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Europe January 8, 2015

London conman steals British Army vet's WWII medals on D-Day anniversary

A 92-year-old World War II British Army veteran wants his military medals back after they were stolen by an apparent conman on the anniversary of D-Day.

Europe January 8, 2015

France lifts restrictions on D-Day video coverage

France on Wednesday dropped restrictions on live video coverage of ceremonies this week marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, ensuring that millions of viewers across the world will be able to watch the event as it unfolds.

Honors January 8, 2015

Notable decommissioned US Navy ships

More than 15,000 ships have sailed the world's seas while serving the United States and its Navy since 1776. Here are some of the more noteworthy vessels from the 20th century: 

Military Families January 8, 2015

SS United States is being prepared for a new life

Its future is still uncertain, but the SS United States is getting a below-the-deck makeover to make it more appealing for developers interested in turning what was once the world's fastest ocean liner into a massive dockside attraction.

Military Families January 8, 2015

Easter Seals groups ramp up help to veterans

The nonprofit Easter Seals organization has for decades been thought of as mainly helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs. But the organization now is in the midst of a new initiative to expand support networks for veterans, military service members and their families.

Military Families January 8, 2015

Remains of Memphis soldier missing since 1969 to be buried at Arlington

An Air Force Major who was killed in a crash and listed as missing in action for more than 40 years will finally be laid to rest when he is buried at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 23.

MILITARY January 8, 2015

Navajo Code Talker dies at 90 in NM home

A Navajo Code Talker, whose words are inscribed on congressional medals given to his group and who fought to have a World War II comrade recognized for his service, died Thursday in New Mexico.

Veterans January 8, 2015

World War II vet seeks medals stolen from him during hospital stay

Roy Hopper survived the Normandy invasion and a prisoner of war camp during World War II. Now, Hopper, 89, faces another challenge: Trying to get back military medals — including a Bronze Star for bravery — that were stolen from his home last month while he was in the hospital.

Veterans January 8, 2015

World War II medal of Nebraska man turns up in Vermont maple tree

Volunteers for Vermont’s annual Green Up Day made an odd discovery when they looked inside a maple tree: wrapped in plastic inside an old VCR cassette was the World War II Good Conduct Medal for a Nebraska man who died 32 years ago.

Northeast January 8, 2015

WWII veteran's Purple Heart stolen in home invasion

Police say one of the items stolen in an armed home invasion in Leicester (LESS'-tuhr) last weekend was a Purple Heart earned by the World War II veteran father of one of the victims.