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Louisville Zoo offers free admission to military families on Veterans Day

Military News

This small Kentucky community needs your help to place a wreath on every veteran's headstone this December

A group of Marion County high schoolers are on a mission in the next month, to make sure every veteran buried in Lebanon gets the recognition they deserve.
Military News

How you can help ensure every veteran buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery gets a wreath

Through Wreaths Across America, people can donate to make sure a wreath is placed at more than 11,000 veteran's graves at Zachary Taylor cemetery.
Military News

Kentucky high schoolers on a mission to place a wreath on every veteran's headstone this December

A group of Marion County high schoolers are on a mission in the next month, to make sure every veteran buried in Lebanon gets the recognition they deserve.
Nation World

More than 800 veterans kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

Under “don't ask, don't tell,” thousands saw their military service ended without an honorable discharge, meaning they missed out on key military benefits.
Local News

Last Honor Flight Bluegrass trip of the year takes off at Louisville airport

Dozens are expected to show up at Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. to welcome these veterans back home.
Military News

Pentagon chief says a six-month temporary budget bill will have devastating effects on the military

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military.
Animals

Veteran reunited with beloved military K-9 after a year apart

Navy Master-at-Arms Carlos Aranda adopted Donnie after he sustained a leg injury.
Local News

Gov. Andy Beshear, military officials host ribbon cutting of $15.9M Joint Force Headquarters

Governor Andy Beshear said the new facility is a step forward to help the guard reach its goals while also celebrating the men and women who serve.
Military News

The US Navy's warship production is in its worst state in 25 years. What's behind it?

Among the challenges: a serious shortage of skilled workers, poor shipyard employee retention, last-minute design changes, and the Pentagon's shifting priorities.
Local News

Navy vet's clothing line expands to community non-profit helping Florida veterans

Club-214 hosts land and sea events, sporting get-togethers, kids clubs and more for Tampa Bay-area veterans and active duty members.
History

These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994 World War II Documentary)

In this documentary from 1994, WVEC anchor Terry Zahn reports on the D-Day invasion of Europe, 50 years later.