Juan Solorio was born on November 23, 1972, in Dallas, Texas. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington. According to military.com, … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Juan Solorio
Herbert Sobel was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1912. When he was of age, he attended the Culver Military Academy and later graduated from the University of Illinois. Sobel worked … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Herbert Sobel
As a young medic in the Army in 1969, Garret Eisin was captivated by the nurses he served alongside. This admiration led him to pursue a nursing degree in 1974, … Continue reading VA nurse reflects on 50 years of service
As Americans remember and mourn our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR nation will honor and recognize them alongside hundreds of current service members at one of the sport’s … Continue reading The DOD & NASCAR Highlight Fallen Heroes, Service During Coca Cola 600
John Copeland Holmes was born on February 6, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, who served during World War II in the China-Burma-India theater. When Holmes received his draft notice, he chose … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Force Veteran John C. Holmes
Welcome to the Vet Safety Brief, a new (and occasional) feature at VA News. The idea of a safety brief shouldn’t be strange to those who’ve served in uniform, in … Continue reading Vet Safety Brief: Memorial Day Weekend
President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a White … Continue reading Biden Nominates ‘Top-Notch Strategist’ as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman
Unity in supporting Ukraine against the Russian invasion remains the touchstone of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today at the conclusion of … Continue reading Defense Contact Group Remains Steadfast on Ukraine Support
Jaime Pacheco enlisted in the Army in 1970 and trained as a combat engineer, medic and Ranger. He also became a qualified Airborne Pathfinder after completing training in Panama. When … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Jaime Pacheco
Gregory Rund was born on Sep. 25, 1983, in Denver, Colorado, but was raised in Littleton. He was a freshman at Columbine High School when two teenage gunmen killed 13 … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Gregory Rund
Eduardo Alegria never dreamed his front-line deployment to Iraq as an artilleryman would change his life and put him on a path to becoming the assistant nurse manager of Surgery … Continue reading From the front lines to nurse at Bay Pines
There are ways to honor your service and uphold military principles as a Veteran while also taking care of yourself. Certain words and concepts have shaped the U.S. military since … Continue reading Uphold military principles by taking care of yourself
Memorial Day is always officially designated as the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29. On this day and the days leading up to … Continue reading More than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country
PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert, America’s national night of remembrance, returns for a live presentation this Sunday hosted by Tony award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy award-winner Gary Sinise, acclaimed actors … Continue reading National Memorial Day Concert to honor Gold Star Families, Vietnam War POWs
The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support in an annual award ceremony held at the … Continue reading Civilians, Service Members Recognized for Excellence in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Advocacy
Vietnam Veteran and “Veterans Radio” cofounder Dale Throneberry hosts a weekly broadcast to feature Veterans’ “stories of struggle, sacrifice and success in and out of military service.” Regular fare includes … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Dale Throneberry
At the beginning of the Civil War, Army 1st Lt. Francis Edwin Brownell avenged the death of his unit’s colonel by taking out his killer. Those actions made Brownell a … Continue reading Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Francis Brownell
Cole Condiff was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1990. He attended Sachse High School, graduating in 2008. Afterward, he enrolled at Utah Valley University before moving to Spokane, Washington, to … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Air Force Veteran Cole Condiff
Meta Monteleon, a treasured resident at Dublin VA, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 3. She was 108. Monteleon served in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII. After discharging … Continue reading Army Veteran Meta Monteleon passes away at 108
Army Veteran Bryan Luckey was born on August 27, 1980, in Tampa, Florida. He came from a military family. His father, Patrick, served in the Army, and his brother, Matthew, in … Continue reading #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Bryan Luckey
This is the story of a Veteran who found help at a transitional facility for homeless Veterans. Seven days after walking across the stage for his high school graduation, Robert … Continue reading VA homeless programs there for Army Veteran
Due to rising global temperatures, ice in the Arctic is melting faster than it ever has. This change affects the security environment in the region. This weekend, Deputy Defense Secretary … Continue reading Deputy Defense Secretary Departs This Weekend for Alaska
