Upon Turning 105, WWII Veteran Celebrates Birthday with 'Legion of Honor'
Wooten was drafted into the Army in 1943, and by 1944, he was in Paris, France, repairing trains damaged by bombing.
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America in Mourning: Last Surviving WWII 'Band of Brothers' Officer Dead at 99
Eddie Shames fought in several battles throughout World War II and even entered Hitler's Eagle's Nest after Germany's surrender.
Leftist Protesters Block WWII Veterans from Attending Pearl Harbor Ceremony: Report
'WWII veterans aren't able to get to their own monument in DC to honor the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.'
Exhausted-Sounding Biden Starts to Read Out Bill Title, Gives Up After Just 2 Words
Apparently, just reading the title of the bill he was preparing to sign was too much for our aging president.
96-Year-Old NYC Veteran Gets Stunning Surprise from Neighbors
New York City neighbors came together to thank Jack Le Vine, a World War II veteran who has spent his entire life in service to others.
Annual Ceremony in Small Arizona Community Uniquely Honors American Veterans
The 10th anniversary ceremony also included the rededication of a unique memorial and musical tributes for the veterans.
Woman 'Heartbroken' by Defund Police Movement Gives Out Handwritten Thank-You Cards to NYC Cops
Coretta James doesn't care if what she does is polarizing. She just wants police officers and others in uniform to know they're appreciated.
Armed with a Trash Can, Brave Veteran Dad Captures and Relocates 6-Foot Alligator
A gaggle of onlookers shrieked as he advanced, pushing the gator back. It writhed and whipped its body around, resisting.
22-Year Navy Veteran Gets Amazing Kidney Donation from Last Person He Expected
It's unusual for someone to offer up a kidney without knowing the recipient, but she was ready to give the gift of health to a stranger.
![Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in Tokyo, Japan on March 16, 2021. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain]](https://www.patriotproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lloyd-1-336x252.jpg)
87 Generals, Admirals Issue Scathing Attack, Demand Austin, Milley Resign for Afghanistan Disaster
'The consequences of this disaster are enormous and will reverberate for decades ... Trust in the United States is irreparably damaged.'
Fallen Marine's Child Born One Month After His Death in Afghanistan Blast
So far, over $800,000 has been raised for the family, a fact that has to help Jiennah feel a little more secure in a time of great grief.
World's Oldest WWII Veteran Hits Milestone Birthday
Lawrence Brooks, a grandfather to 13 and great-grandfather to 22, encourages others to 'serve God and be nice to people.'
Father of First Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Asks What All the Bloodshed Was For
Army Ranger Spc. Jonn Edmunds was one of the first two deaths in the war in Afghanistan. His father now wonders what purpose it served.
Poll: Vets Say Trump Led American Effort in Afghanistan Better Than Biden, Obama and Bush
Veterans of the Afghanistan War approve of Donald Trump's handling of the conflict more than his predecessors'.
Republican Congressional Candidate Found Dead Days After Dropping Out of Race
The death of a congressional candidate, who was also an Afghanistan War veteran, puts a spotlight on veteran suicide.
Biden Admin Called Out for Taking Credit for Afghanistan Rescue: 'They're Lying'
'The State Department didn’t do anything for two weeks except put my constituents in danger and leave them stranded.'
Report: Vets Open Email, Find They've Been Prohibited from 'Disrespecting' Biden, Harris, and Others
Some military brass has suddenly become strict about criticizing a president: 'There must be a Trump exception clause in that rule.'
Trump Issues Video Response to Kabul Attack: 'It Would Not Have Happened if I Were Your President'
'Nobody has ever spoken about our country and our president the way they did in parliament and it is so embarrassing.'
Lawmaker/Afghan Vet: Terrorists Were 'Waiting for a President Like Joe Biden'
'I’m heartbroken thinking about the many lives that are affected, our service members, the lives of the Afghans who have been helping us.'
World War II Vet Celebrates His 100th Birthday: 'Every Day Should Be for Him'
In honor of Ficeto's contributions, the local shop designated a parking spot as veterans-only and dubbed it 'Benny's Spot.'
US Military Veterans Speak Out as Afghanistan Descends Into Chaos: 'It Makes Us Angry'
Veterans respond with anguish and anger at the spectacle of Afghanistan falling under the heel of the Taliban.