Donald Everett Ballard was a corpsman assigned to a Marine company on May 16, 1968 when … Don Ballard, Medal of Honor recipient, burglarizedRead more
Veterans in the news
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
Vet’s stolen medals recovered
Mike Pomeroy left his home during the Oroville Dam spillway emergency last week. In his absence, … Vet’s stolen medals recoveredRead more
NBC New York; Veteran and Active Duty Shooter Incidents
NBC4 New York City took the opportunity that Esteban Santiago, a Puerto Rico National Guardsman, shot … NBC New York; Veteran and Active Duty Shooter IncidentsRead more
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette denies Vietnam vet’s last request
Air Force veteran David Ryan was called a “baby killer” upon his return from Vietnam, like … Pittsburgh Post-Gazette denies Vietnam vet’s last requestRead more
Eric Schmitt-Matzen and his sad Santa story
A number of folks have sent us this story in USATODAY about Eric Schmitt-Matzen and one … Eric Schmitt-Matzen and his sad Santa storyRead more