President Bush wistfully saluted the nation's veterans Tuesday as he prepares to hand two ongoing wars over to his successor, saying he'll "miss being the commander in chief of such a fabulous group." ...more

November 12, 2008

In ceremonies large and small, residents across the region paused Tuesday in observation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifices their fellow Americans have made to preserve freedom. Here are a few of those scenes. ...more

November 12, 2008

Inverness is rich with military veterans who have chosen this area to retire, perhaps hoist a cold brew at the Eugene Quinn VFW Post 4337. ...more

November 12, 2008

To some, Veterans Day means a day of relaxation. It means more to Army Lt. Col. James Botters, a professor of military science and leadership at the University of South Florida. ...more

November 12, 2008

An eagle with outstretched wings was selected Tuesday as the favorite design by a committee overseeing a veterans memorial planned for a city park. ...more

November 12, 2008

In a crowd of black and white VFW uniforms, Jessica Garrett stood out in her purple satin blouse, knee-length skirt and patent-leather pumps. ...more

November 12, 2008

BURBANK, Calif. - John McCain says Sarah Palin didn't hurt his presidential bid and he attributes anonymous criticism aimed at her following their loss last week to typical campaign sniping. The Arizona senator tells Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" the Republican ticket faced a tough challenge from the start but disputed that a different vice presidential pick would have changed the outcome. ...more

November 11, 2008

Teenager Ruth Lewis was one of several hundred people at today's Veterans Day ceremony at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Pinellas County. She thinks people should remember and honor veterans more than just one or two days a year, though. ...more

November 11, 2008

Construction of a memorial park to honor veterans is expected to start in Courier Field early next year. ...more

November 11, 2008

TAMPA -- The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission for military personnel and a guest today in honor of Veterans Day. Up to four additional family members can receive 50 percent off regular admission of $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for people 60 and older and $14.95 for children 11 and younger. Children 2 and younger are free. ...more

November 11, 2008