Latest "Gold star families" stories

Rules for military base visitors still missing after years of waiting

Defense leaders had promised changes on visitor access to bases four years ago, but entry standards remain unfinished.

By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie

2 days ago

As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets

Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

On a peaceful Memorial Day, remember to honor the costs of war

This is the first Memorial Day in 20 years when our country is not at war. For Gold Star families, it will be especially poignant.

By Ryan Manion

12 months ago

Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal

The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Trump had positive COVID test before event with Gold Star families: book

Trump's former chief of staff said the president knew of his possible exposure to the virus earlier than what was previously reported.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

GWOT memorial made of over 7,000 dog tags will be displayed at Lincoln Memorial

The Fallen Heroes Memorial, sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and Tunnel to Towers, will be displayed at the Lincoln Memorial from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the names of the 7063 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror will be read.

By Rachel Nostrant

19 months ago