As the final episode of The Daily Show approaches this coming Aug. 6, host Jon Stewart has unveiled that he's been running a program that aims at getting veterans who have returned home jobs in television. Stewart has been running the program for the past three years but has only now come out publicly about it. His program puts vets through a five-week boot camp and teaches them the behind-the-scenes features of the television industry. It's something many vets have gone through, including Army scout Nathan Witmer. Read More »
James McClean was once a top Premier League prospect, and he might well get back there eventually. The Wigan Athletic star, however, has annoyed much of the British public over the years, by being the only poppy-less player in football games. He always stated that he did so with "good reasons", but after receiving a ton of insults for not supporting the British war veterans on 'Remembrance Sunday', his club have released his letter that he sent to the chairman, Mr. Dave Whelan, and it's a must-read piece. Read More »
First lady Michelle Obama is on the cover of the November 2014 issue of "Redbook" with five female military veterans to raise awareness for veterans issues. Read More »