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Veterans Day started as a day to reflect upon those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. In 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day.

President Barack Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. during Veterans Day ceremonies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

On Veterans Day and Solemn Ground, Obama Urges More Help for Vets

President Obama said America needs to go beyond words of thanks and parades and do more to help a new generation of veterans.

Richard Overton the oldest living WWII veteran, listens during a Veterans Day ceremony attended by President Barack Obama, commemorating Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Obama Recognizes 107-Year-Old World War II Vet

107-year-old Richard Overton ignored the frailties of his years and stood to be honored by President Obama at Arlington...

Al Roker speaks with Col. Michele Edmondson, the 81st Training Wing commander, following Roker’s weather report during a segment of the Today Show on the flightline at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Nov. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force/Kemberly Groue)

'Rokerthon 2' Highlights Keesler Air Force Base on Veterans Day

Al Roker, the Today Show weather anchor, stopped by Keesler Air Force Base as part of an effort to set a mark for Guinness...

Airmen, French Community Honor WWI Aviators

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Naval Academy Superintendent, First Woman in Post, Replaced Early by Marine General

Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, who currently oversees the Marine Corps' personnel directorate, has been nominated to replace...

National Guard Officer's Promotion Stalled by California Senator Protesting LA Military Deployment

A hold cannot prevent a nominee from being confirmed, but it means the Senate cannot use the expedited procedures it normally...

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz

As Corps Gets Stretched Thin by Mounting Missions, Top Enlisted Leader Focused on Basics for Marines

Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz has been vocal about a multibillion-dollar barracks effort meant to fix disintegrating housing, as well...

U.S. soldiers conduct a patrol near Bisbee, Ariz.

Additional Military Bases in New Jersey, Indiana Set to Host Migrant Detention Camps

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, colloquially referred to as "Fort Dix," in New Jersey and Camp Atterbury in Indiana, both...

Sign welcomes visitors to Fort Carson, Colorado

Fort Carson Soldier Accused of Kidnapping, Sexual Assault in Colorado Springs

Records given to The Gazette by Fort Carson officials show Meade is a mechanic in the 4th Infantry Division for their...

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