During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Pedro Munoz, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.
In his song “The Cry of the Wounded,” Army Veteran Tom Spooner reflects on his struggles with PTSD and offers hope to others.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Clayton Jensen, who served six tours of duty combined in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Marine Veteran Clifton Schroeder served as an executive officer in Vietnam and a senior liaison officer during the Balkans Conflict.
Roy Wilkins was a football and basketball star at his North Carolina high school and competed in the same two sports at Clemson University, a big-time Division I program in South Carolina. Playing defensive back, he contributed to Clemson’s 1981 football team that finished 12-0 and won the national championship. Then, in an instant, Wilkins lost his athletic superiority – or so he thought. Serving as a command sergeant major in the Army's special forces. Wilkins was riding in an armored vehicle that went over a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in November 2004.
STAR is a rehabilitation program for Special Operations Forces service members and Veterans. It facilitates recovery, function, reintegration, and transition.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Eugene Ashley Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient killed in action during the Vietnam War.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Air Force Veteran Thomas Stafford, who served in the Cold War.
A Vietnam Veteran spent six weeks in intensive care in an induced coma. Later, he and his wife returned to thank the Richmond VA staff.
During National Park Week, today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Chris Loudenslager, who is now a National Park Service superintendent.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Air Force Veteran Jan Klebukowski, who served in the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea.
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Air Force Veteran William M. Bower, who served in World War II.
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