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Crew of B-24 Heaven Can Wait. Photo: National Archives — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.
World War II

WWII airman’s remains positively identified 80 years after final mission

By Tessa Robinson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the 18th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
Veterans

18th annual ‘Stand Up for Heroes’ raises more than $29 million to support veterans through the Bob Woodruff Foundation

Jim Gaffigan, Norah Jones, Mark Normand, DJ Questlove, Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and more took to the stage to honor our nation’s veterans on Veterans Day

By Tessa Robinson

On the South Lawn of the White House, President John F Kennedy (1917 - 1963) sits with Undersecretary of the Navy Paul Fay (1918 - 2009) inside a helicopter as it prepares to fly to the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Washington, DC, June 7, 1961. (Photo by National Archives/Interim Archives/Getty Images)
History

JFK’s M1 Garand sold for nearly $150,000

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier at sunset
Mental Health

Fighting a different battle: A veteran psychiatrist’s call to end military mental health stigma

By Dr. James Polo

Steve Gebhart, a U.S. Army veteran and a Veterans Affairs volunteer at the Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Fla., is pleased to hear the news that veterans in the Pensacola region are now being encouraged to use Naval Hospital Pensacola for emergencies and inpatient care. The ability for veterans to use the Naval Hospital is not a new agreement between the local VA Clinic and the hospital, but encouraging veterans to use the hospital will benefit everyone. (VA photo by Thomas Coffelt)
Benefits

The PACT Act: How veterans can access support for toxic exposure claims

As with any benefits program, knowing how to navigate the system is key to unlocking the help you need.

By Team Mighty

White Beach Patrol Headquarters building with round windows and a clock on the front, surrounded by palm trees under a clear blue sky.
World War II

New WWII exhibit opens in Miami Beach

By Tessa Robinson

Hallmark Gold Crown store entrance with open double doors, displaying shelves filled with plush toys and gift items. A large poster on the left side features a child dressed as a superhero with the text "Heroes come in all sizes." The store interior is well-lit with customers browsing inside.
Heroes

Billionaire Donald J. Hall, former Chairman of Hallmark Cards and US Army veteran, dies at 96

By Joel Searls

A pregnant woman sitting on a chair, holding her belly with one hand and touching her forehead with the other, appearing distressed. She is talking to a female doctor who is also seated, wearing a white coat and a stethoscope, holding a clipboard and gesturing with one hand. The background features a blue abstract shape.
Family

Infertility Memoir: ‘I was too afraid to move’

By Julie Eshelman

Staff Sgt. Anthony Richmond and his 1-year-old son Coleton applaud at the end of a song-and-dance routine. USMC photo.
Deployment

Coping mechanisms for children during a parent’s deployment

Deployment can be an emotionally challenging time for children, but with the right strategies and support, military families can help ease the transition.

By Tamika Sherman

A group of ten professionally dressed individuals standing in a row on a stage with a backdrop featuring logos and the text "The George Washington University." The group includes both men and women, all wearing business attire, with a large screen behind them displaying various logos and the words "Veterans Campaign." The setting appears to be a formal event or presentation.
Veterans

Veterans running in the 2024 Congressional Elections

By Team Mighty

A smiling woman wearing a beige cap and blue shirt is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle, holding the steering wheel. A man wearing sunglasses, a black cap, and a blue shirt is seated next to her, also smiling. Both appear to be enjoying the moment inside the car.
Family

A call to military spouses: Let’s drive change together

By Michele Bradfield

Two people smiling and posing for a selfie indoors. The person on the left is wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt with white trim, while the person on the right is wearing a red shirt with the word "STAFF" printed on it. The background includes a computer monitor and a wall with a mix of yellow and gray colors.
Family

Cancer Memoir: Not done just yet

By Stacy Bilodeau

Dennis Franz
Movies and TV

Dennis Franz, ‘NYPD Blue’ actor and Vietnam veteran, turns 81

"It made me take things a lot more seriously," the actor said of his military service.

By Joel Searls

Two young women are looking at a smartphone together against a clear blue sky. One woman has light brown hair with bangs and is wearing an orange top, while the other has long reddish-brown hair and is wearing a white shirt. The woman holding the phone has black nail polish.
Family

Social media safety: A guide for parents

By Tamika Sherman

Bill Allen honored at the Grand Ole Opry on stage
World War II

99-year-old WWII veteran honored at Grand Ole Opry’s 99th birthday celebration

By Kait Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: A NIKE football is seen on the field in the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on October 18, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Heroes

Nike was co-founded by these two Army veterans

By Joel Searls

A prescription note with "Schedule Mammogram" written on it, accompanied by a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon and a stethoscope with a pink tube, placed on a light blue surface. There are also blurred flowers in the background.
Family

A spouse’s journey with breast cancer is a good reminder to get checked

By Hollie Sick

A group photo of men, many wearing blue plaid jackets and medals around their necks, posing indoors in front of a wall with historical war-related text. A service dog with a vest lies in front of the group. Next to the group photo is a close-up image of a medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon, featuring a bronze medallion with figures and a silver star above it, with a bar inscribed "ABOVE & BEYOND.
Medal of Honor

Nominate a local hero for a citizen honor award

By Tessa Robinson

An elderly man in a red satin jacket and matching red cap with pins sits in a wheelchair, wearing turquoise and white beaded necklaces. He is engaged in conversation with a younger man wearing a light blue button-up shirt, a wide-brimmed black hat adorned with silver decorations, glasses, and multiple beaded necklaces. The younger man also wears a large silver and turquoise bracelet and holds a piece of paper. They are indoors with a window in the background.
World War II

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. passes away at 107

By Miguel Ortiz

A hand is placing a circular token with a radiation symbol on a countdown chart titled "Stacy's Radiation Countdown," which is attached to a refrigerator. The chart has motivational messages in each box and numbers counting down. A wrist wearing a pink silicone bracelet that reads "Stacy's Fight Club" in black text is shown against a blurred background with Halloween decorations, including pumpkins and a banner.
Family

Cancer Memoir: ‘I don’t know how I feel about this month’

By Stacy Bilodeau