Veterans of all branches lined up at P.I.E. to spend an exciting day in D.C. They left around 6 a.m., and each received a special thanks while in the air.

The red, white and blue buckets contained items such as lotions, ChapSticks, bubbles, beach balls, snacks, soaps, stickers ...

It’s taken me two decades to figure out how to respond to “Thanks for your service.” I now say, “It’s been the greatest privilege — thank you for making it possible.” ...

It is perfectly fine to disagree, to debate, to protest, work on a campaign, run for office yourself or express your opinions and views in other ways. But do it in a civil way. Others may be our ...