As a graying workforce of veterans who own small businesses in America retires, fewer younger veterans are stepping up to replace them, according to the Small Business Administration.
Two Augusts ago, I joined Frank Siller a few miles from his quest to reach this Somerset County borough as part of his 537-mile tribute walk to all those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday that began in 1954 but has origins that date back to World War I. Here are number-based facts about the day that honors America's troops.
Brett Leary, 42, has been charged with one felony count of stealing after he allegedly took more than $36,000 from a fund for wounded veterans.
Fordahl started studying art at age 8. His first commission came just a few years later. That passion for capturing real people and places would follow him into his time in the Army.
Candance Thomas could have been one of those Veterans who slipped through the cracks during the transition to civilian life. But, with a helping hand, Thomas was able to access the VA services and support she needed to avoid becoming homeless.