How to protect veterans from scams and fraud

Veterans can be a vulnerable population that are susceptible to scams. Carroll Harris, Inspector in Charge at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, says sometimes scammers specially target the veteran population.

Mortgage paid off for family of fallen Virginia firefighter

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced this Veterans Day that it has paid off the mortgage on the Virginia home of Firefighter Trevor Brown, a Sterling Volunteer Fire Company member who died in a house explosion in February.

Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.

US Marine Corps celebrating 249th birthday

The Marine Corps celebrates its birthday Sunday, marking when the Continental Marines were founded on that day in 1775 during the Revolutionary War.

National Parks are free for Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.

Veterans Day deals and freebies

Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.

Veterans Day: What's open and closed?

As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.