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By James Clark Feb 19, 2021

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What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

"I could no longer be the person I was prior to the Marine Corps."

By Haley Britzky Jan 8, 2021

Unsung Heroes

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

"He truly represents members of the greatest generation, who did so much but asked so little from their country."

By Haley Britzky Dec 1, 2020

News

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

The dating game is a tricky one, as any experienced dater will tell you.

By Tara Copp, McClatchy Washington Bureau Sep 29, 2020

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Air Force vet accused of border wall scam says ‘not a penny’ was taken

An Air Force veteran who was arrested last month on charges of conspiring with former presidential adviser Steve Bannon and...

By Patrick Baker Aug 28, 2020

How to entrepreneur like a veteran

Whether it's farming and selling hemp or launching an eLearning software company, veterans usually outperform their civilian counterparts in the...

By James Clark Aug 16, 2020

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How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

We've got everything you need to help land you in crushing debt as you spend huge wads of cash flaunting...

By Steven Spearie, The State Journal-Register Aug 3, 2020

History

Meet the Navy veteran who actually lived ‘Greyhound’

"We'll see if they've done it right."

By James Clark May 22, 2020

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‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient

It's based on the same kit he wore while deployed to Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra May 21, 2020

News

Marine vet arrested on weapons charges following FBI SWAT team raid

He's being held on $1 million bail.

By Vivian Sequera and Brian Ellsworth, Reuters May 5, 2020

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Venezuela’s Maduro says two US citizens detained for allegedly working with former Green Beret on coup effort

Maduro showed what he said were the U.S. passports and other identification cards belonging to Airan Berry and Luke Denman.

By Task & Purpose Apr 28, 2020

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WWII Veteran visits Okinawa 72 years later

World War II Veteran, Donald Irwin, visited Okinawa 72 years after the Battle of Okinawa. He came to share his...

By James Clark Apr 21, 2020

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Touching photo shows nurse saluting a fellow veteran who died of COVID-19

A former Air Force flight nurse, who now works as a registered nurse at a Florida hospital recently paid his...

By James Clark Mar 31, 2020

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‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsh*t,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won

Bill Kelly made it through the Great Depression, and served in the Pacific theater of World War II. And on...

By Alex Modesitt, The Tribune-Star Mar 1, 2020

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‘We thought it was over’ — Marine veteran recalls the flag raising on Iwo Jima and the harrowing days that followed

"It’s over. It’s through, we thought. But it didn’t work out that way after all.”

By James Clark Jan 28, 2020

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Watch an Air Force vet sh*t a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000

There's nothing quite like finding out that the nifty little trinket you blew a paycheck on when you were a...

By James Clark Dec 29, 2019

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A Vietnam vet with terminal cancer wanted snow for Christmas, so his family brought it to him… in Florida

This year, a Vietnam veteran with terminal cancer had only one wish for Christmas: He wanted to make a snow...

By James Clark Dec 26, 2019

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Air Force veteran shoots and kills armed robber who pistol-whipped him

An Air Force veteran credited his quick reaction to his military training after he shot and killed an armed robber...

By James Clark Nov 8, 2019

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This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

A new video from military and veterans apparel company Ranger Up sends exactly the message we need in time for...

By Christian Boone, Bill Rankin, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 2, 2019

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Ex-Georgia cop gets 12 years in prison for killing unarmed Air Force veteran

Former DeKalb County police officer Robert "Chip" Olsen on Friday received a 20-year sentence, with 12 to serve in prison,...

By James Clark Nov 1, 2019

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We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

While the news may be abuzz with stories about Conan, the hero dog on the Delta Force raid that killed...

By Christopher Quinn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 25, 2019

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The VA’s whistleblower protection office had one job and failed miserably at it, OIG report finds

"It was very clear to all of us who were whistleblowers that [OAWP] was not a watchdog. It existed for...

By James Clark Oct 21, 2019

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Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

John Vincent, a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran in hospice care had one final request: To say goodbye to his best friend,...

By Alex Lacasse, Portsmouth Herald, N.H. Oct 9, 2019

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Army vet sues University of New Hampshire for allegedly firing him because of his military service

The lawsuit recommends the university writing center undergo training to correct an "anti-military bias"

By Haley Britzky Sep 25, 2019

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‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

Army veteran Miguel Perez Jr. was allowed temporary travel to the U.S. for an immigration hearing, to decide if he...

By Haley Britzky Sep 19, 2019

Unsung Heroes

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank

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What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

Air Force vet accused of border wall scam says ‘not a penny’ was taken

How to entrepreneur like a veteran

How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

Meet the Navy veteran who actually lived ‘Greyhound’

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient

Marine vet arrested on weapons charges following FBI SWAT team raid

Venezuela’s Maduro says two US citizens detained for allegedly working with former Green Beret on coup effort

WWII Veteran visits Okinawa 72 years later

Touching photo shows nurse saluting a fellow veteran who died of COVID-19

‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsh*t,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won

‘We thought it was over’ — Marine veteran recalls the flag raising on Iwo Jima and the harrowing days that followed

Watch an Air Force vet sh*t a brick when he finds out his Rolex is worth $700,000

A Vietnam vet with terminal cancer wanted snow for Christmas, so his family brought it to him… in Florida

Air Force veteran shoots and kills armed robber who pistol-whipped him

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

Ex-Georgia cop gets 12 years in prison for killing unarmed Air Force veteran

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

The VA’s whistleblower protection office had one job and failed miserably at it, OIG report finds

Vietnam veteran in hospice care had a simple request: To reunite with his dog one last time

Army vet sues University of New Hampshire for allegedly firing him because of his military service

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

WWII ‘Hero of Cologne’ finally receives Bronze Star nearly 75 years after legendary showdown with Nazi tank