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The Vista, California , who turned 100 on Tuesday, is one of the few surviving Marine veterans who marched 55 miles from Camp Elliott in San Diego to christen the newly opened base near Oceanside in September 1942.

This 100-year-old Marine vet fought in WWII and Korea. Now he's being honored for his place in Corps history Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has played a major role in military history over the past 77 years, and John Farritor is one of the rare men who has seen that history unfold from the start

“What do you think of living with my parents for about ten years while their health declines and they die?”

The strange political silence on elder care Millions of middle-aged women struggle to care for ailing older relatives, and the crisis is only getting worse. So why is no one talking about it?

He loved the U.S. and supported our service members and . Thank you for your Service, Sir.

Ross Perot: A wonderful family man, a wonderful humanitarian - VAntage Point Ross Perot, the self-made billionaire, philanthropist and third-party presidential candidate, died this week at his home in Texas. He was 89.

Few living people can remember a world prior to The . Anthony Mancinelli is one of them. Check this story out—108 years old!

World's oldest barber predates The American Legion New York Post 1796 member Anthony Mancinelli is 108 years old and still cutting hair.

He doesn’t let his age get in the way of walking every morning to salute the flag, or of making sure his story won’t be forgotten. He’s narrowly escaped death many times over, like so many others, as a prisoner of war and of .

WWII prisoner of war shares story of survival in hopes of remembrance It’s not as easy as it used to be for 95-year-old Bill Barz to move around, or to remember all of the details of his incredibly full life.

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Hands weathered by war and time, this 99-year-old Marine proves the adage, “Once a , always a Marine.”

Once A Marine Always A Marine His weathered hands, aged by war and time, brushed across the fuselage of an aircraft. Like a gust of wind, old memories washed over him. Stepping out from the hangar, the 99-year-old Marine took a

“Oliver believes he is a real police officer. One day we were discussing what a policeman’s job is and I explained how they are there to help people,” said Davis.

7-Year-Old 'Police Officer' Cheers Up Nursing Home Patients by Handing Out Tickets for Being 'Too Cute' Oliver Davis, 7, gives out hugs, flowers and tickets for being "too cute" to elderly patients in nursing homes.

In the 30-second clip, the birthday boy was all smiles and proudly held a festive crown as the flight crew sang to him.

Southwest Airlines crew serenades WWII vet for 101st birthday Happy birthday, indeed.

Caregivers

Today is the day our Nation has set aside to celebrate our independence. While you enjoy this day with you family, please never forget those who made this day possible and our brave men and women who continue to preserve our freedoms.

When a friend or family member is knee-deep in caring for a loved one, a common gesture is to drop off a casserole, or remind him or her to “let me know what you need.” How can you ease the ’s load.

How To Care For A Caregiver It's not always easy to figure out what a caregiver really needs to help ease their burden. Here are some suggestions for how to find out.

When a friend or family member is knee-deep in caring for a loved one, a common gesture is to drop off a casserole, or remind him or her to “let me know what you need.” How can you ease the ’s load.
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How To Care For A Caregiver It's not always easy to figure out what a caregiver really needs to help ease their burden. Here are some suggestions for how to find out.

As we appreciate our Freedom on this 4th of July, we wanted to share this post—More than 7,000 boots representing servicemembers who have died since 9/11 are on display at Fort Hood. Visitors often tie together the boots of battle buddies or troops who died in the same action.

For each boot, a life: Fort Hood memorial honors fallen servicemembers Every year around July Fourth, Fort Hood’s main entrance becomes a memorial for U.S. servicemembers who have died since Sept. 11, 2001. The boots honor servicemembers of all military branches, no matter the circumstances of their death.

When a friend or family member is knee-deep in caring for a loved one, a common gesture is to drop off a casserole, or remind him or her to “let me know what you need.” How can you ease the ’s load.

How To Care For A Caregiver It's not always easy to figure out what a caregiver really needs to help ease their burden. Here are some suggestions for how to find out.

have several factors to consider when choosing end-of-life care, including the older person's desire to pursue life-extending or curative treatments, how long he or she has left to live, and the preferred setting for care.

What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care? What is the difference between hospice and palliative care? Caregivers: learn about options for care at the end of life.

"Known for his patriotic songs and non-profit work with Veterans organizations, Mr. Adkins spent time with our in the Domiciliary and Community Living Center and signed a birthday card for Mr. Clark, who just turned 106."

Trace Adkins makes surprise visit to VA medical center, wishes veteran a happy 106th birthday A group of veterans got a special surprise Saturday when country music icon Trace Adkins stopped by...

The 94 year old served in World War II and he recently returned to the shores of Normandy, France to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Neeley returned from that trip to France earlier this month.

Tremont WWII vet recaps trip to Normandy TREMONT (HOI) - A trip back in time for a WWII veteran. Tremont native Gene Neeley spoke to a crowd Tuesday night at the United Methodist Church in his

“We obviously can never repay these families for their loss ... but we can dang sure stop the government from robbing them"-

Lawmaker tries to end military ‘widow’s tax’ but is blocked by Senate leadership Advocates have one more chance to get a fix passed this Congress.

World War II veteran Sidney Walton is 100 years old, and he’s in a bit of a race. Walton, who served as an infantryman in the Pacific Theater, is on a mission to travel to all 50 states and meet all 50.

100-year-old WWII veteran is on a quest to visit every state in the US World War II veteran Sidney Walton is 100 years old, and he’s in a bit of a race. Walton, who served as an Army infantryman in the Pacific Theater, is on a mission to travel to all 50 states and meet all 50 governors.

Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick served as a B-17 radioman during WWII, helping bomb enemy territory from Foggia, Italy. Fitzpatrick & his crew were one of six B-17 groups to fly out of Italy. Great history and story!

Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick, U.S. Army Air Corps (Full Interview) Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick served as a B-17 radioman during World War II, helping bomb enemy territory from Foggia, Italy. Dr. Fitzpatrick and his crew were one ...

Luis Alvarez, 53, a 9/11 responder and retired New York Department detective, entered hospice care and gave his final interview Thursday. Last week he sat with Jon Stewart and pleaded with Congress for compensation.

Hero 9/11 responder gives ‘final interview’ from hospice Luis Alvarez, 53, a 9/11 responder and retired New York Police Department detective, entered hospice care and gave his “final interview” Thursday. Last week he sat with Jon Stewart and pleaded with Congress for compensation. NBC’s Kathy Park reports for TODAY.

Rest In Peace HERO. One Of The Last Surviving Tuskegee Airmen Dies Surrounded By Family Lt. Col. Robert Friend flew 142 combat missions in World War II. He was 99 years old.

One Of The Last Surviving Tuskegee Airmen Dies Surrounded By Family Lt. Col. Robert Friend was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, an elite group of African-American military pilots who fought the N***s abroad only to face racism once they returned to America.