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The Arlington Wreath Project, an unofficial national tradition, prompted about 6,000 volunteers to wake up extra early this morning to help place 16,000 wreaths on graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
12.12.09, Story by Samantha Quigley
On Nov. 14, at Camp Slayer in Baghdad, Iraq, Soldiers of the headquarters company, 49th Military Police Brigade, of Fairfield, Calif. ran in the 5K "Run for the Fallen." They ran in memory of veterans who lost their lives, or were wounded, while serving their country in combat.
11.22.09, Story by 1st Lt. WILLIAM MARQUEZ
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented many new initiatives and programs as a way to specifically engage National Guard and Reserve veterans who have been deployed, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said, Nov. 19.
11.20.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy
The National Guard can play an important role in helping to spread the news about the Veterans Affairs Department's new programs to veterans in their communities, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told a National Guard conference just outside the nation's capital Nov. 19.
11.19.09, Story by Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), paid homage to their fallen Soldiers of foreign wars during a Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 6. The Strike Brigade honored its past with a Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 6.
11.06.09, Story by Spc. Joe Padula
When Wayne Barnett separated from the U.S. Army in 1967, the Military was much different.
11.17.09, Story by Sgt. 1st Class Damian Steptore
Members of the New York Air Natonal Guard's Long Island-based 106th Rescue Wing staged a sea rescue demonstration at the USS Intrepid Sea,Air & Space Museum Wednesday, Nov. 11, as part of New York City's massive Veterans Day Celebration.
11.13.09, Courtesy Story
Senior federal officials today pledged their support of President Barack Obama's directive to increase the hiring of military veterans.
11.13.09, Story by Gerry Gilmore
Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, participated in a Remembrance Day ceremony aboard Forward Observation Base Delhi, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 8.
11.11.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Dwight Henderson
They came by bus, car, on bicycles and on foot. They sleep on couches, live in basements, on streets or in friends' garages. Most can't afford a cheeseburger or even a pair of socks. Connected by experience both home and abroad, they continue to fight the struggles for survival – but not in the jungles of Vietnam or the deserts of Iraq. Their struggle is on the streets of Denver. They are American veterans.
11.05.09, Story by Spc. Joseph VonNida
In his annual Veterans Day message, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, notes that gratitude for U.S. military veterans is evident not only in the United States, but also overseas.
11.10.09, Courtesy Story
In the midst of providing mental health services and other support to the Fort Hood, Texas, community following the recent shooting there, the Department of Veterans Affairs learned about its own losses from the violence.
11.10.09, Courtesy Story
Members of the Louisiana Air National Guard, along with World War II veterans, were honored during the grand opening webcast of Experience the Victory at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Nov. 6.
11.06.09, Courtesy Story
The military's top officer today urged mental health providers to demonstrate leadership in developing effective programs to treat wounded warriors.
11.04.09, Story by Jim Garamone
Treatment for service members suffering from psychological trauma really is a brave new world.
11.04.09, Story by Jim Garamone
For three days in October 1944, a Japanese-American military unit fought in dense woods, heavy fog and freezing temperatures in the mountains of France, answering the prayers of an American battalion pinned down by German forces.
11.03.09, Story by John Kruzel
Improving mental health care for servicemembers and veterans requires a coordinated effort beyond health care providers and the military community, the Pentagon's top mental health expert said here, Nov. 3.
11.03.09, Story by Gerry Gilmore
The United States has the values, wealth, and support of its leadership to end homelessness among veterans, the top military officer said last night as he accepted an award for his efforts to stop what he said is a nationwide problem.
10.30.09, Story by Samantha Quigley
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