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VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
Soldier killed in Korean War to be buried next week
Army Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy’s remains will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly a year after they were identified.
This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.
By Jon Simkins
This WWII bunker used fake air vent to return grenade to sender
It's a nasty surprise for any enemy tossing a grenade.
By Sarah Sicard
6 World War II documentaries you need to watch
Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII.
By Sarah Sicard
‘It’s larger than us.’ Arlington Cemetery staff preps for Veterans Day
Attention to detail and special touches are heightened this time of year when so much of the cemetery is in the public eye.
From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough
Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.
By Karen Jowers
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
Opinion
How an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upset
In this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.
By Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson
VA adds 5 million more veterans to online legacy project
The new names for the first time include veterans buried in private cemeteries all over the world.
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert
On Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press