Robert Frank wrote awards for his helicopter crewmembers in 1972, but the paperwork was lost in … Vietnam vets awarded Silver Stars 45 years laterRead more
Veterans in the news
Twin WWII vets celebrate their 92nd birthdays
The El Paso Times tells the story of twins Manuel Luis “Manny” Santoscoy and Luis Manuel … Twin WWII vets celebrate their 92nd birthdaysRead more
Robert Brooks gets dignity he deserved
Last month we talked about Robert Brooks whose earthly remains were found inside a suitcase in … Robert Brooks gets dignity he deservedRead more
Joseph Benjamin Harris III passes
Bobo sends us a link to the sad news that Joseph Benjamin Harris III has passed … Joseph Benjamin Harris III passesRead more
Don Ballard, Medal of Honor recipient, burglarized
Donald Everett Ballard was a corpsman assigned to a Marine company on May 16, 1968 when … Don Ballard, Medal of Honor recipient, burglarizedRead more
Saudis use vets as pawns to fight JASTA
The government of Saudi Arabia doesn’t much like the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) … Saudis use vets as pawns to fight JASTARead more
Olathe shooter thought he shot Iranians
Last week, Adam Purinton, a Navy veteran submariner, shot Srinivas Kuchibhotla, 32, Alok Madasani, 32, and … Olathe shooter thought he shot IraniansRead more
Judge Joseph Wapner passes
Reality TV’s first celebrity judge, Joseph Wapner, of People’s Court fame has passed at the tender … Judge Joseph Wapner passesRead more