Document the stories of the ‘Greatest Generation’ before it’s too late
4 days ago · D-Day anniversary marked by dwindling number of veterans Now bent with age, a dwindling number of WWII veterans joined a new generation of leaders on the shores where they landed 80 years ago.
Group breaks ground on new Tun Tavern, birthplace of the Marine …
5 days ago · The site is at 19 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood, about 250 yards from the original Tun Tavern site. The project also has the support of a key figure in Marine circles ...
Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levels
4 days ago · The estimate of veterans dealing with homelessness comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s annual point-in-time count, conducted each January.This year, face-to-face surveys ...
Marine snipers, often overlooked, build a memorial for their fallen
4 days ago · The Marine Corps sniper community is seeking honor their community’s fallen via a new war memorial. Members of the Marine Scout Sniper Heritage Foundation have a long-term plan, design and are ...