This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday
In 1944, 18-year-old Kaz Yajima was eager to join the British military and serve his country before WWII ended. He joined the RAF and was posted to South Africa for…
Today in military history: Birth of the Marine Corps
On Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress created what would become the United States Marine Corps. During the Revolutionary War, future president John Adams drafted a resolution calling for two…
Today in military history: Birth of the Naval Academy
On Oct. 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Maryland. The United States Navy was created during the American Revolution to match the mighty Royal naval…
After 77 years, the Army returned a birthday cake they stole during WWII
On April 28, 1945, U.S. forces fought their way into Vicenza, Italy. The 88th and 91st Infantry Divisions engaged German defenders during their advance to the city, losing several tanks…
All this World War II veteran wants for his 100th birthday is cards. Here’s how to send.
Alvin “Bob” River was born on December 25, 1920. A Missouri native, he once traveled with his family by wagon at 12 years old when they moved from one town…
Remembering Elvis Presley’s service on his 85th birthday
As young America faces a draft panic, let us consider the example of Elvis Presley. At the height of his run as the King of Rock and Roll, the world’s biggest pop star received his induction notice from Uncle Sam and did a two-year stint in the U.S…
Celebrations kick off with Marine Corps birthday run
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black led a motivational run on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Nov. 5, 2019. The run was held in celebration of the Marine Corps’ upcoming 244th bir…
The US Navy just threw a birthday cruise for its 222-year-old warship
A 222nd birthday is quite a milestone, and the USS Constitution celebrated in style on Oct. 18, 2019. A cruise through Boston Harbor showed off Old Ironsides, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy, according to the National Parks Service…
This WWII Army veteran just celebrated his 102nd birthday
The McCurtain County VA Clinic and members of the local community gathered in Idabel, Oklahoma to celebrate World War II veteran Sydney Hunnicutt’s 102nd birthday.
“We truly care about the veterans in our community and we just want to make a…
This therapy dog is a hero to veterans
Hercules, in classical mythology, is a hero and god famous for his strength, travels, and adventures.
At the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, a black lab, appropriately named Hercules, is a hero to veterans, visitors, and VA staff. H…