The Brooklyn Ink

Lest We Forget: On Veterans Day, Remembering Brooklyn’s Fallen in Iraq

American troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year. Since the beginning of the war, 21 soldiers from Brooklyn have died in Iraq. On Veterans Day, we honor those who fell.

On Veterans Day, Soldiers Discuss Wars and D.A.D.T.

By Caitlin Kasunich and Richard Nieva As U.S. servicemen and women celebrated the 91st annual Veterans Day Parade in New York City, they continued to face two contentious issues: the ongoing wars in Iraq and [...]

Wal-Mart Reportedly Wants BK Spot, Leads NY Veterans Day Parade

Wal-Mart is this year´s New York Veterans Day parade lead sponsor. The mega corp paid $100,000 for the honor,  and its executives are taking part in the procession, reports WNYC News.  The parade runs along [...]

Fashion-Forward Vets March Proud

Navy veterans Milaina Jacques and Shawna Lee knew they wanted to come to the annual Veterans Day Parade along Fifth Avenue — the only question was, what would they wear?