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  • VA recognizes four World War II-era Veterans

    VA recognizes four World War II-era Veterans

    A tribute to four World War II-era residents at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home.

  • World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered

    World War II prisoner of war diary uncovered

    Daughter and son-in-law find a diary of her father's life as a prisoner of war written on toilet paper.

  • Honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II

    Honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II

    In collaboration this month, the Centers for Women Veterans and Minority Veterans honor a special group of women Veterans, the trailblazing Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

  • 100 years of wisdom: Two World War II Veteran centenarians

    100 years of wisdom: Two World War II Veteran centenarians

    Centenarian’s daughter: “The hospital staff all work together for his specific needs. Anything he needs has been provided.”

  • Served in World War II? New law says you’re eligible for VA health care

    Served in World War II? New law says you’re eligible for VA health care

    If you served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, a new law makes you eligible for VA health care.

  • Houston VA celebrates birthdays of three World War II Veterans

    Houston VA celebrates birthdays of three World War II Veterans

    With more than 300 years of wisdom between them, three World War II Veterans shared special words of advice at birthday event

  • Truman VA celebrates World War II Veteran’s 100th birthday

    Truman VA celebrates World War II Veteran’s 100th birthday

    Wilburn Rowden just celebrated his 100th birthday. In World War II, he was a radio operator crewman on a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.

  • World War II Veterans receive flu vaccinations at Jasper VA clinic

    World War II Veterans receive flu vaccinations at Jasper VA clinic

    “My doctor recommended the vaccine for greater protection during the flu season and I took his advice. I trust the VA with my health.”

  • World War II Veteran Charlie Kohler, 101, tells his Caregiver support story

    World War II Veteran Charlie Kohler, 101, tells his Caregiver support story

    Charlie Kohler, 101, is a participant in the Program of Comprehensive for Family Caregivers. His son Keith tells their story.

  • World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola

    World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Pensacola

    A World War II Veteran who served aboard the USS Sigsbee and, later, aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham, celebrates his 100th birthday.

  • On Valentine’s Day, World War II Veteran, 96, reflects on love, life and combat

    On Valentine’s Day, World War II Veteran, 96, reflects on love, life and combat

    World War II Veteran has been an accomplished physician, state and federal congressman and author. His biggest supporter, his wife Luella.

  • Army Air Corps Veteran recounts World War II flights in B-29 Superfortress

    Army Air Corps Veteran recounts World War II flights in B-29 Superfortress

    James Sturgell, Army Air Corps Veteran, recalls his B-29 Superfortress landing on Iwo Jima about six times. “If we hadn’t, I wouldn’t have made it home.”

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Last updated June 11, 2025

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