Content Tagged 'Veterans'

The West Tennessee National Cemetery in Germantown was one place where people gathered this Memorial Day to pay their respects to the men and women who died for this country. Watch Video

It's being called "A Trip of Healing," nearly a dozen heroes are on their way to Normandy for the first time since they fought in World War Two. Watch Video

As the Pentagon opens the door for women to take on combat roles in the military, the VA in Memphis is opening the doors of its newly expanded Women's Center. Watch Video

It's the trip of a lifetime for a 92-year-old WWII veteran from Memphis. He's going to Europe in the spring to revisit the places where he fought in the 1940's. The trip is possible thanks to a local senior wish organization and a very special group of Mississippi high school students. Watch Video

The Mid-South Rally for the Wounded Warrior Project will be paying tribute to local veterans who've sacrificed their health for our freedom. Organizers want every one of them to know they aren't forgotten.

Thousands of people celebrated Veteran's Day across the Mid-South. Hundreds of veterans marched down Second Street to praise and cheers of thanks in downtown Memphis. Watch Video

In 2008 Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed March 29th "Vietnam Veterans Day." Watch Video

Remembering those who died during the Vietnam War. The traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is in Southaven this weekend. Watch Video

Many are calling local WWII Veteran Wilbur "Bill" Hoffman an American hero. Watch Video

It's been nearly 14 months since a Mid-South Marine was killed in Afghanistan and for his parents, Veterans Day is more than a holiday. Watch Video

They leave to fight for our freedom, but many come home only to lose it. There are more veterans committing crimes than many care to admit. Watch Video

We know what we celebrate on Memorial Day and why, but do you know how the holiday got its start, and when? It has deep ties right here in the South. Watch Video

The Mid-South took time to honor those who gave so much for the country. Watch Video