At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record

A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.

WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'

A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.

Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight

Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.

Dozens of veterans honored at brunch in Bloomington ahead of Veterans Day

Monday, people across the country will be recognized for their bravery and time served in the military as the nation marks Veterans Day.

Highway renamed for slain Minnesota soldier

Nearly a decade after a Minnesota war hero died defending his country, his parents saw a stretch of highway in his hometown named in his honor.

Tee It Up for the Troops fundraiser enters 15th year

Despite rain and gray skies, hundreds of golfers took to the links across the Twin Cities as part of a fundraising effort to help veterans.

'Tee It Up for the Troops' golf tournament raises money to help veterans
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A golf tournament called "Tee It Up for Troops" raises money for PTSD research and treatment, suicide prevention and employment and rehabilitation for those who have served in the military.

Can-Do Canines puppies move on to next stage of service dog training
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A litter of puppies trained by prisoners is moving on to the next stage of their training to become service dogs through Can-Do Canines.

Minnesota State helps veterans turn military experience into college credit
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As Veterans Day nears, one of the greatest gifts Minnesota can give to the men and women who have served our nation is the gift of higher education.