Veterans Day

After three months of sleeping on an air mattress, Lillie Mae Choyce came home Friday afternoon to a fully-furnished home, complete with pictures of her far-flung family and a fully outfitted kitchen.

In 1943, Buffalo, New York, native Bob Stromberg went to the draft board to see when he’d be called to serve in World War II — a question he says caught them by surprise. “‘Well, here’s a live one!’ They’re usually coming there saying, ‘Please don’t take me,’” Stromberg told News4 during an interview at his Rockville, Maryland, home....

A South Side resident and veteran had her home furnished by a local non-profit organization aiming to help those who have served the country once they return home, NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris told the nation’s veterans Friday their work makes America stronger, as the administration announced new support for children who live with wounded service members.

While some businesses in the Chicago, like the post office are closed on Veterans Day, others are open and offering free meals and deals, and many areas are holding ceremonies to honor the day’s 103rd observance.

As Veterans Day, a federal holiday that honors Americans who have served the country in the U.S. Armed Forces takes place tomorrow, many Americans are wondering if they will receive mail or not.

Today we celebrate the 103rd Veterans Day in the U.S., honoring those who’ve served in the military.

In honor of those who have served the country, several businesses are offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military members tomorrow for Veterans Day.

Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? Here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed on Friday, Nov. 11.

Is Veterans Day considered a “legal school holiday” in Illinois? Here’s what the State Board of Education says.

With many local organizations looking to honor those who have served, NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter takes a look into local Veterans Day events.

With Veterans Day taking place Friday, Nov. 11, a number of businesses are offering deals and free meals to honor those who have served the country.

In appreciation of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, businesses will honor active-duty and retired military with all sorts of deals.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor the U.S. military community, but both holidays serve different purposes.

The SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge is done, but you can still donate to help veterans through the end of November. The charity Burpees for Vets is accepting donations – and all you have to do is 11 seconds of exercise – hardly anything compared to the ice baths and intense workouts the SEALFIT challengers went through yesterday. NBCLX Storytellers Chase...

On Veterans Day, a group of fitness experts and influencers gathered in the California desert to put themselves through Navy SEAL training for the SEALFIT Veterans Day Challenge benefitting the Burpees For Vets charity. Here’s how you can still give back to veterans for #GivingTuesday.

Several U.S. veterans are working as massage therapists at a Chicago school after serving, providing help for fellow vets suffering from stressful health issues like post traumatic stress disorder. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11 and to honor service members across the country and in the Chicago area, restaurants and businesses nationwide are offering free meals, discounts and other deals for veterans and active-duty military members.

President Joe Biden delivered Veterans Day remarks from Arlington Cemetery on Thursday

President Joe Biden visited Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, in observance of Veterans Day on Thursday.