Veteran’s Day Arrives As Veteran Groups Face Dwindling Member Numbers

Today is Veteran's day in the United States, a day meant to remember those who have fallen in combat and to thank those who have served and who are currently serving. While the day is a somber ... continue

President Obama To Spend Veterans Day Watching Basketball Game On Aircraft Carrier

President Barack Obama will spend Veteran Days watching the Michigan State Spartans take on the North Carolina Tar Heels to tip-off the 2011 college basketball season aboard United States Navy aircraft carrier the USS Carl Vinson. The vessel is ... continue

Veterans eligible for myriad Veterans Day discounts tomorrow

Tomorrow, November 11th, is Veterans Day in the United States, and several chains have opted to honor the holiday by offering freebies or discounts to vets. An email I received today from Outback trumpeted a free "Bloomin' Onion" ... continue

Happy Veteran’s Day- your mugging is canceled!

A Milwaukee Army Reservist got a pleasant surprise during a mugging, when the four men who accosted him had a change of heart. The men singled out the 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as he was walking home ... continue

Veterans Day 2008: Online Resources

Veterans Day 2008 is being observed not just in ceremonies across America today, but also online. Here is a list of some Web-based Veterans Day resources and programs that might be of interest. You can ... continue