Veterans

A surfing accident left him paralyzed and unable to breathe on his own. A few words from a police officer changed his life.

For former teacher Billy Keenan, life had always been about action. He had served in the Army. He ma...

us | 5 months ago

Storytelling program created by actor Tom Skerritt helps veterans returning home

Actor Tom Skerritt understands first-hand how storytelling could help U.S. veterans returning home a...

us | 4 months ago

World War II veterans speak to the ages

In 1943 Vincent Speranza, the son of Italian immigrants, enlisted when he turned 18. "I decided to b...

us | 4 months ago

World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98

Poolesville, Maryland — At a ceremony in Poolesville, Maryland, earlier this month, American Legion ...

us | 4 months ago

World War II veterans travel to France to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

More than 60 veterans of World War II took off Friday from Dallas to France, where they will take pa...

us | 4 months ago

Parachute jump from WWII-era planes kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Parachutists hurled themselves from World War II-era planes into the now peaceful Normandy skies whe...

world | 4 months ago

D-Day paratroopers honored by thousands, including CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, reenacting a leap into Normandy

President Biden began a state visit to France on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allie...

world | 4 months ago

One U.S. D-Day veteran's return to Normandy: "We were scared to death"

Collville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France — The word "hero" is overused. But if not for the courage of the...

world | 4 months ago

Vietnam War veteran comes out as gay in his obituary, reveals he will be buried next to "the love of my life"

An Army veteran, firefighter and New York radio station founder says he'll "forever Rest in Peace" a...

us | 4 months ago

How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes

Shantel Cross and her two kids set three places for dinner for the veterans who live at their home i...

us | 3 months ago

Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "much better" than Medal of Honor, sparking backlash from veterans

Former President Donald Trump received an immediate backlash Thursday when he said the Presidential ...

us | 1 month ago

Social Security will announce the 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to expect.

The roughly 70 million people who receive Social Security payments will soon learn how much they'll ...

us | 1 week ago

Can gun storage programs stop suicides? This researcher says safeguarding a firearm "until the crisis subsides" can make all the difference.

Suicide by firearm is a uniquely fatal epidemic, with roughly 90% of attempts lethal. More than half...

us | 1 week ago