How two California men were united by patriotism and a weathered flag
A weathered American flag outside 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller's Menifee, California home connected him with a Vietnam veteran. That connection gave him a renewed sense of pride.
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Iraq War veteran Joe Dan Worley's purposeful life
Twenty years after being grievously wounded in the Battle of Fallujah, losing his left leg to a roadside bomb, the battlefield medic has recovered from his traumatic injuries, grown his family, and turned to music to honor his fallen comrades.
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help honor veterans and military families
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales have partnered with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit helping military families, for more than 14 years.
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans Day 2024.
How the Budweiser Clydesdales help veterans
The Budweiser Clydesdales, famous for their Super Bowl appearances, have been part of American culture for more than 90 years. Dana Jacobson visits their home in Missouri to see how these iconic horses are bred, trained, and help support veterans.
A veteran opened a garage in North Dakota - and a lifeline was born.
With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to veterans — for free.
Honoring a Civil War veteran who was lost to history
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
80 years after her father's death in WWII, she finally learned where and how
Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France.
Nonprofit helps veterans find jobs
After veterans' brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. "Hiring Our Heroes" President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit's work to get service members employed after they return home and the unique qualities they bring to the workplace.
How off-site gun storage can save lives — a veteran's story
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
Social Security will set 2025 COLA within days. Here's what to know.
The Social Security Administration will set its 2025 cost-of-living adjustment within days. Here's what the experts say.
Can gun storage initiatives help prevent suicides?
Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide.
Some Gold Star families defend Trump
Some Gold Star families are defending former President Donald Trump amid the controversy over his visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Several of them are also criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris in an ad from the Trump campaign. CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta has details.
Trump on National Cemetery publicity
Former President Donald Trump criticized the publicity over his campaign's involvement in an incident at Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak reports.
Army contradicts Arlington incident account
The Army is giving a different account of what occurred at Arlington National Cemetery between Trump campaign staff and an Arlington official. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Arlington cemetery incident report filed
A report has been filed on an incident that took place at Arlington National Cemetery Monday while former President Donald Trump paid a visit. The incident apparently involved Trump campaign staff and a cemetery official, according to multiple sources. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has the latest.
Veterans find strength through bakery program
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Washington D.C.-based nonprofit Dog Tag Bakery, Michelle Miller visited the Georgetown coffee-and-pastry shop to uncover what makes it so special.
On the Road with Steve Hartman: Veterans Day
Steve Hartman shares stories honoring the heroes who served our country on this Veterans Day.
On the Road with Steve Hartman: Stars and Stripes
Steve Hartman shares stories about our treasured American symbols and shared heritage on this Fourth of July weekend.
Trump says Medal of Freedom "equivalent" to and "better" than Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for bravery in combat, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor.
Veterans group works to restore coral reefs
According to NOAA, last month was the hottest June on record globally, and sea temperatures stayed well above average. The hotter-than-usual ocean water is a cause for concern for delicate coral reefs. In Florida, a group of veterans is working to help restore the vital ecosystems — and it's helping more than just the reefs.
Addressing PTSD of U.S. service members
Former CBS News journalist Chip Reid, author of "Battle Scars," talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homes
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
Program offers affordable care to elderly veterans
Almost half of the veteran population is 65 or older, and many sometimes are unable to afford a nursing home. The Medical Foster Home Program, started in 2002, allows hundreds of veterans to receive in-home care for significantly cheaper. James Brown explains.
Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor
Union soldiers Philip Shadrach and George Wilson were posthumously honored Wednesday by President Biden with the Medal of Honor for their courage in the "Great Locomotive Chase," in which they went deep behind Confederate lines and stole a train in Marietta, Georgia. They ran the train north, tearing up tracks and cutting telegraph wires as they went. David Martin has more.
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