Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty to remove Confederate namesake

Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.

VA introduces new suicide prevention initiative

The VA has been trying to find a way to lower the number of veteran suicides. One way they're doing that is with an initiative called mission daybreak.

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Suicide remains the most serious, and ongoing, issue for our nation's veterans. The latest numbers show close to an average of 17 suicides per day.

'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.

Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.

Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday

In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.

What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.

Biden to nominate history-making Air Force fighter pilot for next Joint Chiefs chairman

President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.

Central Texas veteran says he’s been 'fighting' the VA for two decades

Damon Webb, a Central Texas veteran, said he has been "fighting" with the VA for two decades. 7 On Your Side Reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl reports.

Georgia Medal of Honor recipient missing for 73 years to be buried on Memorial Day

Luther H. Story was last seen in 1950 fighting off North Korean attackers so his fellow soldiers could get to safety. Now, almost 73 years later, the Georgia Army hero's remains will be laid to rest near his hometown.

Fort Cavazos soldier missing from Killeen, Texas

Spc. Craig Chamberlain was last seen leaving his home May 15 and has not been seen since. His chain of command and family have also not been able to contact him.