Veterans Day

Former Caddo Commissioner Ken Epperson talks about plans for their upcoming event to the area's deceased veterans.

Congressman Mike Johnson talks about Veterans Day, specifically the importance of paying tribute to America's servicemen and woman.

KEEL's Robert J Wright tells about his father's World War II exploits as the pilot of the Waco CG-4A glider, referred to in military slang as "The Flying Coffin."

Lt. Bill Davis, himself a veteran of the US Navy, will introduce WWII heroes 99 year old Olan Wise, Mary Melson, 93 and 97 year old Ray Urban.

710 KEEL's Erin McCarty recounts her father's exploits as a Marine during the battle of Okinawa, one of the fiercest of World War II.

About 100 The Home Depot store volunteers are partnering with Volunteers of America to improve housing for local veterans.

Centenary College and Barksdale Air Force Base's 2nd Bomb Wing have partnered to salute veterans annually in a ceremony hosted on the college's campus.

Bossier Parish Community College will hold a special Veterans Day ceremony next week to dedicate the portion of Hwy 80 in front of the school in memory of a local soldier.

The staff at Margaritaville Resort Casino say they saw an amazing turnout for the complimentary lunch buffet for local military veterans.

Many Shreveport-Bossier restaurants and businesses are offering discounts and freebies to our military service men and women on this Veterans Day.