I was convinced the deaths of my friends in combat were my fault. It took me years to realize this feeling had a name: survivor guilt.
Tag: Veterans
How Did Armistice Day Become Veterans Day in the United States?
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.
Do You Have a Living Relative Who Served in World War II? Help Us Tell Their Story
If a relative or friend of yours served, help us get in touch with them. Or, if you served during World War II, tell us about your experience directly.
My Best Friend Died by Suicide. I Wish I Had Seen the Warning Signs.
Neil was the toughest guy I knew in the Air Force. But no one taught us how to cope with PTSD.
The Army’s Message to Returning World War I Troops? Behave Yourselves
Posters from 1918 reveal ignorance of the toll that the war took on those who fought it.
Wounded by Chemical Weapons in Iraq, Veterans Fight a Lonely Battle for Help
Annette Nellis and three other airmen came forward with health issues years after they were exposed to chemicals during a training exercise. When will the military provide the recognition they were promised?
World War II Planes Can Still Fly, but Who Will Keep Them Flying?
A number of organizations are now training young pilots and engaging students in the art of flying and repairing vintage aircraft.
Trump Honors D-Day Sacrifices, With Some Legacies Unspoken
While paying tribute to veterans, the president said little about the institutions built after World War II that are fraying under populist movements.
D-Day in Photos: Heroes of a More Certain Time
As the number of surviving veterans dwindles, the old pillars of trans-Atlantic certainty have begun to tremble.
D-Day Remembrance: Trump Mixes Solemnity With Swipes at Mueller and Pelosi
After the president’s three-day state visit to Britain, world leaders commemorated the World War II operation in northern France.