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  • Pearl Harbor survivors share their stories of Dec. 7, 1941

    Pearl Harbor survivors share their stories of Dec. 7, 1941

    Three Pearl Harbor survivors and a Pearl Harbor witness share their different, and similar, perspectives of the December 7, 1941 attacks.

  • First all-women Veterans’ Honor Flight from Columbus visits D.C. war memorials

    First all-women Veterans’ Honor Flight from Columbus visits D.C. war memorials

    Earlier this month, the Honor Flight Columbus organization out of Ohio sent the city’s first all-women Veterans’ Honor Flight to the nation’s capital.

  • A child’s gift is more than just a baseball to a Kansas Veteran

    A child’s gift is more than just a baseball to a Kansas Veteran

    For decades, Veterans everywhere have wondered if what they do really makes a difference.

  • The Final Mission – A woman Veteran’s final wish granted with a personal touch

    The Final Mission – A woman Veteran’s final wish granted with a personal touch

    The Final Mission program brings joy and special memories to Veterans and their families during a difficult time facing the end of life.

  • How to thank a Veteran 101

    How to thank a Veteran 101

    We asked a few OIF/OEF Veterans how they feel about being thanked for their service and discovered some common themes.

  • A long overdue recognition: Commemoration honors Vietnam Veterans this March 29

    A long overdue recognition: Commemoration honors Vietnam Veterans this March 29

    As we approach March 29 and this Vietnam Veterans Day, take the time to remember those who honorably served.

  • Thanking Our Veterans: Part three

    Thanking Our Veterans: Part three

    I am speaking of the volunteer individuals and organizations that [...]

  • St. Louis Cardinals pitcher is the first Naval Academy graduate to win a Major League Baseball game

    St. Louis Cardinals pitcher is the first Naval Academy graduate to win a Major League Baseball game

    Mitch Harris made history on May 5 when he pitched a scoreless sixth inning in the Cardinals victory of the Chicago Cubs.

  • On this day: Victory in Europe is at hand

    On this day: Victory in Europe is at hand

    Seventy years ago, the 134th Infantry Regiment, part of the 35th Infantry Division, arrived in Hannover, Germany to relieve the 60th Engineers Combat Battalion. The weather the morning of May 7, 1945 was partly cloudy and cool when word arrived at 8:15 a.m. of Germany's surrender.

  • Remembering the Battle of Okinawa

    Remembering the Battle of Okinawa

    Despite the sunshine and blue skies, there was still a [...]

  • “To care for him who shall have borne the battle”

    “To care for him who shall have borne the battle”

    I first came to VA’s central office 22 years ago [...]

  • “Was it like the old war movies?” Veterans share their stories of WWII

    “Was it like the old war movies?” Veterans share their stories of WWII

    It was the middle of the workday last fall when [...]

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