Starbucks Barista Asks Sad Veteran Innocent Question And Ends Up Saving His Life.
For years, Vince Villano was a regular at the Starbucks in DuPoint, Washington. Nicole McNeil was the cheery barista who often served Vince his morning...
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Sailor Schemes To Surprise Sister After 1 Year Overseas And She Freaks Out.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 23, 2020
Military families often experience a juxtaposition of feelings regarding their deployed family members. On the one hand, they couldn't be more proud that their loved...
Read moreMilitary Dad And Softball Coach Secretly Plan Epic Reunion At Daughters’ Last Game.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jun 14, 2020
Nothing beats the joy you feel as a kid when you see your loved ones cheering you on. Jake Bunger's two 6-year-old daughters, Taya and...
Read moreMan Who Weighed 460 Lbs Honors Late Father By Changing Life And Joining Marines.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 13, 2020
Adan Prescott of Tucson, Arizona, always wanted to follow in his late father's footsteps and join the military. Looking at him now, nobody would believe...
Read moreMarine Adopts Bomb-Sniffing Dog That Saved His Life In Afghanistan.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 10, 2020
Cpl. Byung Kang met his best friend on his second deployment to Afghanistan with the U.S. Marine Corps. Back then, Blue the Labrador saved his...
Read moreCoast Guard Dog Gets Promoted To Senior Chief Petty Paw-fficer In Adorable Ceremony.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
May 9, 2020
After many years on the job, it was about time for one special member of the St. Ignace U.S. Coast Guard crew to get a...
Read moreSailors Honor Retiring Military Dog With Beautiful Send-Off After 6 Yrs Of Service.
Corinne Sanders |
May 8, 2020
Bob the 9-year-old Labrador retriever has earned his golden years of relaxation. While he is obviously a good boi, his fellow service members also describe...
Read moreNavy Musicians Stationed In Italy Sing “O Sole Mio” To Lift People’s Spirits.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Apr 13, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic is affecting people across the globe, and the citizens of Italy are among the hardest hit. Members of the U.S. Naval...
Read moreDeployed Soldier Gets Cutest Reaction When He Surprises His Little Boy On Playground.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Mar 8, 2020
Whenever one of our United States soldiers is able to return to their families, it's a good day. Christina Cooke knew her husband, Sergeant BJ...
Read moreAfter Decades Of Searching, Man Finds Long-Lost Father Living 10 Minutes Away.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 16, 2020
Growing up, Juan Vazquez only knew his father through one photo. The image was taken in the '60s and featured younger versions of his parents....
Read moreHusband Serenades Navy Vet Wife During Her Battle With Brain Cancer.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 13, 2020
When this couple promised to love each other "in sickness and in health," they really meant it. Roslyn Singleton was first diagnosed with cancer in...
Read more104-Yr-Old Is Showered With Over 70,000 Valentine’s Day Cards After Simple Request.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 13, 2020
At 104, William "Bill" White has experienced so many things, but he's never seen anything like this! Throughout his life, Bill has kept mementos from...
Read moreMilitary Mom Teams Up With Harlem Globetrotters To Surprise 3-Year-Old With Homecoming Photobomb.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 11, 2020
If we know anything about the Harlem Globetrotters, it's that they're always up for a good time. As Air Force Sergeant Deandrea Proctor planned her...
Read moreGroom Breaks Down When Deployed Best Man Surprises Him At Wedding.
Ashley Ziegler |
Feb 9, 2020
At your wedding, there are a handful of people who are so important to you, they are a very close second to your soon-to-be spouse....
Read moreSoldier Has Sweetest Reunion With Stray He Brought Home From Iraq Deployment.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 8, 2020
It's possible to make lifelong friends just about anywhere, even in the middle of a war zone. Nick Pierzchalsk is a med-evac pilot with the...
Read moreAfter Yrs Of Fighting, Cancer Survivor Fulfills Dream Of Becoming Marine.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 8, 2020
When it comes to personal battles, Michael Campofiori has been fighting for the majority of his life. At just 11 years old, he was diagnosed...
Read moreOverweight Dad Drops 165 Pounds To Pursue Dream Of Joining The Army.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 7, 2020
Reaching our goals can, at times, feel next to impossible. But Christian Montijo of Kissimmee, Florida, is living proof that hard work and perseverance are...
Read moreDeployed Army Son Schemes With Police To Surprise Mom At Her Swearing-In Ceremony.
Corinne Sanders |
Feb 5, 2020
Erika Benning of Texas was bursting with pride on January 31, 2020, the day she fulfilled her childhood dream. After plenty of hard work, the...
Read moreDelighted Veteran Collapses In Disbelief After Hearing What His Vintage Rolex Is Worth.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 3, 2020
Some surprises are so fabulous they literally knock you off your feet. At a recent "Antiques Roadshow" event in West Fargo, North Dakota, appraiser Peter...
Read moreOrganization Pairs Shelter Dogs With Veterans To Help Them Navigate PTSD.
Ashley Ziegler |
Jan 21, 2020
Many soldiers experience symptoms of PTSD when they return home after a deployment, so it's essential that they find encouragement and support. One way they...
Read moreAirman Who Hasn’t Seen Family In 1 Yr Breaks Down When Wife Reveals Birthday Gift.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 19, 2020
Service members make sacrifices for the good of their country all the time, even when it takes a toll on them. Matthew Buhrke was stationed...
Read moreKids Tackle Army Dad When He Jumps Out From Behind Welcome Banner At Airport.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 16, 2020
The holidays are a great time to bond and catch up with relatives, especially those we don't often see. Unfortunately, one important member of the...
Read moreMilitary Dad Surprises Son During Epic Nerf Gun War After Yearlong Deployment.
Corinne Sanders |
Jan 13, 2020
Military families sacrifice so much for their country, especially when their service members are deployed. All 7-year-old Chase wanted was for his dad to be...
Read moreArmy Specialist Surprises Girlfriend With Proposal At Re-Enlistment Ceremony.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 28, 2019
The best marriage proposals are the ones that take the bride-to-be completely by surprise. That was the case for 20-year-old Maggie Rodriguez of El Paso,...
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