Flossmoor community honors WWII veteran for 100th birthday

Flossmoor community honors WWII veteran for 100th birthday: FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — The Flossmoor community served up the celebration of a century Friday for a World War II veteran who turned 100. In a year when everything’s been turned upside down, party p…

Korean War veteran describes skydiving for the first time

Korean War veteran describes skydiving for the first time: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Veterans Day got off to a high flying start at the World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. A Navy SEAL and Purple Heart recipient started the morning off by bas…

WWII veteran just shy of his 100th birthday says his secret to longevity is his wife - and vodka

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, when America remembers those who served in its armed forces.

Frank Caruso served in World War II.  And this Veterans Day, just eight days shy of his 100th birthday, his memory still serves him remarkably well. 

When asked for the secret to his longevity and happy life, he turns to Anna, his wife of 72 years. 

Vietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal battles at home

Vietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal battles at home: Vietnam veteran Ed Lewis rattles a loop of keys to find the right one for his Camp NORA in the Covington area. With nine bedrooms, multiple storage closets and entrances on more than one side, ther…

Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Post - October 2020

 

Vietnam veteran finds comfort in newly adopted German shepherd

RIVERSIDE, R.I.  — For the last few weeks, 78-year-old Bill Atwell is up and at 'em early. A few weeks... View More

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Posted on 10/27/2020

Madill soldier laid to rest after going missing during Korean War

MADILL, Okla.  - A fallen Madill soldier is laid to rest at last and reunited with his family after 70 years.... View More

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Posted on 10/26/2020

World War II veteran recovers from COVID

Thomson, GA  A 97-year old veteran from Thomson received honor today from the Patriot Guard Riders of Georgia... View More

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Posted on 10/21/2020

World War II pilot dies days after celebrating 100th birthday

Jacob R. McClenny’s family and friends gathered recently to celebrate the 100th birthday of the World War II... View More

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Posted on 10/20/2020

Army recruiters help WWII Veteran fulfill lifelong dream

SEATTLE — As the train pulled into the King Street Station at 9:50 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2020, Army Cpl. James Edward... View More

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Posted on 10/19/2020

Erie Area Welcomes home Korean War veteran after almost 70 years

It's been a long time coming for a local family who lost their relative in the Korean war 70 years ago. ... View More

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Posted on 10/16/2020

20-year Navy Veteran explains how service dog saved her life

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – As the saying goes, a dog is man’s best friend, but in this case, a woman’s... View More

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Posted on 10/15/2020

Paramedics finish cutting the grass for Vietnam War veteran, 83, who collapsed from heat exhaustion while mowing his lawn

An 83-year-old war veteran who collapsed from heat exhaustion while mowing his lawn on a hot South Florida day got... View More

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Posted on 10/14/2020

WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday

PHOENIX — 12 News is celebrating a special birthday in a unique way.  World War Two veteran Irving... View More

Posted on 10/13/2020

Vietnam veteran reunites with man he saved during the war for the first time

HEBRON, Ky. — Combat medics during war don't always know who survives and who doesn't after they patch... View More

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Posted on 10/12/2020

94-year-old World War II Navy veteran surprised with local hero award

SOUTH BEND, Ind.  - After serving as a Navy veteran in World War II, 94-year-old Stanley J. Jurek of South Bend... View More

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Posted on 10/08/2020

Community celebrates Norman World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday with parade

NORMAN, Okla. — Community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate an Oklahoma World War II veteran’s... View More

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Posted on 10/07/2020

Rudolph “Val” Archer (1929 – 2020), Tuskegee Airman who served in three wars

Archer first tried to join the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps when he was 15, but he was told to come back when... View More

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Posted on 10/06/2020

World War II veteran publishes book of hundreds of long-lost love letters

While serving in the Army during World War II, Bernard Brown wrote 246 letters to the woman who would become his... View More

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Posted on 10/05/2020

Oldest World War II veteran gets new roof in New Orleans, thanks to phone call, volunteers

When Lawrence Brooks, the country’s oldest-known World War II veteran, turned 111 in September, he received... View More