Honoring Vets

The Korean War took the lives of more than 36,000 Americans and another 100,000 more were wounded. In total, 1.5 million young Americans left to fight in a remote country far away from the comforts of home. They served for the simple reason that their country called.

National Memorial Day concert highlights women Veterans representing all five branches of the military and service since WWII

Though lost twice to this world -- once in combat and once in memory as an "unknown" sailor -- Charles Ogle is lost no more. 

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Khe Sanh, one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War.

On May 26 and 28, the Veterans History Project staff at the Library of Congress will host a series of developmental opportunities, as well as performances drawn from their collection of Veteran history material.

The U.S. flag serves as a symbol of appreciation for their loved one’s honorable and faithful service.

The concert will air live on PBS Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands and millions more at home and to troops serving around the world via the American Forces Network.

Friday night's challenge was inspired by an executive order that Teddy Roosevelt issued to his military: march 50 miles in 20 hours.

Army Veteran Tiffany Freeze, an Art Institute of Colorado student majoring in fashion design created the dress to both introduce herself to the fashion world and to make peace with her demons. The dress wasn’t just gorgeous, it was steeped in meaning.

Veteran Paul Brown, 81, married Juanita Ratliff, 81, in front of a small gathering of friends and family in the medical center’s chapel.

VA’s Nationwide Baby Shower is more than just a baby shower, it also plays a critical role in connecting Veterans with VA benefits, information and other resources they may need.

More than 100 people attended the ceremony honoring World War I Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Willie Sandlin.