Among the stories of homes and loved ones being washed away or swallowed by rising waters in Gulf area flooding, there are just as many of courageous military veterans taking the initiative to provide support for those in desperate need.

These WWI photographs tell the story of hopeful people around the world.

In this year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, 17 U.S. military athletes including 15 active troops, one veteran and a civilian employee of the Navy as well as three alternates and five coaches, have all qualified for Team USA. Their backgrounds are as diverse as the Olympics themselves.

Josh Manning, a military veteran, and state civil rights investigator, reflects on his time in combat and serving with Captain Humayun Khan in Iraq. His experience frames the political narrative in a way many may have not yet considered.

After 42 years in the United States Marine Corps, Assistant Commandant Gen. John "Jay" Paxton Jr. has retired. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Commandant Robert Neller spoke highly of Paxton and his service, and presented him with the distinguished service medal, signaling meritorious service in a public position.

Within weeks of the events of September 11, 2001 there were American troops in Afghanistan. They were Special Forces Operators and they were there secretly. But what they did and how they operated there was like something out of the 19th century.

Every day for the last eight years, Honorary Marine Wyatt Gillette faced a battle for survival. He earned the right to wear the same Eagle, Globe and Anchor as his father one day before his final tour of duty was completed.

Surrounded by friends, family and staff at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 70 year old U.S. Air Force Veteran Frederick Todd married his long-time partner Gail King. It was Todd's last wish, as he hadn't long to live.

The story of the United States Marine assigned to Delta Force who took part defending the U.S. Embassy Annex in Benghazi, Libya, and was later awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest award for valor, has been largely held a secret...until now.

Green Beret medic Gary Michael Rose will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam. His story is one of courage under pressure and an unfairly tarnished reputation that took years to repair.