American Spirit
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101-Year-Old WWII Vet Commissions Grandson at Air Force Academy
"Walter received a standing ovation, and everyone in the room was gifted with a memory they'll never forget."
WWII Vet Drafted During Senior Year Walks at Graduation
"95-year-old Joe Perricone finally reach the milestone he'd left behind all those decades ago."
Air Force Cadet Beat Cancer to Earn Lieutenant's Bars
"I am very, very thankful," he said. "I am extremely blessed to be here and be where I am at right now."
Coach Stops a School Shooting
"From God's will this ended up well. ... I was meant to stop a tragedy."
Video: Billionaire Pays Student Loans for Entire Graduating Class
Robert F. Smith will cover for the entire 2019 graduating class at Morehouse College.
Former Sen. Dole, a Decorated WWII Veteran, Promoted to Colonel
"Dole is the only living recipient of such an Army promotion."
Mom Who Lost Son to Illegal Now Fights to Save Others
Mary Ann Mendoza co-founded Angel Families to work with bereaved families.
Profiles of Valor: CWO Jason W. Myers (USA)
He is recognized for his bravery in saving the lives of 15 hostages in Afghanistan.
Robotics Students Build Power Wheelchair for Two-Year-Old
"Cillian Jackson needed a power wheelchair. The Farmington High School Robotics team got to work."
President Trump Honors Tiger Woods With Medal of Freedom
"Tiger, we are inspired by everything you've become and attained. There are no winners like you."
Eight-Year-Old Boy Saves Sister From Kidnapping
Police are hailing the boy as a hero for his quick thinking and selfless actions.
Stereotypical Racism in the Deep South?
"We can show the world that it's all right to be kind." And they did so over dinner.
Cop Gives Young Man Ride to Job Interview Instead of Ticket
Rather than paying a fine, the young man ended up landing a job with FedEx.
That Eight-Year-Old Ocasio-Cortez Impersonator
Sometimes, we can sum up the American Spirit with humor. This is such a time.
Teens Go Above and Beyond With Elderly Man Who Fell
Unbeknownst to them, the teens' act of kindness was witnessed and posted online.
Witness Pulls Gun, Stops Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old Girl
A stranger saved a girl from being kidnapped, thanks to a firearm.
The Last Doolittle Raider Dies at Age 103
The only surviving legend of those attacks, Lt. Col. Richard Cole, died on Tuesday.
Women Buys Out Payless Store, Sends Shoes to Flood Victims
"Addy Tritt ... said she felt the need to pay it forward with the shoe donation."
Michigan 12-Year-Old Fixes Potholes
He's not going to wait for officials to fill the large potholes dotting a street near his home.
Singer Gathers 12,000 Letters to Medal of Honor Recipients
Janine Stange is also the first person to sing the national anthem in all 50 states.