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  • Honoring a century: WWII Veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

    Honoring a century: WWII Veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

    The Chattanooga VA Clinic lobby was filled with anticipation as employees gathered to honor WWII Veteran Everett Plante's 100th birthday.

  • Tucson VET Center celebrates 102nd birthday of WWII POW

    Tucson VET Center celebrates 102nd birthday of WWII POW

    Harvey Horn celebrated his 102nd birthday at the Tucson VET Center in December.

  • WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

    WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

    WWII Veteran William Morrow honored at Guntersville VA with a 100th birthday celebration recognizing his service, sacrifice, and enduring spirit.

  • Rhode Island’s WWII Veterans still making history

    Rhode Island’s WWII Veterans still making history

    VA Providence is honored to recognize three remarkable Rhode Island WWII Veterans who exemplify the strength, sacrifice and spirit of the Greatest Generation.

  • WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98

    Navy Veteran Gene Wagner still suits up and plays ice hockey twice a week at age 98. He receives his medical care at Milwaukee VA.

  • WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106

    Army Veteran Tommy Gwynn feels even better today than he did six years ago when he turned 100.

  • Returning WWII items to Veterans’ next of kin

    Returning WWII items to Veterans’ next of kin

    VA employees help return WWII items to two brothers’ families. Both brothers were WWII Veterans.

  • Humble WWII hero turns 100

    Humble WWII hero turns 100

    When asked if he's a hero, 100-year-old WWII Navy Veteran Emerson Pell gave a short, modest response: “I was just a normal guy.”

  • The Congressional Gold Medal Tribute to Filipino WWII Veterans

    The Congressional Gold Medal Tribute to Filipino WWII Veterans

    This month’s Congressional Gold Medal recognition delves into the history, struggles, and recent legislative efforts to rectify injustices to Filipino WWII Veterans.

  • Administrative correction honors WWII soldier’s service, identity

    Administrative correction honors WWII soldier’s service, identity

    With help from VBA and NCA, an administrative correction honored a WWII soldier's service and Jewish identity.

  • Chinese American Veterans of WWII and the Congressional Gold Medal

    Chinese American Veterans of WWII and the Congressional Gold Medal

    Despite facing discrimination, Chinese Americans played a crucial role in the war effort, which ultimately led to greater acceptance and recognition of their contributions.

  • WWII soldier laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery

    WWII soldier laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery

    A WWII soldier's remains were identified after 80 years by using dental, mitochondrial DNA and anthropological analysis.

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Last updated April 2, 2026

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