Veterans News

By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:10 PM ET

A new program called Mission Serve asks veterans to help themselves by helping others. Read More

More like this in: Michelle Obama, Community Service, Christian Science Monitor, Veterans Day

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:47 PM ET

Dave Cummings aims to sink more than a few free throws to help brain-injured vets. Read More

More like this in: Health, Non-Profit, fundraising, Military, New Hampshire, Military Personnel, Veterans Day, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

By Darragh Worland | Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:42 PM ET

In honor of Veterans Day, vets and active military personnel are eligible for free food and discounts at several national chains. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:19 PM ET

Countries across the globe honor former troops on Veterans Day. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:46 PM ET

School kids across the country have the day off Wednesday, but many will be thinking about the nation's vets regardless. Read More

More like this in: Children, Education, Germany, Brooklyn, Paris, Vietnam, Veterans Day

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:55 PM ET

Kids donate their extra Halloween candy to the troops and score a little money in the process. Read More

More like this in: Halloween, Iraq, Afghanistan, Candy, Wisconsin, Army, Troops

By Katherine Gustafson | Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:00 AM ET

A unique award recognizes those who would rather give back than sit their retirement years out. Read More

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By Kendall Hunter | Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:17 PM ET

A veteran of the Iraqi war helps other others deal with memories of war by turning their military uniforms into paper to be used for their own creative expression. Read More

More like this in: Salvation Army, Iraq, Christian Science Monitor, National Guard, Uniforms

By John Casey | Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:08 PM ET

The Times' 'Home Fires' blog lets U.S. veterans tell their own, often moving stories of life at home after war. Read More

More like this in: Michelle Obama, The New York Times, Iraq, Afghanistan

By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:06 AM ET

No, not that kind of WASP. Women Airforce Service Pilots are finally recognized for their brave service during WWII. Read More

More like this in: Pilots, Congressional Gold Medal