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A group of World War II veterans visiting Washington D.C. from Mississippi weren't going to let a few fences get in the way of visiting the closed WWII memorial - closed because of the government shutdown. -
The Corps’ mission is to make Marines, win battles and develop quality citizens, but unfortunately many service members struggle when it is their time to return to the civilian world. -
Air Force pilot Maj. James E. Sizemore of San Diego was killed when his aircraft crashed in Laos in 1969. His remains were not identified until last April, and he will be buried with full military honors on September 23 at Arlington National Cemetery. -
On Friday, two Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veterans will be awarded a Silver Star and a Bronze Star during a ceremony at MCRD San Diego. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus was scheduled to attend the ceremony, but cancelled due to the tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard. -
More than 100 injured veterans from across the U.S. are in San Diego this week for the 6th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. They're learning life-changing skills through sports and recreational activities. -
Jesse and Kelly Cottle are San Diego newlyweds with model good looks - but that's not why a recent photo taken of them has gone viral. The snapshot shows Kelly giving Jesse, a Marine veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan, a piggyback ride. -
The exhibit features work by combat veterans who were taught how to turn their anxiety over war into a reflective, therapeutic experience to help them transition back into civilian life. -
It's called telemental health — virtually connecting patient with psychologist. Nearly a quarter of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, but only a few actually seek treatment. -
A Vietnam veteran wants to know whether the Affordable Care Act will affect his TRICARE health benefits. -
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the death of Army Capt. Martin Monahan, 30, who died last week from injuries suffered in a skydiving accident near Honolulu.
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