Vietnam Refugee, Marine Veteran Helping Ukrainians Flee War
Having survived a refugee camp in Vietnam as a child, Marine veteran Quan Nguyen is now helping Ukrainians flee the war-torn country amid Russia’s invasion.
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US Veteran in Ukraine to Newsmax: I'm Here to 'Stand Up on Behalf of America'
A U.S. veteran of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division told Newsmax on Thursday that he is staying to fight against Russia as it invades Ukraine, stressing that it is his “moral obligation,” and he is…
Oldest US Veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, Dies at 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. – and believed to be the oldest man in the country – died on Wednesday at the age of 112.His death was announced…
GoFundMe Rejects Campaign of Veteran Arguing Self-Defense in BLM Shooting
GoFundMe, which has been criticized for some inequitable enforcement of their terms of service, has taken down the fundraiser campaign for a U.S. Army sergeant arguing he shot a Black Lives Matter aggressor in self-defense,…
Veteran Strategist Carville: 'Stupid Wokeness' Hurt Dem Candidates
Veteran Democrat strategist James Carville said Wednesday that “stupid wokeness,” and other Democrat notions like defunding the police helped Republicans tally significant victories and do well even in losing efforts Tuesday.
Pence Joins Horse Ride for Veteran Suicide Awareness
Former Vice President Mike Pence took part in a horse-riding event aimed at raising awareness of veteran suicides. Pence joined BraveHearts, an equestrian therapy nonprofit group for military veterans…
Oldest US World War II Veteran Celebrates 112th Birthday
Lawrence Brooks, America’s oldest living World War II veteran, this week celebrated his 112th birthday while being honored with a vehicle parade and a party outside his home in New Orleans…
Ex-NY Congressional Candidate, Afghan War Veteran Dead of Apparent Suicide
An Afghanistan war veteran who ran for Congress last year died of an apparent suicide on Tuesday, it was reported. Kyle Van De Water, who ran as a Republican against incumbent Rep. Antonio Delgado…
Lesson From Afghanistan: 'America Can't Lose Hope,' Says Navy Veteran
The heart-wrenching scenes that emerged from the Kabul Airport have been a tough pill to swallow for Americans as the hallmark of a war that spans 20 years. The blood and treasure spent to win…
Veteran, Rep. Mast: Pennsylvania Avenue Lost War in Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan has been lost because of commanders in Washington, veteran and Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., said while appearing Monday on Fox News.
US Veteran Volunteers Lead Covert Afghan Rescue Missions
A volunteer group of American military veterans have been helping hundreds of at-risk Afghan elite forces and their families to safety in a night-time operation called “Pineapple Express,” a daring and heroic private mission detailed…
Houston Veteran Dies Awaiting ICU Bed for Treatable Illness
Afghanistan veteran Daniel Wilkinson, 46, of Houston, Texas, died last Sunday after waiting seven hours for an ICU bed for gallstone pancreatitis, a normally treatable condition.
Actress Cynthia Nixon Backs Progressive's Primary Challenge of Veteran Rep. Maloney
“Sex and the City” actress and onetime candidate for New York governor Cynthia Nixon on Tuesday added her star power into progressive Rana Abdelhamid’s primary challenge of veteran Rep. Carolyn Maloney…
Veteran CBS Correspondent Roger Mudd Dies at 93
Roger Mudd, the longtime CBS political correspondent famed for his 1979 campaign interview with Edward Kennedy, has died at the age of 93,
Anonymous Donor, Auto Body Shop Work Together to Give Veteran Car
An anonymous donor and an auto body shop worked together to surprise a veteran who gives back to his community with a car.