Honoring American Veterans
Observe Veterans Day with programming that shares veterans’ stories, provides insight into history and honors the sacrifice of those who served.
Veterans Day 2026
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For Country: First In, Last Out
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 48.1)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 AM
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 PM
Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, 4th Battalion, 3lst Infantry Regiment (4-31 IN) based at Fort Drum, New York were “first in and last out” in Afghanistan fighting the Global War on Terror. Soldiers from the regiment recount their service and sacrifice during America’s longest war.
Salute to Service 2026: A Veterans Day Celebration
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Nov. 6, at 9 PM
Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 AM
Jason Kelce hosts SALUTE TO SERVICE 2026: A VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION with The U.S. Army Field Band. This action-packed show features unique musical performances by eight-time Grammy winning musical legend Jon Batiste alongside the Six-String Soldiers and Jason Kelce wailing on the bari sax with the Jazz Ambassadors.
Marauder Men: In Their Own Words
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1)
Friday, Nov. 6, from 10-11:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 7, from 2:30-4 AM
This three-episode docuseries spotlights the Martin B-26 Marauder and the brave World War II pilots who flew the aircraft.In the 1990s, the B-26 Marauder Historical Society videotaped oral histories detailing the experiences of “Marauder Men,” the nickname claimed by Martin B-26 Marauder pilots in celebration of their camaraderie. This series offers an intimate look at that footage.
The Marines
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 48.1)
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 PM
With significant access to Marine Corps training facilities around the country, The Marines examines the unique Warrior Culture of the smallest but fiercest branch of the U.S. armed services. The 90 minute documentary focuses on their training and considers what it takes to become a Marine and what it means to be a Marine.
Veterans of America — Our Heroes in Uniform: They Served Too
PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3:30 PM
Monday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 AM
Friday, Nov. 13, at 8:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 AM
Women in uniform face a variety of challenges and successes, and this documentary allows several female veterans to share their stories. The production also tells of Sharon Lane, a Canton, Ohio, resident who was the first female casualty of the Vietnam War. In addition, it touches on female veterans’ high rate of homelessness and how local officials are striving to combat the problem.
Memoirs of World War II
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 AM
Less than 3% of those who served during World War II are still alive today. Once they are gone, what will happen to the story of their sacrifice? Through personal accounts of real-life World War II veterans, this local program, dedicated to preserving the history and memories of those who served in the war, honors their sacrifice.
