Canada’s Oldest World War II Veteran Dies at 110
Burdett Sisler, one of the world’s oldest World War II veterans, has died, just days shy of his 111th birthday. Sisler, who died last week at 110, was believed to be Canada’s oldest living man. His son, Norman, reported his father’s death, saying he was surrounded by family when he died. The WWII veteran’s health […]
‘I Want My Purple Heart:’ WWII Veteran Pushes for Medal He Said Earned 80 Years Ago
World War II veteran Glenn Fisher has lived a long, rewarding life. He’s set to turn 100 later this year. However, something very important is missing – the Purple Heart Fisher said he earned 80 years ago. Fighting with the Army along Europe’s Rhine River in 1945, Fisher was struck by shrapnel, with a piece […]
Remembering Army Veteran Jim Whittaker, First American to Climb Mount Everest
Jim Whittaker, the Army veteran and mountaineer who became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was 97. Whittaker died peacefully with his wife, Dianne Roberts, and other family members at his side, according to a statement from the family released by […]
Fight for Valor: Vietnam Veteran Battles to Get War Hero Medal of Honor
David Zartarian didn’t know Col. Francis “Frank” Cuddy well, but for the past five years, he’s been fighting to give the Vietnam War hero the highest military accolade – the Medal of Honor. Despite the unfamiliarity, both veterans have a lot in common. Both Cuddy and Zartarian attended the University of Rhode Island (URI), with […]
An Army Veteran Is Charged with Sharing Classified Details of an Elite Commando Unit
RALEIGH, N.C. — An Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist, which one official said put the country, members of the U.S. military and the nation’s allies at risk. Courtney Williams, 40, of Wagram, North Carolina, is accused of violating federal law, as well as […]
Spring Training with the Padres: Student Veteran Lives Baseball Dream
Army veteran Savino Anguiano had an opportunity recently that most baseball fans would take in a heartbeat. Anguiano, a student at Arizona State University (ASU), received a taste of Major League Baseball up close, joining the San Diego Padres for spring training in Peoria, Arizona. The Padres, in partnership with ASU’s Pat Tillman Veterans […]
DNA Confirms Unclaimed Veteran Is Her Father, She Seeks Help
Meagan Heisinger received some good news recently that could help finally bring a veteran family member home. DNA tests confirmed James Bradley Lane is her father. Lane, a Vietnam Army veteran, died in 2017 while living in Washington State. He was 62. However, without next of kin to contact following his death, Lane was designated […]
WWII Veteran Who Fought in Tunisia With 1st Armored Division Dies at 107
Horace Carratelli, a 1st Armored Division veteran who served as a first sergeant in North Africa and Italy during World War II, died March 23 at 107 years old. He was believed to be one of the last surviving members of the division who fought during the Tunisia campaign, which included the pivotal Battle of […]
At 103, World War II Veteran Inspires Others with YMCA Workouts
If you’re already thinking about nixing that New Year’s resolution of working out more, less than three weeks into 2026, you may want to look to James Sneed for motivation. The 103-year-old World War II veteran is proving that you’re never too old to stay physically fit. Sneed, who served in the Army, heads to […]
Veteran Who Served for Both Japanese and U.S. Forces Turns 100
Minoru “Mino” Ohye has a truly unique story not matched by many other veterans. Not only did Ohye turn 100 years old recently and is one of the last remaining World War II veterans, but he also served for both the Japanese Imperial Army and the U.S. Army. Ohye was born in Sacramento, California […]