In the waters of Pearl Harbor, the massive hulk of the USS Arizona sits frozen as a snapshot of tragedy from more than seventy years ago.

December 7th, marks the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks, a day that sparked the direct involvement of the United States in World War II, and a day that will never be forgotten.

The salute is a powerful gesture.

Did you know that Veterans Day hasn't always been called Veterans Day, and that it wasn't always celebrated on November 11th?

But they learned how to be stronger, trust their instincts, and...

During the Government shutdown, the monuments, national parks, and museums were closed to the public. Older veterans travel to the memorial, often for the first time, through honor flights quite regularly. The government shutdown meant that the memorial was closed, but these veterans were welcomed with open arms despite the caution tape and signs.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Capt. William Swenson received the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony, where the President bestowed the nation’s highest military honor on a visibly emotional Swenson. See video of the ceremony.

Navy SEAL Bo Reichenbach lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan.

Now, learn why he's on this final mission.

In a show of solidarity with American troops both past and present, Vietnam veteran Chuck Lewis decided to walk across the nation, from Washington State to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. Check on Chuck's progress!