldiers
4 November 2011After two combat tours in Vietnam and battles with depression and substance abuse, John McCormick is a survivor.
Soldiers triumph over injuries in 2011 Warrior Games
3 November 2011Soldier athletes overcome injuries, wounds and illnesses in pursuit of gold.
From soldiering to the civilian workforce
3 November 2011Soldiers are offered an array of resources to help them transition to civilian careers.