The WASPs flew over 60,000 miles during World War II, completing flight missions all over the U.S. They towed anti-aircraft artillery targets, assumed strafing missions, and transported cargo. Despite their service, the government has until recently denied them the right to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Hard work and daily dedication to his job paid off in a big way for former Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada. Following an outstanding career in the Marines, the decorated military man earned a respected post befitting of his public service.

In 2014, photographer Devin Mitchell began a trek that has turned into a stunning visual project that helps viewers understand who veterans are and how they see themselves. Mitchell's Veteran Vision Project features photos of real veterans looking at themselves in the mirror as they were while in the service contrasted with who they are today.

Military members and civilians both participate in an event that honors veterans.

Mount Everest may be the tallest mountain on Earth, but to Chad Jukes and Thomas Linville, it's more than that. The mountain represents an opportunity for both men to show the world that while war left both with lasting injuries, there's still nothing they can't conquer.

Harry Rudy was one of five siblings in WWII, and the only one who didn't return home.

It was the 18th-century Prussian King Frederick the Great who coined the phrase "Dog is man's best friend," a reference to his beloved Italian greyhounds. Hundreds of years later, Dong Hongliang, a disabled army veteran from Henan Province in China, can relate; he credits his mobility to one.

In a competition that truly brings together some of the bravest men and women in the world, the Invictus Games kicked off over the weekend, showcasing the talent of wounded and ill service members from across the globe.

These nonprofits do amazing work for our military personnel.

Retiring from military service can be a challenging journey for veterans, thrusting them from a world of camaraderie to one where the vets feel lost and invisible to others.