Veterans

Country singer, Coffey Anderson, joins us to talk about his latest track celebrating the bravery of female veterans, “Can’t Spell Hero Without Her.”

A San Diego Navy fought with the Department of Veterans Affairs for five months after he received a letter mistakenly declaring him deceased.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members. That’s according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top level officials at the agency that it had an objective to cut enough...

History isn’t just in books, it’s living and walking among us in the World War II veterans who can still share their own stories. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports on a Gen-Z man on a mission to make sure we know The Greatest Generation.

Veterans at State Department dispirited after DEI crackdown puts affinity group on pause.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was stalled three times during his opening statement by protesters who called him a “Christian zionist” and yelled about “bombing babies in Gaza.”

One North Texan will represent veterans from around the country next week at the Tournament of Roses Parade in California. NBC 5’s David Goins reports he’ll have a life-changing companion by his side.

Retired Army Sergeant Steve Blackman and his service canine were selected to represent service members at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day.

Motivational speaker and Black Hawk pilot, Elizabeth McCormick, speaks to us about the power of positive thinking.

Wreaths Across America DFW is short 13,000 wreaths to honor veterans at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery as the deadline is fast approaching.

Wreaths Across America DFW is short 13,000 wreaths to honor veterans at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery as the deadline is fast approaching.

For $17, you can donate a wreath through the NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 Veteran’s Network Page for Wreaths Across America. The goal is to make sure every gravestone at DFW National Cemetery gets a wreath. This year there are about 59,000 needing a wreath.

The Statler shares why they’re honoring veterans and first responders with a free Thanksgiving meal.

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general.

President Biden spoke at the last Veterans Day event of his presidency at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.

DFW Canines for Veterans shares how their service dog training program is helping veterans.

Veteran and motivational speaker, Patrick Hart, discusses tips on overcoming adversity to achieve success.

This Veterans Day, we are honoring veterans in North Texas for their sacrifice, including those from a fading generation.

James Baynham of Brookdale Club Hill is being honored for his service on Veterans Day. 

After working at a crowded and dangerous internment camp in Iraq, Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O’Brien brought home with her anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A bouncy labradoodle and a Kansas City-area program helped her get back on her feet. Dogs 4 Valor, operated through an organization called The Battle Within, helps retired veterans and first responders in the...