Veterans Day

Nov 2, 2022

The reason Veterans Day used to be observed in October

Veterans Day is observed on November 11. The holiday traces its origin back to the Armistice of WWI. Hostilities in the Great War formally ended at the 11th hour on…

Nov 2, 2022

Aug 30, 2022

Why you should ‘Rock the Green Beret’ in Nashville for Veterans Day weekend

The Green Beret Foundation is the only benevolent organization accredited by the VA to serve America’s elite Army Special Forces. Standing in the wings supporting its mission are some pretty…

Aug 30, 2022

BYLogan Nye

May 31, 2023

Thousands more died so World War I would end at 1100

Thousands more soldiers, 1,100 of them in one WWI unit, would die during the morning before the Armistice took effect.

BYLogan Nye

May 31, 2023

May 30, 2022

This is how the poppy became a symbol for fallen troops

On Nov. 11, Americans celebrate veterans and honor those who served, but the date holds special meaning beyond our borders and around the world. In fact, the 11th of November is a solemn day to our many of our nation’s allies. To them it…

May 30, 2022

May 28, 2023

It’s time you know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Memorial Day and Veterans Day are different holidays with unique purposes — and unique ways to honor each.

May 28, 2023

Nov 4, 2021

Lowe’s invites America to #BuildThanks for veterans and military families

Veterans Day is a national holiday that honors American men and women who have served in the armed forces. Communities across the country recognize their veterans to thank them for…

Nov 4, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

Everything about this monument is far more symbolic than most notice

There are many memorials scattered throughout this beautiful land of ours, dedicated to the sacrifice and honor shown by our men and women in uniform. At these monuments, crowds gather from all over the country to pay their respects on Memorial Day …

Apr 24, 2021

Nov 16, 2020

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff’s spouse saves veteran’s life on Veterans Day

Although Hollyanne Milley is probably best known for being the spouse of the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, she’s so much more. On Veterans…

Nov 16, 2020

Nov 12, 2020

Kelly Clarkson Show highlights WATM ‘10 WEEKS’ series and GivingTuesdayMilitary movement for Veterans Day

For the first time in Army history, video cameras were allowed inside boot camp, and WATM was there to capture every minute. ‘10 WEEKS’ follows recruits as they make it…

Nov 12, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

The ultimate, big bad list of 2020 Veterans Day discounts and freebies

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the day the world rejoices, the skies part and veterans are offered countless freebies. This year, retailers across the country are offering…

Nov 11, 2020

Nov 10, 2020

97-year-old Silver Star Iwo Jima veteran is the oldest Marine to participate in the Marine Corps Marathon

On Iwo Jima’s Red Beach 75 years ago, Marine Pfc. T. Fred Harvey was completely enveloped by war. It was all around him – exploding artillery, grenades, small-arms fire, and…

Nov 10, 2020

BYKait Hanson

Nov 9, 2020

National nonprofit to host virtual parade to honor veterans

Like so much in 2020, Veterans Day celebrations will look different this year, but one national nonprofit is taking the opportunity in stride. The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will be…

BYKait Hanson

Nov 9, 2020

Nov 4, 2020

2020 Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals and discounts

The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts at restaurants for 2020. Visit often as the list is now being updated as new discounts come in. All of the discounts…

Nov 4, 2020

May 18, 2020

How Janet Jackson’s nipple ended a Veterans Day tradition

Back in the days before DVRs and movies on demand, what television networks aired really mattered. If something wasn’t on television, you didn’t watch it. If something really, really good was on, everyone was watching it. This was why ABC…

May 18, 2020

Apr 29, 2020

JJ Watt will fund Honor Flight with his new Reebok shoe line

How do you get 38,000-plus World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the country’s memorial to their service? Fly them, of course. That’s roughly how many vets and caretakers are on

Apr 29, 2020

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

How the Army’s new recruiting effort targets Gen Z

With the pool of qualified recruits shrinking, a new Army marketing campaign debuted on Veterans Day to target younger cohorts — known as Generation Z — and focus beyond traditional combat roles. To do this, the Army is asking 17-to-24-yea…

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

Apr 29, 2020

5 veteran entrepreneurs you need to check out this Veterans Day

Anyone who has served in the military for more than a day can tell you about all the times they were given minimal to no guidance before going out to execute a mission. Whether it was supervising the extra duty privates on police call, or heading ou…

Apr 29, 2020

BYJustin Eggen

Apr 29, 2020

As a Marine in Afghanistan, I aspired to make my family’s legacy of heroes proud

My grandparents valued our nation’s history, and they did everything they could to ensure they passed down their knowledge and understanding of that history to the next generation. So, each summer from 5th Grade through my freshman year of high sch…

BYJustin Eggen

Apr 29, 2020

Apr 29, 2020

5 veteran nonprofits to watch in 2020

While on active duty, service to country and others is given but once the uniform comes off it can be much harder to find meaning and impactful way to help others. Members of the organizations listed below don’t have that problem. There are many no…