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NFL player’s custom-made cleats feature a Gold Star family to honor the fallen
"I didn't realize how big of fans they were. I'm a fan of them."
‘One hell of a patriot’ — Combat airman who played Taps for over 5,000 veteran funerals dies at 98
As mourners gathered at veteran funerals, Otto always stood at parade rest, apart from the crowd. In 100-degree heat or the chill of winter, Otto wasn't about to sit down while on duty.
Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem
This year's tax code had an immediate financial impact on many Gold Star families, but it may be an indicator of a much bigger problem.
Gary Sinise Has Some Thoughts On Paying Lip Service To Vets Over Taking ‘Real Serious Action’
It’s been 24 years since Forrest Gump met Lt. Dan and got the same sage advice that so many fresh...
This Navy Veteran Is Terrorizing His Neighborhood With ‘Taps’
Nine years ago, Army widow Pauline Taylor moved to Pennsylvania to start a new life. Her husband, Army veteran Carlos...
This Navy Officer Plays ‘Taps’ Each Night, But His Neighbors Aren’t All On Board
For nearly two years, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Joshua Corney has stepped out of his front door and into his yard...
Sen Tim Kaine Wants To Protect Gold Star Children From Education Cuts
After 16 years of war, the young children who lost a parent to combat in Iraq or Afghanistan are starting...
Marine Veteran Honors Slain Police Officers With Taps
In the wake of the July 17 shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that left three officers dead and three wounded,...
What Happens When A Blue Star Turns Gold
April 12, 2002, began like any other Friday for 10-year-old Ashlynne Haycock. She woke up, ate breakfast, went to school,...
Here Are 6 Great Scholarships For Survivors Of The Fallen
Paying for college isn’t easy. Having to worry about how to afford to tuition when you’ve lost a parent to...
Children Of Fallen Troops Come To DC To Heal And Play
On May 28, 500 children of fallen service members gathered in West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., for Playfield in...
The VA Program For Veteran Caregivers You May Not Know About
Roughly 5.5 million people serve as caregivers for veteran family members. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a lesser known...
Bandsman Tricks Marines At Barracks Into Standing At Attention
Evening colors is a timeless military tradition, and it’s one that every service member knows. When Taps plays, everyone outdoors...
12 Reasons You Didn’t Get The Job
Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Tom Wolfe’s book, “Out of Uniform: Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-Civilian Career...