Famous Veterans

In this April 18, 2015, file photo, a member of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, poses for photos at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Last of the Doolittle Raiders, Dick Cole, Dies at 103

Retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, the last veteran of the "Doolittle Raid" on Tokyo during World War II, died Tuesday.

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence watch during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring former Senator Bob Dole on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump Signs Legislation Promoting Bob Dole to Colonel for WWII Service

President Trump signed legislation authorizing the honorary promotion of former Sen. Bob Dole from captain to colonel.

4 Army Veterans Who Leveraged Their Service to Break into Hollywood

The following Army veterans succeeded in accomplishing their dreams, and are still making it in Hollywood today.

5 Tips from Army Filmmaker for Breaking Into Hollywood

Want to make it in Hollywood? Here's some tips from a veteran filmmaker on how to do it.

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain, right, speaks to the crowd as wife Cindy McCain applauds her husband at election night festivities Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photos/Ross D. Franklin)

Cindy McCain Reveals Twitter Harassment Following President's Comments

McCain's widow and daughter have found themselves the targets of disturbing tweets following President Trump's comments.

Famous Veteran: Bob Ross

"I was the guy who makes you scrub the latrine, the guy who makes you make your bed, the guy who screams at you for being lat...

Then U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., speaks at a campaign rally, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Sun City, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York/File)

Sen. Martha McSally Says She Was Raped by Officer While in Air Force

Sen. Martha McSally made the admission while advocating for command oversight of sexual assault cases.

Retired Honorary Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey sits on the set of "Mail Call" (Photo courtesy of History Channel).

'Gunny' Remembered: The Life of R. Lee Ermey

The iconic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman -- and the veteran who played him, R. Lee Ermey -- are both iconic. But Ermey's service w...

Famous Veteran: Humphrey Bogart

The movie star and Navy veteran once said, "The trouble with the world is that it's always one drink behind."

Famous Veteran: Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy, who died on February 27, 2015, may be widely known for playing Spock, but he also served in the Army Reserve.

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