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Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:05 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
The event was held this afternoon at the Marriott along the Savannah Riverfront
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Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 at 10:05 PM EST
|By Mariah Congedo
As Veterans Day weekend comes to an end the Veterans Council of Chatham County held their annual Armistice Day celebration at the World War one monument in Daffin Park Sunday.
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Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 11:20 PM EST
|By Shea Schrader
Savannah wasn’t the only place celebrating Veteran’s Day with a parade this year.
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Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 7:32 PM EST
|By Flynn Snyder
Hundreds lined Savannah’s streets Saturday for the city’s annual Veterans Day Parade.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:41 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
Organizers of Statesboro’s Veterans Day observance say it’s important to gather and honor those who’ve served - rain or shine.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:31 PM EST
|By Tyler Manion
In a mostly empty National Cemetery in Beaufort, a few people wouldn’t let the weather or a canceled parade stop them from honoring those who served.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:25 PM EST
|By Hayley Boland
While Savannah will officially commemorate Veterans Day with the annual parade on Saturday. People in the Hostess City were still paying their respects Friday at the World War II Memorial on River Street.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:41 PM EST
|By Flynn Snyder
The 2022 Veterans Day Parade in Savannah has been moved to Saturday, Nov. 12.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:03 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
The Veterans Day program at William James Middle School marked the return of something these students had never been a part of here.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 3:55 PM EST
|By Sam Bauman
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Davis always dreamt of serving his country.
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Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 1:47 PM EST
|By Sam Bauman
After serving his country for 13 years in the U.S. Army D'Angelo Shaw struggled adjusting to civilian, at one point even becoming homeless, but his story wouldn't end that way.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
Georgia Southern University is recognizing students this week with military connections as part of Veterans Week.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:01 PM EST
|By Kyle Jordan
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it takes more than 100 days on average to complete disability-related claims. Some veterans are waiting much longer to get all the benefits they deserve.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:49 PM EST
|By Camille Syed
Military bands that travel across the country representing the United States are right here in Savannah today and will be performing in the Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM EST
|By Dawn Baker
As we gear up for Veterans Day, we know many of our American heroes have struggled since they got out of the military.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 2:49 PM EST
|By Hayley Boland
The Hinesville Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Friday has been canceled.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:19 PM EST
|By Hayley Boland
In Hinesville, a special veteran received recognition for his service to our country as well as to his friends and neighbors.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 4:53 PM EST
|By Mariah Congedo
Hundreds of crosses and flags took their place along the road Monday as part of the Lyons Lions Club’s annual tribute recognizing their veterans.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 2:32 PM EST
|By Tim Guidera
Veterans Day is Friday, but paying tribute to our veterans doesn’t have to end there.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 2:26 PM EDT
|By Sam Bauman
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force had a very special visitor this week. Captain Richard Nelms, a WWII bomber pilot made a stop at the museum Thursday and took time to speak with WTOC about the impact of the Eighth Air Force and his experience in skies fighting for our freedom.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Dal Cannady
Fellow veterans and loved ones of Charlie Williams gathered to honor him for his 75 years so far as a member of American Legion.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
Three gates at Fort Stewart will now each carry the name of a soldier that served the Marne Division.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 2:13 PM EST
|By Andrew Gorton
Georgia veteran uses fishing experience to heal combat veterans
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 7:20 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
WTOC is honored to help mark the 25th anniversary of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
Communities all across our area paused Thursday to say thank you to veterans.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 4:33 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
Richmond Hill also turned out to thank their veterans.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 4:28 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
Members of the Veterans Park Board of Directors held a ceremony in Springfield to honor veterans in their community.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 2:09 PM EST
|By Sam Bauman
The familiar sounds of the Veterans Day Parade made their long-awaited return to Savannah Thursday.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 6:20 AM EST
|By Sarah Winkelmann and Tyler Manion
The Savannah community will be honoring the men and women who have served our country on Thursday.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Tim Guidera
It took the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force ten years after it opened to secure what would become its signature historical piece.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
A veteran who now makes his home in Bulloch County hopes to bring together veterans from different branches, but also different generations.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2021 at 1:25 PM EST
|By Alyssa Jackson
veteran is reconstructing his time as a pilot in Vietnam through journaling.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 10:31 PM EDT
|By Dawn Baker
Making dreams come true as we head into the holiday season.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By WTOC Staff
Organizers say this year’s Veterans Day Parade will be back in Savannah, but the route will be slightly altered.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Dal Cannady
A group of veterans in one Chatham County neighborhood wants to help spouses of today’s service members get their education. They’re teaming up with Georgia Southern University to do it.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 6:42 PM EST
|By Ken Griner
Originally called Armistice Day, people in Chatham County found a unique way of honoring their citizens who died in the war.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 4:21 PM EST
|By Sam Bauman
World War II ended 75 years ago. But for one local veteran, the memories are still fresh in his mind.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM EST
|By Briana Collier
One-by-one the Richmond Hill VFW post read off the names of veterans at the Station Exchange who have served, are currently serving or who will serve.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 5:53 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
Local companies are honoring veterans and thanking them for their service.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 5:43 PM EST
|By Dal Cannady
Thousands of Georgia Southern University students know George Frederick simply as Colonel Fred, the former longtime Professor of Military Science. Ironically, Frederick’s military career started with a two year term and transition to college.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 4:26 PM EST
|By Sam Bauman
While many Veterans Day celebrations were forced to cancel this year due to the pandemic Effingham County found a way to honor their vets.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 2:57 PM EST
|By Briana Collier
An 11-year-boy in Richmond Hill was recently recognized for his service in the community helping veterans.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 10:23 AM EST
|By WTOC Staff
Enjoy the 2020 Veterans Day Parade in Port Wentworth, Ga.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 7:08 AM EST
|By WTOC Staff
The city of Savannah will recognize Veterans Day with small, silent, and socially distant ceremonies throughout the city at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 11:02 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
A solemn ceremony Tuesday night to honor America’s veterans.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 4:21 PM EST
|By WTOC Staff
Businesses across the U.S. are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 6:47 PM EST
|By Mariah Congedo
Every year, the Lions Club in the city of Lyons puts up hundreds of flags and crosses to recognize the veterans in their community.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 1:24 PM EST
|By Cyreia Sandlin
Kevin Ryan, founder of Service Brewing, is a man who in a few short years has built a brand and business dedicated to serving. He shared his journey from West Point, to Iraq to Savannah, and how his company will celebrate Veterans Day.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2020 at 11:21 PM EST
|By Mariah Congedo
25 veteran organizations, including American Legions, VFWs, and Marine Corps Leagues throughout Chatham County were represented at the annual Veterans Council of Chatham County banquet.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2020 at 1:25 PM EST
|By Sarah Stone
Veterans Day is just around the corner, and Mountainfilm On Tour is hosting an event to honor veterans and first responders.