Latest "Gold star families" stories

Former Army financial adviser accused of defrauding Gold Star families

Officials charged former Army financial counselor Caz Craffy of swindling grieving military families out of survivor and insurance payments.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

3 months ago

Martin Apolinar Jr., 11, is seen here with his mentor, Staff Sgt. Andrew Pitts, on May 15, 2021, at Clark Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

National organization seeks mentors for Gold Star children

Tuesday's Children, a national organization, is seeking mentors for Gold Star youth.

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer

3 months ago

‘Snapshot of their memories:’ Gold Star widow reflects on Memorial Day

Army 1st Lt. Doyle M. Hufstedler was killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2004. He was 25.

By Leslie Hufstedler-Alvarez

4 months ago

How the ‘remarriage penalty’ is hurting Gold Star families

On this episode of The Spouse Angle, Gold Star families are fighting to change a law that cuts survivors’ benefits for spouses who remarry before age 55.

By Natalie Gross

4 months ago

Rules for military base visitors still missing after years of waiting

Defense leaders had promised changes on visitor access to bases four years ago, but entry standards remain unfinished.

By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie

4 months ago

As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets

Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago