The annual event was nearly canceled due to a lack of federal funding because of the shutdown.
Over the course of his 30-year career, Vince Patton visited 33 countries, sailed the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and took part in more than 50 search and rescues, all while earning two bachelor's degrees, a Master's degree, and his Ph.D.
Every car got a salute from 97-year-old Louis Francisco Barreiro as they yelled happy birthday wishes to the WWII veteran on his special day.
The nation's largest celebration of veterans in the largest city in America once again marched up Fifth Avenue Thursday to mark Veterans Day.
Kevin Carrick, a retired Senior Master Sergeant, served for over two decades as a pararescueman with the 106th Rescue Wing.
Veterans Day was celebrated in New York City Wednesday, but in a safe manner amid the coronavirus pandemic.