Veterans day News

The NBA family salutes service men & women for Veterans Day Special

The NBA and its teams honored service men, women and their families throughout the week of Veterans Day with special events in-arena and in the community to commemorate this patriotic holiday.

Digital Journal Report by Jeff Ryznar - 1 comment

Veterans’ Day Program at Alert Academy of Big Sandy Special

Tyler - The Alert Academy of Big Sandy, Texas (near Tyler) hosted a Veterans Day Program--complete with a dinner, guest speakers, and choir performance.

Digital Journal Report by JD Meyer

Sen. John McCain spoke at Veterans Day celebration in NWA Special

Bentonville - Vietnam veteran Senator John McCain was in Northwest Arkansas to deliver remarks at an event honoring past and present members of the United States military.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

Restaurants offer complimentary meals to military on Veterans Day Special

Savannah - Participating restaurants are honoring veterans and active duty service members by offering free meals, and there is evidence to indicate that current and former members of the military are taking them up on that offer.

Digital Journal Report by Kay Mathews - 2 comments

PBS set to air Veterans Day special

Washington - As the United States gets ready for Veterans Day, PBS preps for their inaugural broadcast titled "National Salute to Veterans." It airs Nov. 11 on PBS at 7 p.m. CST.

In the Media by Tim O'Brien

Op-Ed: Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally honors vets & helps fight cancer Special

Baker City - On Saturday, June 9, I attended a special awards ceremony at the 2012 Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally (HCMR) in Baker City, Oregon.

Digital Journal Report by Scott Ungerecht

A Look inside the Department of Veteran’s Affairs on Veterans Day

Families across the United States are quick to forget just how many Veterans from wars that took place so long ago are still around to celebrate this special day with their friends and families.

In the Media by Nicole Byerly - 1 comment

Op-Ed: Today is Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day. It is a day of honor, a chance for Americans to show its gratitude to the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

In the Media by Sadiq Green

Remembrance Day events honour fallen soldiers around the world

Today millions of people around the world are offering a tribute to veterans and soldiers who lost their lives to war. On the 11th hour of the 11th minute, participants will take a moment of silence to honour fallen soldiers.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 4 comments

Creator of Garfield cartoon apologizes for Veterans Day gaffe

One of the best known cartoon cats, famous for being a bit cantankerous, extremely lazy and completely obsessed with food, may have stepped on some sensitive toes over a comic strip published on Veterans or Remembrance Day.

In the Media by Laura Trowbridge - 9 comments

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