In the military community, few symbols carry as much weight and reverence as the Gold Star. It is a mark of profound sacrifice -- a symbol that a service member has died in the line of duty. For ...

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Gold Star Families are a vital part of the nation’s military community and history. Spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents and others whose loved ones gave the ultimate ...

BERLIN -- Three years after his son Christopher was killed in Iraq, Gary Merchant watched Tuesday as Vermont's governor attached a new license plate to his car as a way to honor his son's memory and ...