Veterans

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Trump Honors Three WWII Veterans at Salute to America 250 Event

Jul 5, 2026

The clip shows President Trump delivering remarks at the Salute to America 250 event on the National Mall, honoring three living WWII veterans by having them salute historic flags from their service. He highlights Captain Ken Schubring's Pearl Harbor survival and Pacific B-29 service, Navy Lt. Arthur Rose's D-Day command, and Marine Cpl. Don Graves' Iwo Jima combat. The segment includes applause and Trump's closing praise of the 'greatest generation.' The broadcast relies on the president's speech footage with no additional reporters, graphics, or expert guests shown. It presents the ceremony as part of the July 4-5, 2026 national anniversary observances.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Endurance Swimmer Plans Lake Michigan Cannonball Tow for Veterans Memorial

Jul 4, 2026

Fox News segment profiles Michigan endurance swimmer Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer and his planned August 7 swim of roughly 22 miles across Lake Michigan while towing 250 cannonballs weighing about 1,500 pounds. The effort honors America's 250th birthday and funds a combat veterans memorial in Whitehall, Michigan, including one cannonball carried in honor of his late WWII veteran father. Dreyer explains the symbolism of the 22-mile distance tied to veteran suicide awareness and describes his towing setup using two dinghies and a rucksack. The segment includes his website for public support and notes weather-dependent timing and expected 36-hour duration.

Source: Fox News

Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride 250 marks America's 250th with 1,000-mile cycle

Jul 2, 2026

The segment covers Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride 250, a 1,000-mile adaptive cycling event across 10 states in four rotating groups from Jacksonville, Florida, to New York City. Veterans ride with prosthetics or adapted bikes, visit landmarks including Philadelphia's Liberty Bell and Washington Commanders Stadium, and conclude near Ground Zero. Personal stories highlight healing through the program, including former Air Force Capt. Melissa Rowdy McMahon and Marine veteran Zach Tidwell. The report ends with a call to support WWP via its website.

Source: MS NOW