WWII vet gets surprise high school graduation 77 years later

Raymond Schaefer didn't get to finish his high school career at Racine County School of Agriculture because of his choice to serve in World War II. Thursday, he got his well-deserved diploma. 

Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day

Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.

Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus

Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."

Postal changes are delaying mail-order medicine for veterans, according to lawmakers

Policy changes that slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescription drugs, according to Democratic senators.

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.

Illinois man takes American flag with him on daily runs

Some would argue that the weight of the world is on Mark Palmieri’s shoulders when he takes his daily runs carrying an American flag, but the 36-year-old personal trainer from Vernon Hills, Illinois says it’s an honor to carry it.

95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'

A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.

Party drug MDMA a step closer to legalization for PTSD therapy

For decades, MDMA has been considered a party drug. But, after years of research and clinical trials, one organization is convincing government officials and patients that the drug can also be beneficial in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Daughter launching community search to help find missing veteran with PTSD

The daughter of a missing veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is asking the community to help her find her father, Robert Ford.