It all started with a single diploma,” Tom Mullins said of his volunteer work, “and now we’re into presenting awards and telling the stories of these guys because these guys and even women rarely ...

Former Riverhead VFW Post Commander Joseph Edler recalls his combat experience in Vietnam, including being wounded and losing ...

Richard Carey formed leadership skills in Grove City and Columbus that would frame a distinguished 38-year military career and later civilian service.

Yellow ribbons can often be seen on trees, posts, and mailboxes across Louisiana. Here’s what they mean—and why it matters ...

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only one comprised of Black women to be sent overseas during World War II.

Robert Hayden Jenkins, longtime Cutchogue resident, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. He was 77 years old.

U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Anthony M. Henderson pins the Purple Heart medal on former Marine Cpl. Joseph Donald of Stafford during ...

Private First Class Andreas Cagoulides died more than four decades ago, but his family was presented with his medal today at ...

Eighty years after a torpedo ripped through the hull of the USS Eagle PE-56, just 5 miles off the coast of Cape Elizabeth’s ...

In Dayton, 93-year-old Leroy Campbell was presented with a Purple Heart coin for his service and injuries sustained in the ...

Leroy Campbell received the coin while his purple heart medal was being made, but VA officials say Campbell may not live long enough to receive the medal. He’s currently a resident at the Dayton VA's ...

But then it took me a long time to realise that it was just a match. And to realise that it’s the greed for fame or medals, which also gives us pain. I have accepted it is okay to fail,” Babuta says.