Veterans

An encore broadcast of our 2014 conversation about the unique contributions to defeating German forces in WWII by members of the Ghost Army. On Feb. 1, President Joe Biden signed into law the “Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act,” to honor and recognize their contributions.

Jorge Cruz founded the JROTC program in 2002 at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. He had served as a Sergeant Major in the U.S.Army for 24 years. He said that starting the JROTC program was one of his greatest decisions.

After tackling his own mental health issues, U.S. Marine veteran Armando Hernandez works to help other veterans heal through exercise and wellness.

Damien Luten was shot in the leg while serving in the U.S. Army. Back in the United States, he turned his passion for photography into a career.

When Army Veteran Andrew Morris joined the military in 2014, he still found time to drum.

Army veteran Ren Stanley joined the Army when he was 22, hoping to find a sense of direction.

Army veteran Lia Coronado says being in the Army forced her to grow up in some unexpected ways.

Veteran John Bergeron served in the Marines for 10 years. But it was one very cold month in the Arctic Circle that has stuck with him.

Bill Curtis is a man who just won't quit. After serving nearly 40 years in the U.S. Navy, he finds fulfillment in another life-long passion.

Disruptions to everyday life caused by the coronavirus pandemic are putting a strain on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Some are seeking...