George E. Wahlen

A heart for veterans: 60-year-old June Christensen has made it her mission to give time to veterans

June Christensen is gearing up for the holidays, finishing a yearlong shopping spree to buy gifts for veterans. It's a thank you for their service and sacrifice, as... Read more »

Dec. 17, 2012

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Pearl Harbor veterans honored on 71st anniversary of attack

At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, more than 2,000 people marked the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack Friday that killed thousands of people and launched the United... Read more »

Dec. 7, 2012

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Photo gallery: Veterans receive poinsettias from high school baseball players

Instead of pitches and clutch hits, Cottonwood High School baseball players delivered holiday cheer to veterans at a Salt Lake hospital. Read more »

Dec. 5, 2012

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Photo gallery: Jazz spread holiday cheer to kids at hospitals

Utah Jazz coaches, trainers, players, Nu Skin Jazz Dancers and Jazz Bear spread holiday cheer by making their traditional Christmas visits. Read more »

Dec. 4, 2012

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Salt Lake City family of five ready to board the Africa Mercy for 2 years of service at sea

Dr. Sean Runnels, his obstetrician wife, Dr. Diane Ellis, and their three children, ages 12, 9 and 6, won't be back for at least two years, as the couple plans to give... Read more »

June 11, 2012

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10 Mormons among Medal of Honor recipients

Author Sherman Fleek has written a book that recounts the lives and heroic deeds of LDS soldiers who have received the Medal of Honor, the highest decoration the... Read more »

May 24, 2012

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