that's what we owe veterans like richard overton who served in the army in world war ii. he was there at-- [applause] now everybody, i want everyone to under something about mr. overton. he was there in pearl harbor when the battleship battleshipsl smoldering. he was there at okinawa, and he was there at iwo jima, he said he only got out there have by the grace of god. when the war ended richard headed home to texas to a nation bitterly divided by race, and his service on the battlefield was not always matched by the respect that he deserved at home. but this veteran held his head high. he carried on and lived his life with honor and dignity. he built his wife a house with his own two hand. he went back to work in the furniture business. in time he served as a courier for the united states capital and worked for four governors and made more friends than most of us do in a lifetime, and today he still lives in the same house he built all those years egago, and rakes his own lawn, d then hops into his car and drives several ladies to church. [applause] this is the life of o

richard overton, this american veteran, is 107ier's old. ith us today. let's ask richard to stand again, because he can stand. [ applause ] [ applause ] >>> and this is how we'll be judged. not just by how well we care for our troops in battle but how we treat them when they come home and by the america we build together. by what we do with the security and peace that they have helped grant us. by the progress that allows citizens from richard overton to hogan to play their part in the american story. today, our message to all of those who have ever worn the uniform of this nation is this, we will stand by your side, whether you're seven-days out or, like richard, 70 years out. because here in america we take care of our own. we honor the sacrifices that have been made in our name for the nation that we love. and we commit ourselves to standing by these veterans and their families for as long as we're blessed to walk this earth. blood bless you all, our veterans, blood bless our men and women in uniform. and god bless the united states of am

richard overton, this american veteran, is 107 years old. d that he's here with us today, so let's ask richard to stand again because he can stand. [ applause ] this is how we'll be judged not just by how well we care for our troops in battle but how we treat them when they come home and by the america we build together. by what we do with the security and peace that they have helped grant us. by the progress that allows citizens from richard overton to jakari hogan to play their part in the american story. today our message to all those who have ever worn the uniform of this nation is this. we will stand by your side, whether you're seven days out or, like richard, 70 years out. because here in america, we take care of our own. we honor the sacrifice that has been made in our name for this nation that we love and we commit ourself to standing by these veterans and their families for as long as we're blessed to walk this earth. god bless you all. god bless our veterans. god bless our men and women in uniform and god bless these united states

richard overton, this veteran, is 107 years old and we're honored he's here today. ask richard to stand again because he can stand. [applause] this is how we'll be judged, not just by how well we care for our troops in battle but how we treat them coming home and by the america we built together. by what we do with the security and peace they have helped grant us, by the progress that allows citizens from richard overton to jakari hogan to play their part in the american story. today our message to all those who have ever worn the uniform of this nation is this. we will stand by your side whether you're seven days out or, like richard, 70 years old. here in america, we take care of our own. we honor the sacrifice that's been made in our name for this nation we love and we commit ourselves to standing by veterans and their families for as long as we're blessed to walk this earth. god bless you all, god bless our veterans, god bless our men and women in uniform and god bless america. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand and join the united states air force

. >>> president obama went to the tomb of the unknowns. 107-year-old richard overton of texas is theldest living veteran of world war ii. >> he was there at pearl harbor when the battleships were still smoldering. he was there at iwogima. >>> veteran are warning this parade could be the last this year because of rising cost. they tried to raise a million dollars to keep it going for the next 5 years. >> i have to pay for the fire department which is 18,000 and the floats. >> police and fire are not paid for anymore. >>> on the streets, gun shot mapping microphones could be in the classroom. >>> your smart phone may not be as secure as you think. >>> a little girl's birthday wish comes true. ,,,,,,,,,,,, protect students from a gunn on campus. kiet do on the imed at stopping . >> it is an unfortunate sign of the times, protecting students from gun men. stopping school shootings as quickly as possible. >> reporter: it looks like a sci-fi movie. shots stopper gives more accurate information than terrified callers talking to 9- 1-1 operators. >> they will say shots fire. they will say wh

richard overton was in his 30's when he volunteered to serve during world war ii. he is proud to be neating with the president today and looks tore wa forward to talking to him. he is praying for the president saying we all need help. >>> it is time to look at whose talking. j in new jersey governor chris christie on a sunday talk show blitz his response when asked about a white house run, who knows. christie says the president should have seen the obamacare disaster coming. >> any one could see this coming a mile away. we didn't do it because we see the whole program was going to be a problem. the president's big he is problem now is he has to tell the truth. i have told lots of hard truths that people didn't necessarily agree with but they give you credit for looking them in the eye and telling them the truth. let's get to that p point own up tell the truth about what is going on then he can work something out to fix the problem. >> also responding to the time magazine cover it depicts his silhouette and says the elephant in the room. >> who cares. seriously. i a

richard overton was there. he is 107 years young. he is a veteran. >> thanks for joining us. america's news headquarters begins right now. >> fox news alert. the philippines is a shattered nation in desperate need for relief. the region is a wasteland, the u.s. military delivering cargo planes loaded with foods and water and generators. survivors describing a 20 foot storm surge wiping everything away. nonly thing that is left is my clothes and child. >> i no longer have a home or money or anything left. >> and these latest images reveal the huge scale of destruction. the bridges and airport was destroyed. here in the u.s. family and friends with loved ones there are anxious to learn of their fate. >> you can imagine the people who are there. they are poor people. >> we think based on their location that they should have been able to make it through the storm, but the aftermath is also a big risk and really until, we can't rest until we hear positive confirmation that they areoc. >> i think you know, prayers and faith. people remain in spite the fact. >> and american aid grou

so richard overton and the many more veterans, thank you for your service. oday and many days to come, not only on this veterans day. so that service that mr. overton and the president will be at later today together will be held at arlington national cemetery for the 11:00 leaf- laying ceremony. back to you in the studio. >> when asked about his secret to service, he says activity and staying out of trouble. he smoked 12 cigars a day and has a 90-year-old girlfriend. still drives and goes to church. clean living. he's an incredible man. thank you, delia. >>> it's 6:35. time for the final your money segment of the morning. >> jessica doyle, take it away. >> i wish i had that kind of lifestyle. money problems aren't keeping students from studying abroad. more american students than ever are studying overseas. at the same time hundreds of thousands of chinese students have helped push the number of students from other countries studying in america to all time highs. the institute of international education worked on these numbers with the state department. they

. >> it's like richard overton who served in the army in world war ii. >> 107-year-old richard overtonveteran. he volunteered in 1942 for an all-black unit. 70 years later, our first black president is saluting him. >> today our message to all those who've ever worn the uniform of this nation is this. we will stand by your side whether you're seven days out or like richard 70 years out. because here in america we take care of our own. >> we will stand by your side. thanks for standing by ours, richard and all veterans out there. and speaking of our military heroes, right now over 8,000 miles from our shores, the united states military is providing humanitarian aid in the philippines. our military is responding to the unspeakable devastation the typhoon left. over 1700 have died and the death toll could surpass 10,000. nearly 10 million have been affected and over 615,000 have been displaced. in the last 24 hours, 38,000 pounds of relief supplies have been flown in. and the united states government is providing $20 million in aid. if you want to donate, go to red cross.org or our site.

the president also paid special tribute to the oldest known surviving world war ii veteran, richard overton. he there was and the man looked pretty good for 107 years old. >> he was there at pearl harbor when the battle ships were still smoldering. he there was at okinawa. he there was at iwo jima where he said i only got out of there by the grace of god. >> i think mr. overton has more hair than i do. earlier in the day mr. overton broke bread with the president and vice president at a veterans day breakfast at the white house. >>> also today the u.s. postal service unveiled new stamps in honor of the folks awarded the congressional medal of honor during world war ii. the postmaster showed off the stamps in a ceremony at the world war ii memorial on the mall. >>> the d.c. government leaders were holding a wreath laying ceremony at the african american civil war memorial told. special tribute was paid to two original tuskegee airmen. washington residents william fauntloy jr. and mr. louis anderson. >>> for members of the military moments with the family mean everything, especially at thanks

nearly 70 years after he returned from the pacific he received a hero's welcome. >> richard overton, this american veteran, is 107 years old. we are honored he's here with us today. less ask richard to stand again, because he can stand. hard. know the feeling? copd includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. spiriva is a once-daily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that helps open my obstructed airways for a full 24 hours. spiriva helps me breathe easier. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all medicines you take, even eye drops. stop taking spiriva and seek immediate medical help if your breathing suddenly worsens, your throat or tongue swells, you get hives, vision changes or eye pain, or problems passing urine. other side effects include dry mouth and constipation. nothing can reverse copd. spiriva helps me breathe better. does breathing with copd weigh you down? don

paid honor to richard overton. this is just under an hour. [bells] ♪ [national anthem] ♪ ♪ [taps] ♪ america the beautiful ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen,please welcome major general jeffrey buchanan, commanding general, united states army. [applause] mr. patrick hallinan, national cemeteries director. [applause] mr. harold fritz, national president for the congressional medal honor society for the united states of america. [applause] and the honorable eric k. shinseki, secretary of veterans affairs. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states. [applause] ♪ [ hail to the chief ] ♪ ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing, please place your hand over your heart, or render the salute. ♪ ♪ please remain standing for the prayer for all veterans. delivered by the department of chaplainaffairs service. >> let us pray. oh god, i am an american veteran, and ever with your grace and your strength to guide me, i have sacrificed for you and country. and you have made my heritage long, and proud. for i shivered that cold winter in

. >> richard overton, this american veteran, is 107 years old, and we are honored that he's here with us today. let's ask richard to stand again because he can stand. >> earlier the president and vice president laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. >>> an early warning system that could save kids' lives during a school shooting. we'll show you the little gizmo they want to put in bay area classrooms. >>> why some milk will never be the same if dairy industry gets its way. we're back in 80 seconds. the great american novel. so you can happily let life get in the way, while planning for tomorrow. so you can finish the great american novel banking for the life you have investing for the life you want chase. so you can out exactly where on campus t do walks us afrjs bay area xhaen has come up with gnaw system protect kids at school. it helps police find out exactly where on campus a gunman is. kiet do walks us through how it works. >> at first it looks like something out of an scifi movie. pinpointed on a map in realtime showing a gunman shooting his way into a building. shot spotter

president obama also paid tribute to one of the nation's oldest veterans, 107-year-old richard overtond in world war ii. >>> and in england, hundreds attends the funeral of harold percival. a man they didn't know. the world war ii veteran was 92 when he died in november with no friends or family left. the funeral home asked for a service so his passing wouldn't go unmarked. it filled the chapel and scores more had to stand outside in the rain. >>> two u.s. army veterans are creating the first crowd source war memorial. as michelle miller reports, they're asking troops to share their experiences from iraq and afghanistan in just a few words. >> this one actually is one of my favorite ones on the website. >> reporter: west point graduates mike nemeth and shaun wheelwright believe a lot can be said in just six words. >> "responsibilities caused maturing beyond my years." >> reporter: these were just a few of the house to six-word war stories they've collected from veterans since june. "hearts and minds, i lost both." "taliban bullets, army hospital, found love." it's their way of helping

his name is richard overton. he was announced as being 107 years old.quoted as saying he starts every morning with a tablespoon of whiskey in his coffee and smokes a dozen cigars. cigars? a day? two indulgences he claims are the secret to his longevity. it was such a thrill to see him so healthy. >> happy birthday. i've got to tell you, i'm still sticking to the mediterranean diet, the elliptical exercise, if you want to live to 107, he's an anomaly. the whiskey, as long as he has one tablespoon in the morning and that's it for him, but if he starts having that throughout the day, i'll worry. they asked george burns how he got to be 90 smoking a cigar about that. what did his doctor say about that? he said my doctor's dead. >> like a tablespoon of risky in your coffee? >> i don't think that would work at the office. >> in the morning. >> i love this guy. he's done everything i've asked people to do. he's drinking his coffee, which we know the benefits of it. whiskey is really known as the water of life. so he's adding a little bit to it and it's working

. >> richard overton, this american veteran, is 107 years old, and we are honored that he's here withtoday. let's ask richard to stand again because he can stand. >> earlier the president and vice president laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. >>> an early warning system that could save kids' lives during a school shooting. we'll show you the little gizmo you have time to shop for car insurance today? yeah. i heard about progressive's "name your price" tool? i guess you can tell them how much you want to pay and it gives you a range of options to choose from. huh? i'm looking at it right now. oh, yeah? yeah. what's the... guest room situation? the "name your price" tool, making the world a little more progressive. out exactly where on campus iet do walks us afrjs bay area xhaen has come up with gnaw system protect kids at school. it helps police find out exactly where on campus a gunman is. kiet do walks us through how it works. >> at first it looks like something out of an scifi movie. pinpointed on a map in realtime showing a gunman shooting his way into a building. shot spott

. >> reporter: there was a standing ovation for richard overton. the former senator is believed to be the oldest-living veteran of world war ii. in new york, the military's first female four-star general led the parade. ann dun woody retired last year after a 38 year career in the army. and in britain a funeral was held for harold percival who served in the royal air force in world war ii. he died last month at 99 with few friends or family. but when his story was picked up on the internet, hundreds turned out to honor him. war stories in six words, next. i'm beth... and i'm michelle. and we own the paper cottage. it's a stationery and gifts store. anything we purchase for the paper cottage goes on our ink card. so you can manage your business expenses and access them online instantly with the game changing app from ink. we didn't get into business to spend time managing receipts, that's why we have ink. we like being in business because we like being creative, we like interacting with people. so you have time to focus on the things you love. ink f

right there in the crowd, the nation's oldest living veteran, 107-year-old richard overton. >> he was there at pearl harbor when the battleships were still smoldering. he was there at okinawa. he was there at iwo jima where he said i only got out of there by the grace of god. >> someone else who served got a salute today, 91-year-old phyllis gould, one of the original rosie the riveters. she worked as a welder during world war ii and today vice-president biden called her to invite her to the white house because she had said it's a big item on her bucket list. >>> our british allies movingly saluted one of their own, 99-year-old veteran harold percival who died recently. look, his obituary noted he has no close family who could attend his funeral. word got out on social media and 300 strangers showed up in the rain to salute a man who deserves gratitude from us all. >>> and as we honor our american veterans tonight a troubling abc news investigation is next. u.s. government contracts awarded to companies with alleged ties to terror groups, some of those terror groups targeting american

this is richard overton he is the oldest and living veteran at 107 years old.rives in cuts his own grass. he smokes a dozen cigars a day and even has a girlfriend that is much younger than him at 90 years old. >> this was the most snow on the veterans day in 18 years. we wound up with airburst measurable snowith our first me. this note is fadinthe snow is fa fair amount of moisture in northern indiana. there could be two to 6 in. of snow. it could be rough around the south side of the latke. there are leaks no warnings in some lake snow warnings in some counties. tamara's i temperature will be 34tomorrowsl be 34 degrees. here is the 7 day forecast. >> we have highlights of the chicago bulls taking on the cleveland cavaliers. the chicago bears have explaining to do for leaving jay cutler in the game for most of the second half. for over a decade millions have raised their hand for the proven relief of the purple pill. and that relief could be in your hand. for many, nexium helps relieve heartburn symptoms from acid reflux disease. find out how you can save at pu

richard overton, this american veteran is 107 years old.and again because he can stand. >> wow. >> what an amazing man. you know, he volunteered for service in 1942. he apparently takes no pills, he says, just an aspirin every day. but he has whiskey in his coffee every morning and he smokes a number of cigars. >> that will get you to 107 -- >> yeah that will get you to 107, let's do it. >> and he's standing tall. >> and a handsome fellow. >> i think so. >>> the "atlanta journal-constitution" said the braves are moving into a new stadium. the baseball team will leave turner field in 2017. the new baseball park will be about ten miles from downtown atlanta in cobb county. the cost, about $675 million. >>> and "time" magazine looks at the most attractive american accent. a survey of 2,000 men and women find the southern drawl is sexy. number two, new york. get out of here. number three, western. texas, you, norah, north carolina, charlie, say something -- >> hi ya. >> good morning, y'all. >>> susan lyne is helping the internet pioneer reinven

. >> the president paid tribute to a 107-year-old richard overton, turned to be the oldest living veteran in the south bay. >> 150 people gathered to honor the military men and women who served our our country this, year, went to a korean war veteran who served 23 years. he served the community in many ways. >> you kind of hope you'll be recognized but when you are, it's just really hitting you down there. and it's -- very proud moment. and it's still, i'm still nervous bit. >> another milpitas veteran receive aid special honor. he wasn't here to see the plaque and bench dedicated to him. he died earlier this year at age 91. his son tells abc7 news it means a lot. >> abc news is reporting a tremendous outpouring of support after an emotional anounlts by a correspondentent on "good morning america" >> words i never expected to hear. i was told very breast cancer. >> the staff of gma gathered around after she made at announcement this morning. last month the 40-year-old agreed to get her first mammogram done live as part after the wareness show. she was diagnosed last week. >> little did i

national cemetery, the president honored those who served the president gave special recognition to richard overtonone of the nation's oldest vets. >> he was there at pearl harbor when battleships were still smoldering. he was there at okinowa. and said i got out of there by the grace of god. >> reporter: president oeb yaum called for a standing ovation for overton's courage and sacrifice. >> as veterans are recognized today there is a battle too many are still nighting at home. the unemployment rate for those who served in war in afghanistan and iraq is 10%. higher than the nation yaf average. the president says this is how america will be judged. >> not just how we we care for troops but how we treat them when they come home. >> stepping up are some of the well known companies. walmart, boeing and now, starbucks. announcing it plans to hire 10,000 military veterans and active duty spouses over five years. >> this is not a marketing exercise or pr this, is trying to do the right thing. >> reporter: last week, at ask t announced a similar goal. 10,000 jobs for veterans or family members. >> donatio

add wreath at the tomb of the unknowns at arlinon national cemetery, he honored 107-year-old richard overton. the nation's oldest living veteran he served in the army during world war ii, he drives and walks out cane, smokes cigr every day, and takes whiskey with his coffee in the morning. he stays out of trouble. >> secretary kerry address the failed negotiation ove iran's nuclear program. >> there was unity, but iran could not take it at this moment, the were not able to accept that particular agreement. so hard work was done. progress was made. the p p5 plus 1 was united there is a gap still between what language may be appropriate they are prepared to accept. but the concept that we're all working on, we have absolute unity on. lou: absolute county, international atomic energy agency today said that iran dagreed to rolve outstanding issues with the agency, and would permi quote managed access end quote to two nuclear falities, joining us now, general thomas mcinenerny. good to ha you with us. key sounded for all the world like a man who thinks that a deal has been done, just awaits signa

. >> the president paid tribute to a 107-year-old richard overton, turned to be the oldest living veteranin the south bay. >> 150 people gathered to honor the military men and women who served our our country this, year, went to a korean war veteran who served 23 years. he served the community in many ways. >> you kind of hope you'll be recognized but when you are, it's just really hitting you down there. and it's -- very proud moment. and it's still, i'm still nervous bit. >> another milpitas veteran receive aid special honor. he wasn't here to see the plaque and bench dedicated to him. he died earlier this year at age 91. his son tells abc7 news it means a lot. >> abc news is reporting a tremendous outpouring of support after an emotional anounlts by a correspondentent on "good morning america" >> words i never expected to hear. i was told very breast cancer. >> the staff of gma gathered around after she made at announcement this morning. last month the 40-year-old agreed to get her first mammogram done live as part after the wareness show. she was diagnosed last week. >> little did i k

richard overton, this american veteran is 107 years old.amazing man. you know he volunteered for service in 1942. he apparently takes no pills, he says, just an aspirin every day. but he has whiskey in his coffee every morning and he smokes a number of cigars. >> that will get you to 107 -- >> yeah that will get you to 107, let's do it. >> and he's standing tall. >> and a handsome fellow. >> i think so. >>> the "atlanta journal-constitution" said the braves are moving into a new stadium. the baseball team will leave turner field in 2017. the new baseball park will be about ten miles from downtown atlanta in cobb county. the cost about $675 million. >>> and "time" magazine looks at the most attractive american accent. a survey of 2,000 men and women find the southern drawl is sexy. number two, new york. get out of here. number three western. texas, you, norah, north carolina, charlie, say something -- >> hi ya. >> good morning, y'all. >>> susan lyne is helping the internet pioneer reinvent itself as a media company. she's held leadership pos

. >>> at 107 years old, world war ii veteran richard overton has seen it all, but apparently didn't see a first. overton is believed to be the oldest u.s. veteran. he has been invited by president obama it take part in the u.s. festivities tomorrow. including breakfast with the president and vice president. >> the president wants me to come. i'm surprised he called. i guess he want to talk to me, i don't know. >> you know what he wants to say? >> i don't know. they want to run me away, i don't know. they may want to send me back over there. >> no surprises with overton, besides driving his own car, he smokes 12 cigars everyday and spends time hanging out with his 90-year-old girlfriend. thank you. >>> you are in the cnn newsroom, i'm martin savidge, thank you for joining us. for thousands of typhoon victims, there is no food, no clean water to drink. phone communication is down so they cannot call for help. in too many situations the roads have been swept away. at this moment, there is no way to get help or for help to get there. straight to the philippines live. cnn's paula hancock, pa

. >> reporter: the president gave recognition to richard overton, who at age 107 is one of the nation's oldest vet. >> he was at pearl harbor when the battleships were still smoldering. he was there at okinawa and' quo woe jeem ma and said i only got out of there by the grace of god. >> reporter: as veterans are recognized for their service there is a battle many are fighting at home. the unemployment rate for those who served in the wars in iraq and afghanistan is 10%, much hire than the national average. stepping up are some of the best known companies, wal-mart, boeing and starbucks. the seattle-based coffee giant announced last week it plans to hire 10,000 military veterans and active duty spouses over the next five years. last week, at&t announced a similar goal. 10,000 jobs for veterans or their family members. karen trafers, abc news, washington. >>> there is something of an irony about the final in-store rental at a blockbuster video. all about a handful of franchise blockbusters have officially closed their doors. get this, the final rental was made in hawaii 11:00 saturday nig

president laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown at articlington national cemetery. 100-year-old richard overton there. >> he was there at okinawa,y woe jeem ma where he said i only got out of there by the grace of god. >> someone else who served got a salute today, 91-year-old phyllis gould. she worked as a welder during world war ii and today vice president biden called her to invite her to the white house because she had said it's a big item on her bucket list. >>> our british allies movingly shuts one of their own who died recently. look, his obituary noted he has no close family who could attend his funeral. word got out on social media and 300 strangers showed up in the rain to salute a man who deserves gratitude from us all. >>> and as we honor our american veterans tonight a troubling abc news investigation is next. u.s. government contracts awarded to companies with alleged ties to terror groups, some of those terror groups targeting american forces. abc's chief investigative correspondent brian ross on the trial. >> reporter: with americans still being attacked every week in afghanista

richard overton got standing ovation. served in world war ii and is now 107 years old.ntime, one veteran just completed a 3600-mile journey across our nation to help other vets. take a look at this. the retired marine sergeant brandon o'toole is head of run for veterans veterans and that's trek. who would want to drive that? he ran from california, through the south and up to maine. 21 states he hit altogether, races more than $250,000. the uso, group called give an hour, and team red, white and blue of. he finished the run hours ago and is joining us now from manchester, new hampshire. sir, it's good to see you. how are you feeling? >> i'm doing well, shep. thanks for having me on the air. >> an incredible accomplishment but your inspiration is a story i loved reading about it. tell our viewers. >> i was ites marine corps for four years and did two successful deployments but when i came back from one of them, i had a good friend who passed away dealing dealing witd issues from iraq, and the other guys i served with, other guys had a hard time making the transition back

he als honored the oldest surviving veteran inhe country, richard overton.he 107-year-old who fought for the u.s. army during world war ii inhe south pacific in 1942. today, he got his wish which was to mt president obama. >>> here in theay area, one veterans day ceremony included long awaited honor. an award for an army surgeon who died in vietnam. it took me than four decades for his family to receive this honor. why. joe rosato jr. expins >> rorter: though the vieam war is lon over, one d of it plays over and over in the mind of al wall. >> you remember everything that happened that day. you canstill, you know, smell the gun smoke. >> reporter: the army veteran remembers that june morning in 1967 as he lay sleeping on the groundf h camp invietnam. just a foot away from sergeant he can still hear e mortar explode. >> i was actually turned over d was talking to merle. and i realized that he wasn't responding. >> reporter: the blast missed wall but it killed deino, one other soldier and wounded 29 shortly after the men learned the mortar rounds weren't fired

. >> president also paid tribute this man. 107-year-old richard overton who is believed to be the oldesting american world war ii veteran. >> on this veterans day special salute to group of women who work behind the scenes in the bay area during world war ii. they were known collectively as rose the rifter and have inited to the white house. 7 news reporter carolyn tyler has the story. >> tell me about that call. >>e's a talker. >> vice president was calling to praise phillies for her role as rosie. these were the women who worked during world war ii as welders pagers pipe fitters and electrician to support the military when the man went off to battle. thinks her employee badge. >> hired at kaiser shipyard richmond, california as one of the first 6 women welders that's pretty impressive kid. >> i really was. >> i believe you. god love you. >> i think we are great example of what women can do. >> she's now 92 years old. living in fairfax. we caught one some of her former co-workers at veterans day treb newt rich mon. pre-sill a is 93 and electrician during the war. >> they did forget for

he paid tribute to richard overton. he is the oldest known living veteran of world war ii.f state john kerry says negotiations to curb iran's nuclear ambitions should not be rushed. talks in geneva failed to reach an agreement. this week he will testify before the senate banking committee. >>> richie incognito defended himself saying his alleged bullying of jonathan martin is misunderstood. >> john never showed signs that football was getting to him. the locker room was getting to him. my actions were coming from a place of love. no matter how bad and how vulgar it sounds, that's how we communicate. that's how our friendship was. and those are the facts and that's what i'm accountable for. >> and a study in the journal of speed yachtics shows that violence in pg-13 movies is surging. gun play has tripled from 1985. and they contain as much or more violence than films rate r. anderson, back to you. >> thanks very much. when we come back, i want to check in with chad meyers. a weather system is moving in that will make it more difficult to get supplies in over the next couple

that's the age of richard overton believed to be the oldest living veteran of world war ii. in 1942, he volunteered for the army when he was already in his 30s. he saw combat in the pacific and today will be a part of the breakfast the white house is hosting for veterans before joining president obama at arlington national cemetery. overton starts each morning with a tablespoon of whisky in his coffee and smokes a dozen cigars a day. two indulgences that are the secret to his longevity. god bless you. the latest from chris christie's victory tour and on this veteran's day, a look at arlington national cemetery where the president will lay a arrest. probably no better place to visit when you come to washington than arlington national cemetery. des reliable it services like multi-layered security solution to keep your information safe & secure. century link. your link with what's next. ♪ ♪ if i was a flower growing wild and free ♪ ♪ all i'd want is you to be my sweet honeybee ♪ ♪ and if was a tree growing tall and green ♪ ♪ all i'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves ♪ gr

very special veteran, accompanied the president to arlington at 107, richard overton is believed to beoldest living world war ii vet. he served in the pacific from pearl harbor to okinawa and still lives in the house in austin, texas, he built right after the war. >>> after pulling out the landslide victory everyone thought he would, the new jersey governor chris christie is wrapping up speculation about a possible white house run. this weekend, the governor did the rounds of the sunday talk shows and says his focus is on the job of being governor of new jersey right. but listen to what he also told abc news. >> i'm the governor of new jersey. that's my job and what i asked for four more years and that's what i intend to do. >> all four years? >> who knows. >> who knows indeed. let's bring in gloria borger, chief political analyst. he's clearly leaving open the possibility of a run for 2016. is he some as some of his supporters suggest the answer to the gop's problems? >> it depends if you talk to people who identified themselves as moderates, the establishment business wing of the par

among them the oldest living world war ii veteran, richard overton, 107 years old, who was greeted yesterdayrt with

world war ii was honored with a standing ovation at arlington national cemetery. 107-year-old richard overton then returned home where he was greeted with cheers, handshakes, and hugs. just one of the ways a hometown and a nation pays respect to those who changed the course of history. [ cheers and applause ] >> wow. well, my next guest is a member of the greatest generation. just 17 years old when he joined the u.s. marines and fought in the battle of okinawa. more than 250,000 u.s. troops were engaged and the allies forces lost 12,000 men in a battle that lasted more than two months. dr. bruce heilman went on to become chancellor of the university of richmond and now serves as spokesman for the greatest generation's foundation. doctor, thank you so much for your service, and thank you so much for being here. what does it mean to you, sir, to see, as we now are at a point where we have only 1 million remaining of the greatest generation in terms of the vets who served? >> it represents to me that the world has changed dramatically. and as i reflect back upon those 15 million you mentioned th

among them the oldest living world war ii veteran, richard overton, 107 years old, who was greeted yesterdayrt with a surprise salute as people applauded his arrival. he said at the time i didn't know i was worth that much. well, to this president each and every one of the veterans who have served on behalf of this country is worth a whole heck of a lot. that is the intention of today's events. he made an effort to have all americans say thank you to the veterans during his weekend radio address as well, thomas. >> peter, we know there is still so much to be, i guess, to be learned about what happened with typhoon haiyan and some of our service members are helping with the aftermath in that, aren't they? >> reporter: that's right. already u.s. marines are participating in the efforts there to help. the devastation as we've witnessed today is dramatic, it's terrible. as many as 10,000 people killed there and the white house obviously salutes that effort as well. >> we'll talk more about that later. here we have president obama arriving at arlington national cemetery. let's listen in.

richard overton, this american veteran is 107 years old. >> and we are honored that he is here with usay. and so let's ask richard to stand again because he can stand! [applause] >> all right, you are watching live pictures once again out of arlington national cemetery at the amphitheater where the president is delivering the veteran's day proclamation. please send us your pictures of yourself or family members in the service. we have been getting great photographs coming and here is a great sample of some of them holding their young babies in hand remembering soldiers past in photographs as well. e-mails them to us, breaking news at kron4.com and you can post them to our facebook page or send them to mobile ap. attach the photo. we will be avo: the volkswagen "sign then drive" sales event is back. which means it's never been easier to get a new 2014 jetta. it gets an impressive 34 highway mpg and comes with no charge scheduled maintenance. and right now you can drive one home for practically just your signature. sign. then drive. get zero due at signing, zero down, zero deposit, and z

richard overton is 107 years old, and lives in texas. he was in the army in world war two, and served at pearl harbor, okinawa and iwo jima. two weeks of climate change negotiations have opened in warsaw, poland. envoys from 190 countries will discuss how to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases linked to rising global temperatures. united nations officials hope to lay the groundwork for a climate pact in 2015. a wind farm 12 miles off the coast of fukushima, japan powered up today for the first time. officials hit the "on" switch from shore and then watched for the first turbine to start turning. electricity is being fed to the grid that was crippled after an earthquake and tsunami severely damaged the fukushima nuclear plant. >> ( translated ): many people were victimized and hurt by the accident at the fukushima dai- ichi nuclear power plant, so it is very meaningful to have a new source of energy-- renewable energy-- based here at fukushima. it is the government's mission to ensure this project is a success. >> i