/tags/veterans-day Veterans Day en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Nov 2016 15:54:16 GMT /military/2016-11-09/at-95-wwii-glider-pilot-maintains-special-bond-with-neighbors One of the last living World War II glider pilots lives in a modest home in Tampa, Florida, where he's developed a special bond with his neighbors. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 15:54:16 GMT /military/2016-11-09/at-95-wwii-glider-pilot-maintains-special-bond-with-neighbors Bobbie O'Brien /military/2015-11-11/veterans-groups-on-the-decline For many veterans of World War II and Vietnam, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts were popular social gathering places to share… Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:31:04 GMT /military/2015-11-11/veterans-groups-on-the-decline Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-11-11/veterans-groups-on-the-decline For many veterans of World War II and Vietnam, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts were popular social gathering places to share… Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:31:04 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-11-11/veterans-groups-on-the-decline Laura Lee, Frank Stasio /military/2015-11-11/agencies-work-to-honor-ncs-800-000-military-families People across the state are honoring those who served in the military on this Veterans Day. There are parades and ceremonies in many communities and other… Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:34:20 GMT /military/2015-11-11/agencies-work-to-honor-ncs-800-000-military-families Eric Hodge /news/2015-11-10/vets-groups-seek-younger-blood-to-maintain-membership-influence The leadership of the American Legion and VFW is seeking younger, more diverse members. But they face a challenge changing their public image. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:34:34 GMT /news/2015-11-10/vets-groups-seek-younger-blood-to-maintain-membership-influence Jay Price, Jay Price /military/2015-11-10/veterans-groups-have-long-history-uncertain-future Groups like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have served former service members for a century. But declining membership threatens to... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:20:54 GMT /military/2015-11-10/veterans-groups-have-long-history-uncertain-future John Ismay /2015-11-09/on-veterans-day-former-troops-share-memories To commemorate Veterans Day, the American Homefront Project talks with former service members about their time in the armed forces. Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:10:38 GMT /2015-11-09/on-veterans-day-former-troops-share-memories John Ismay