Washington — It’s a Veterans Day they won’t soon forget. On a balmy 70-degree day in the nation’s capital this past weekend, former President Barack Obama boarded an Honor Flight filled with veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars that had just touched down from Madison, Wisconsin. “Hello, everybody,” his voiced boomed over the loud…
A member of the Connally High School Stars dance team wears an American flag in her hair during last year’s Austin Veterans Day Parade. Aaron E. Martinez/American-State Veterans Day is upon us, a day to honor those who have served and those still serving our country. Here’s which institutions and services will remain open and…
Veterans’ Day commemorated as active-duty military could go without pay amid shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Monday marks the Marines’ 250th birthday and Veterans’ Day is Tuesday — both coming in a week where active-duty military are set to go without pay amid the government shutdown. Source link
This Ties That Bind Us is sponsored by Matt The Carpet Guy. MILLSBORO, Del. – A few trims and cuts made a big difference at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, where local tree companies came together to honor those who served. On Sept. 17, volunteers across the nation participated in “Saluting Branches,” an annual day of…
Health care staffing shortages at the Department of Veterans Affairs are on the rise, according to a new watchdog report. In the report, out Tuesday, the VA’s Office of Inspector General, or OIG, found Veterans Health Administration facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024. Almost…
A Rosedale, MD, woman is hoping a company she paid thousands to for a used car will follow through with their promise. According to WMAR-2, earlier this year, Debra Godsey paid Vehicle Veterans $2,800 to help her find a reliable used car. Initially, she received photos, emails and texts from the company discussing potential vehicles….
U.S. veteran caught in ICE raid says he was tear-gassed and wrongly detained – CBS News Watch CBS News George Reyes, a U.S. Army veteran, says he was tear-gassed and detained during an ICE raid while on the way to work. Nidia Cavazos has the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
Veteran, TikTok star known as “Papa Jake” dies at 102 – CBS News Watch CBS News Jake Larson, a World War II veteran known for his TikTok videos sharing his stories from D-Day and other famous battles, has died at age 102, his granddaughter said. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
How a Marine veteran turned to a carousel to conquer his demons – CBS News Watch CBS News When retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison was stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien during the Vietnam War at the age of just 19, it was a music box sent by his sister that brought him hope…
Nederland, Colorado — During the height of the Vietnam War, being stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien was like a death sentence. “It just seemed like a matter of time for everybody,” retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison told CBS News. Harrison, then just 19 years old, says he got through those dark days, thanks…