Veterans: Honoring our heroes
A look at the men and women who have served America in the military
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Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," remembered
In the months following Pearl Harbor, a group of 80 men known as "Doolittle's Raiders" launched an attack on Japan
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History teacher a "hero" to the veterans he's honored
Every year, John Corona brought in veterans to his school, so they can share their stories with the students
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Trump presents Medal of Honor to family of fallen soldier
President Trump will give the medal to the family of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who died in Iraq in 2007
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Band of wounded warriors healing through music
Members of the band The Resilient have lost limbs overseas, but that's not stopping them from creating music together
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Veterans back home after emotional journey to Vietnam
CBS News met up with a group as they toured areas of Vietnam for the first time since the war ended
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Vietnam War veteran missing for 51 years finally laid to rest
Rich "Tito" Lannom's remains were discovered last September
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"It helps me a lot of times just to talk about Vietnam," vets say
CBS News was there as 52 U.S. veterans from Wisconsin came back to Vietnam for the first time
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Life-saving service dog inspires a veteran to give back
"The way she would just look at you. Her eyes would go right through to your soul"
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Anonymous donor helps Gold Star family
Eric Emond was killed in Afghanistan in November, leaving behind his wife, Allie, and three young daughters. Thanks to an anonymous donor that made a huge contribution, and other donations that continue to pour in, Allie's mortgage will now be paid off. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor has the important update.
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"Every choice he made was for other people": Gold Star widow speaks about his legacy
Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond was killed in November in Afghanistan during his seventh combat tour. While recovering from a traumatic brain injury in 2009, he and others, including his friend Dan Magoon, started an organization called Massachusetts Fallen Heroes to help Gold Star families. Allie Emond, his widow, speaks to "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor.
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Sgt. Eric Emond's widow: Every choice he made was "for the betterment of others"
America is debating whether to stay in Afghanistan after more than 17 years of war. It's an issue close to home for the family of Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class Eric Emond. He was killed in the deadliest attack last year on U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Jeff Glor spoke to Emond's widow about her husband's legacy.
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President George H.W. Bush's service dog to work with vets
The service dog who brought comfort to President George H.W. Bush will assist veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Families open up their hearts — and their homes — to serve veterans
Nearly 38,000 veterans are homeless and more than 82,000 are in costly nursing homes
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Gary Sinise brings 1,750 Gold Star families to Disney World
Over 1,000 Gold Star children who have lost parents in the military got a holiday trip to Disney World, thanks to actor Gary Sinise and his foundation.
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Wounded soldier embarks on road to recovery with the dog who never left his side
"I want to be next to my dog. I want to be able to walk him out. Go running with him. Do all the stuff that we used to do"
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Medal of Honor recipient recalls pulling fellow Marines to safety in Vietnam
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for this actions in the 1968 Battle of Hue. According to statements submitted by his fellow Marines, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to pull his wounded comrades to safety. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
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"Soul River": Veterans find healing through fly-fishing
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we take a look at the healing power of fly fishing. Jan Crawford went to Oregon and pulled on a pair of waders to see how one veteran is inspiring others with free outdoor adventures.
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Medal of Honor recipient faces another battle: lung cancer
The latest hero to receive the Medal of Honor faces a harrowing personal battle at home. President Trump awarded the highest military honor Monday to former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer for his bravery in Afghanistan. David Martin reports.
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McCain's Vietnam cellmate describes reaction to candidate Trump's POW comments
In 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump said McCain was only considered a war hero because he was captured
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Medal of Honor recipient "sacrificed his life" to save fellow troops
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor Wednesday to the widow of Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman. He gave his life protecting troops in Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has his story.
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"He belongs to the government": Families adjust to Marines returning from war
Spouses and children talk about coping with the absence of a service member, and the difficulties that come with reuniting
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Coming Home: Marines' families on sacrifices, coping
We continue to follow the lives of our nation's bravest as they return from war. We were there earlier this year when a group of Marines came home to North Carolina from Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Now as part of our series, Coming Home, we focus on the families of two Marines, Maj. Ethan Krumnow and Maj. Paul Rivera. Jan Crawford reports on the families' strength and sacrifice.
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Gold Star kids helping others through their grief
Across the U.S., there are children grieving the a parent, sibling or close relative who died served our country. But some of those kids have found a way to help others through their pain. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor speaks to these Gold Star kids.
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Veteran who lost both arms in Iraq discovers a love of painting
In 2003, Peter Damon lost both of his arms while serving in Iraq. But even without prosthetics, he's developed a love of painting. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has his story.
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75 years after being denied over his race, WWII veteran receives his commission
Every June since 1944 we honor and remember the day when the U.S. and Allied forces invaded the beaches of Normandy in World War II. This month was especially historic for one veteran, who has lived long enough to receive something that was long overdue. Jericka Duncan reports.
Highlights
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Richard Cole, last WWII "Doolittle Raider," honored with memorial service
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History teacher a "hero" to the veterans he's honored for decades
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"We just wear our scars on the outside": Band of wounded warriors healing through music
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Vietnam War veterans back home after emotional journey back to Vietnam
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Vietnam War veteran missing for 51 years laid to rest in Tennessee
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