More than 100 women veterans from Florida take part in all-female Honor Flight

It took almost three years to make happen, but 109 women veterans from Florida were finally able to visit the nation’s capital and see memorials that honor those who served.

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Vets groups, advocates rally in DC to urge the Senate to pass legislation to help veterans exposed to toxins

Comedian Jon Stewart joined veterans service organizations on urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would expand eligibility for health care and benefits to all veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins.

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Poppy wall helps visitors deepen understanding of sacrifice on Memorial Day

More than 645,000 poppy flowers — one for every American killed in combat since World War I — visualize the cost of war and the magnitude of the sacrifices made by fallen service members.

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New agreement will help identify missing Americans who served in North Africa during WWII

The remains of unknown US troops who died fighting in north Africa during World War II will be repatriated for identification under a new agreement.

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Cambridge American Cemetery pays tribute to Americans who died in England during WWII

More than 1,200 attendees gathered on Memorial Day to remember those buried or honored at the Cambridge American Cemetery.

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Memorial Day events, parade return to Washington, DC

Veterans, service members, family members, officials and celebrities gathered in the nation’s capital on Monday, Memorial Day, to commemorate military members who sacrificed their lives for their country.

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Troops killed in Kabul airport bombing remembered on first Memorial Day since

On this first Memorial Day after their deaths, the 13 service members killed when Afghanistan’s Kabul airport was bombed Aug. 26 are being honored.

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At Buffalo Thunder ride, reflection on Black history and service

On Sunday, about 400 Buffalo Thunder riders from across the country rode to the African American Civil War Memorial at U Street, passing waving crowds along their 14-mile route.

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For Memorial Day, telling the stories behind the gravestones

A volunteer project called Stories Behind the Stars aims to research every last U.S. soldier, sailor, airman and Marine who died in World War II.

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At Arlington National Cemetery, a convicted killer rests among heroes

Before the interment of Lt. Andrew Chabrol, he was executed for the abduction, rape and murder of Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa Harrington. Now a fellow Navy veteran fights for his remains to be removed.

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Groundbreaking for national Desert Storm memorial set for July 14

The memorial will recognize the historical significance of the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War and honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military personnel.

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