I recently read an article by a friend of mine; Tom Jurowsky. He is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral. A role model to many, in numerous ways, who continues to advocate for America’s defense ...

I searched for feel-good stuff to use in this month’s column. I wanted to write a piece similar to my recent column about cheerleaders, or the column lauding Lakeshore Railroad’s tradition of early ...

Allan Labor Government continues to recognise and honour the enduring legacy, courage and resilience of Vietnamese ...

We have been learning about Karl Porisch, who grew up in Jackson and earned a bachelor’s degree at Mankato State College in 1968. He volunteered for Marine Corps flight training and received his ...

Sypniewski and Roland are among approximately 2,500 living WWII Michigan veterans. More than 600,000 Michiganders served ...

Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, they highlight the service of ...

His fellow Marines in Vietnam were hit hard when Dan Bullock was killed but they didn't find out until weeks later than he was just 15 years old.

Pam Runyan says its important for her husband Dave to talk about his experiences in Vietnam. She says he just started opening up over the last few years, and ...

Leo Chase wasn't drafted. He signed up and became the first man from St. Johns County to be killed in Vietnam.

Barbeau, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, is turning 100 years old. His secret to living a long life is simple. Barbeau told 12 News he doesn’t drink or smoke and keeps himself active.

Billy Hall enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 15 in 1941, four months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Lou Caputo served his country in the U.S. Army before the start of the Vietnam War. He did several tours, came home and ...