U.S. Near its Goal to House Every Homeless Veteran Identified in a January 2022 Count
The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is giving permanent housing to 38,000 homeless vets this year, which could bring the number down to zero.
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Marine Vet Gifted With New Vehicle to Resume His Service to Disabled Veterans and Children
A dedicated 50-year volunteer for Disabled American Veterans, Len Johnson, was gifted a new van so he could continue his labor of love.
US Honors 98-yo Irish Woman Whose Storm Forecast Fortuitously Delayed D-Day Landings, Changing Course of WWII
Reports of a storm over the Normandy Beaches delayed and saved the Allied invasion, now the weatherwoman who made them honored by Congress.
Former Marine Drove 1,000 Miles to Ukraine Border in Minibus Loaded with Supplies, Toys, and Blankets for Refugees
The former marine believes that since everyone wants to help, they need only help in their own way to create "one gigantic thing".
Veterans Are Finding Renewed Purpose Through Scuba Diving Missions to Protect Coral Reefs
Dozens of ex-military members are proving to be the perfect protectors for endangered coral reefs along the coast of Florida.
105-Year-old WWII Veteran With No Surviving Relatives Receives 3,000 Birthday Cards
Ernest Horsfall, who has seen five British monarchs in his lifetime, said he was 'surprised and amazed;' at how many people wrote to him.
Military Veterans Who Lost Limbs Receive Mortgage-Free Homes to Honor Their Service
Wheelchair-bound after losing both legs, the Gary Sinise Foundation built a smart, 100% accessible home for the retired Army Sergeant.
'A Blessing' For Wounded Soldiers Who Help Scientists Save Coral Reefs
For a week every year, a team of veterans comes down to help Michael Crosby "re-skin" coral reefs below the waves of the Florida Keys.
Watch Security Guards Save Choking Baby- 'Divine Intervention' Led to Right Place, Right Time
The whole incident was captured on the station's security cameras, and the two men are being hailed as heroes for their decisive action.
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
Completing the mission, Budha Magar says he wants to return to the spot in Afghanistan where he lost his legs in order to say 'thank you'
Paraplegic Veteran Uses Skydiving to Reclaim Lost Sensation in His Legs and Soul
Hurtling through the air at 120 mph, Dillman doesn't need his wheelchair to skydive; he doesn't really need his legs either.
100-yo D-Day Veteran Knew WWII Was Ending 48 Hours Before Rest of the World-Still Keeps the Historic Note
Ahead of his birthday, the great-grandad read out the note to interviewers, dressed in the uniform he wore on D-day.
Another Study Shows African Psychedelic Plant Ibogaine Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Vets With 'Dramatic' Results
An African psychedelic plant significantly alleviated symptoms of war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, shows new study.
You Can Now Take 'Puppy Pilates' Classes and Help Train Service Dogs for Veterans With PTSD
All the proceeds from these $25 "Puppy Pilates" classes will be donated towards a program that trains service dogs for veterans with PTSD.
First Ever Successful Transplant of Male Genitals Restores Function, Confidence for Wounded Vet
"When I first woke up, I felt finally more normal… [with] a level of confidence as well. Confidence… like finally I'm okay now," says the patient.
With Float Therapy Being Used as Pioneering PTSD Treatment, Clinic Has Given Away 3,000 Free Sessions to Veterans
Flotation spas are set to give away thousands more free therapy sessions after launching a monthly military appreciation day for vets and service members.
Another Chick-fil-A Worker Turns into Good Samaritan, Going Above and Beyond For WW II Veteran
A Chick-fil-A worker in Maryland went ‘above and beyond' for a WW II veteran, changing his tire outside in a ‘beautiful' act of kindness caught on camera.
Disabled US Veterans Could Have Student Loan Debts Automatically Erased Thanks to New Bipartisan Bill
Even though there are thousands of disabled vets who are eligible for debt forgiveness, few have applied to the program – but this bill might change that.
First-of-its-Kind National Theater Festival for Veterans Using Drama to Find Emotional Resilience
Feast of Crispian which pairs Shakespeare with veterans struggling post-war, announced the first-ever National Veterans Theater Festival May 23-26 in Milwaukee.
Man Taught Himself to Play the Trumpet Solely So He Could Play Taps for Fallen Soldiers
This Minnesota man is now 70 years old, but he refuses to stop paying his respects to fallen veterans soldiers as a means of atoning for his regret.
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