The New Lenox Warriors Walk
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
13 US troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal receive Congressional Gold Medals
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
2 arrested for stealing bronze veteran markers in NW Indiana
Two people are behind bars in connection with a series of thefts involving bronze veteran markers from headstones across La Porte County, Indiana.
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Russian airstrike kills at least 7 as Ukraine undergoes government shake-up
People in Ukraine are cleaning up from the latest Russian airstrike. It killed at least seven people and injured many more when it hit overnight Tuesday.
New PSA campaign addresses rising suicide rates among veterans
In response to high suicide rates among veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put out a new campaign: "Don't wait. Reach out."
Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington Cemetery visit
Last week, Donald Trump was at Arlington National Cemetery to visit the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021. Trump's campaign later shared images of his visit.
Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Ukraine presses U.S. to lift weapons restrictions in fight against Russia
Ukrainian officials are making a push for the Biden administration to lift restrictions on long-range weapons in the fight against Russia.
Ceasefire talks stall as fighting escalates in the Middle East
A round of high-level ceasefire talks in Cairo ended Sunday without a final agreement, as the fighting escalates throughout the Middle East.
Retired Marine teaches presidents how to salute
Retired Sergeant Major John Estrada taught former President Barack Obama how to salute once he was elected.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
Middle Eastern officials continue ceasefire talks amid rising tensions
Diplomats from the United States, Qatar and Egypt are now holding talks on a possible ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Rising tensions in the Middle East, what we know
The US is sending more military assets as Israel braces for a major Iranian attack, which could come at any moment.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Timeline of Walz’s National Guard retirement revealed
The true timeline of Walz’s National Guard departure after 24 years of service looks like this.
U.S. weighing options amid increasing tensions in the Middle East
Despite the United States saying publicly that "no one should escalate" the Middle Eastern conflict, Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas continue to exchange blows with American troops caught in the crossfire.
Teen pays homage to Chicago first responders as part of cross-country mission
A 15-year-old boy is using his free time to show support and thanks to local first responders and U.S. military personnel.