He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970. Numerous documentaries have ventured to convey the immense sacrifices of WWII. Attention to detail and special touches are heightened this time of year when so much of the cemetery is in the public eye. Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans. Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches. The new names for the first time include veterans buried in private cemeteries all over the world. Family and supporters of Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. are also pushing for him to eventually be awarded the Medal of Honor. The effort is part of a national campaign set for November to help increase awareness of veterans mental health struggles. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia’s defense minister to discuss military issues and the regional security environment, state media said. Leon Gautier was the last surviving member of an elite French unit that joined U.S. and other Allied forces in the D-Day invasion. Load More