Want to Thank a Veteran? Letter-Writing Program Aims to Honor Post-9/11 Veterans A new letter writing campaign aims to say thank you to post-9/11 veterans.
From the Navy to Ivy League: How Veteran Is Making a Difference at Columbia University Ebonnie Goodfield overcame challenges at a young age and was lost after she left the Navy. Always dreaming of pursuing...
New Book Shows Veterans How to ‘Dial Down’ Retired Army Lt. Col. Raquel Durden's new book explores ways for veterans to dial down in a healthy, holistic way.
As Vice President During 9/11, Cheney Is at the Center of an Enduring Debate Over US Spy Powers Dick Cheney was the public face of the Bush administration’s boundary-pushing approach to surveillance and intelligence...
State Law May Force Florida City to Remove Veterans Memorial Veterans in Gainesville, Florida are hoping a state law passed in June won't be enforced and remove a cherished war memorial.
North Carolina Town Building Free Homes for Veterans With help from Building Homes from Heroes and Lowe's, a North Carolina town plans to construct 14 homes for veterans with...
Wounded Veterans Gifted with Forever Homes Veterans Christopher Lawrence and Quincy Lopez weren’t searching for accolades when they put their lives on the line and...
The Youngest Recruits Don’t Remember 9/11 - But They Still Serve in Its Shadow Today marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history. For many service members and veterans...
Americans Mark the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks with Emotional Ceremonies America marked the 24th anniversary of the deadly attacks with solemn ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in...
Fear and Uncertainty Followed the Sept. 11 Attacks. What Was Real and What Was a Good Headline? The switch from peacetime flipped overnight. Tension was abuzz as war ramped up, even on a training base without deploying...
New York Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Will Finally Receive Medal of Honor Advocates pushed for years for Michael Ollis to receive the nation's highest honor. On Tuesday, their dream became a reality.
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Navy Veteran Who Would Have Been Buried Alone Hundreds of strangers filled a Pennsylvania church to ensure a U.S. Navy veteran who died without family received the send...
Why Some Disabled Veterans Can't Get Both VA Disability and Military Retirement Pay Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark.
How a Wounded Pigeon Named Cher Ami Saved the Lost Battalion in WWI A wounded pigeon named Cher Ami helped save a battalion of American soldiers, becoming one of the most recognized animals in...
This 20-Year-Old Sacrificed His Life and Became the First Black Marine Medal of Honor Recipient Every February, Black History Month shines a light on Americans whose contributions shaped the nation. One belongs to Pfc...
![](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-11/durden_2_.jpg?itok=2hddvrNc "Raquel Durden with her book, "Dial Down: Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to Calm." (Photo from Fresh Water Press)")
