New Law Guarantees All Military Working Dogs Retirement on U.S. Soil
A defense bill signed into law two weeks ago allows US military dogs to return to the US after their retirement–and offers their handlers a benefit, too.
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Dog Saved From Euthanasia Ended Up "Saving" Veteran's Life
A German shepherd who narrowly escaped death at a shelter is officially in the running to be National Hero Dog of the Year.
1,200 Veterans Enter To Win a 7-Eleven Franchise
Enlistment has been brisk for 7-Eleven's first franchise giveaway contest offered exclusively to U.S. military veterans. With the Jan. 25 deadline less than two weeks away, more than 1,200 veterans have successfully applied for the corporate give-away called, "Operation: Take Command."
5,000 Super Bowl Pizzas Sent to US Troops in Afghanistan
Pizzas 4 Patriots teamed up with international shipping provider, DHL Express, to hand off piping hot pizzas to troops serving abroad. 5,000 pizzas touched down in Afghanistan just in time for Super Bowl Sunday so that soldiers can enjoy a taste of home while watching the NFL championship game.
Connecticut Becomes 1st State to End Chronic Homelessness Among Vets
Connecticut officials announced Thursday they had become the first state in the nation to provide housing for every one of its chronically homeless veterans.
Ex-Hell's Angel Brings Amputee Vets To Hike World's Toughest Mountains
A former member of Hell's Angels, this biker started a nonprofit to give severely wounded veterans the opportunity to become heroes in their own lives.
Veteran Swims the Entire Mississippi River to Honor Fallen Buddies (WATCH)
Navy veteran Chris Ring is swimming the entire length of the Mississippi River to become the first American to swim the 2,552 miles, and honor fallen comrades
Retired Couple Helps Thousands of Veterans Get Work, And We Can Too
They were approached by a Marine looking for work and that encounter inspired them to setup a job board that has helped thousands of veterans find work.
Red Poppies Remind Us That 400K Muslims Fought For British in WWI
Christians and Jews joined local Mosques in a UK tradition, selling red poppies to benefit veterans –and reminding everyone of the Muslim sacrifice in WWI.
Teens Create Pallbearer Program to Carry Homeless Vets in Final Hour
Dozens of high school students have volunteered to help give the homeless or lonely one last moment of dignity.
Teens Won't Rest Until Vets Do: App Aims to Stop Night Terrors
A group of teenagers have designed a Bluetooth app to help veterans with PTSD get a good night sleep, without night terrors
Veteran Helps Comrades "Walk off the War" With Hikes on Appalachian Trail
A man who is helping his fellow veterans "walk off the war" -paying for expenses and equipment on long hikes - is up for a $100,000 Hero prize.
Lowe's Employees Jump to Help, Fix Disabled Vet's Broken Wheelchair
Michael Sulsona, who lost both his legs after stepping on a land mine as a soldier in Vietnam, was lucky to be in his neighborhood Lowe's hardware store recently when his wheelchair broke down. Three employees stayed an hour past the store's closing time to fix the old wheelchair, and did so without any charge to the Marine veteran.
Son Builds A 'Tank' Wheelchair to Delight His WWII Veteran Dad (WATCH)
A son adapted a motorized wheelbarrow and car seat to resemble an armored tank for his World War II veteran father's custom wheelchair.
Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Connecticut has become the second state, following Virginia, to put a roof over the head of every veteran who wants a home.
Maximum-Security Prisoners Knit for Needy Children
In New York's maximum-security prison in Auburn, inmates from the prison chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America spent their free time making Christmas gifts for needy children.
Instead of Offering Pocket Change, This Man Changed Homeless Vet's Life
A homeless veteran's request for something to eat led to a job, a new home, and thousands of dollars in help for other homeless vets.
Stranger Works for Decades to Return Family's Purple Heart Found in Trash
A Purple Heart medal's incredible journey of 49 years: It had disappeared but thanks to a stranger who worked for decades, it was reunited with soldier's family.
Singer Darius Rucker Surprises Veteran With Mortgage-Free Home
This down-home singer sure knows how to make a hometown hero feel appreciated.
Vet Who Lost Limbs in War Buys Celebrity Spa as a Retreat for Veterans
Less than three years after losing his arms and legs in war, Army veteran Travis Mills is charging ahead on a mission to renovate a sprawling estate in Maine to provide a countryside retreat for the healing of other veterans recovering from their wounds.
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