22 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria, military says
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist
The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.
Ex-Cook County judge, accused of stealing Tuskegee Airman’s life savings, is ordered to pay $1.2M
Former presiding Cook County judge Patricia Martin is accused in a lawsuit of stealing more than $240,000 from a Tuskegee Airman’s savings and retirement accounts, sinking more than $100,000 of it into cryptocurrency.
Ex-Cook County judge, accused of stealing Tuskegee Airman’s life savings, is ordered to pay $1.2M
Former presiding Cook County judge Patricia Martin is accused in a lawsuit of stealing more than $240,000 from a Tuskegee Airman’s savings and retirement accounts, sinking more than $100,000 of it into cryptocurrency.
100-year-old D-Day veteran inspires thousands with his story through TikTok
Remembrance ceremonies are taking place all across the world as we mark 79 years since the D-Day invasion.
D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans
World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.
Military whistleblower goes public with claims US has secret UFO retrieval program: ‘Terrestrial arms race’
An Air Force veteran-turned-whistleblower says a secret U.S. military program has retrieved crafts of "non-human origin" for decades and encounters "dead pilots."
WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson honors fallen heroes at Grant Park Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago's new mayor Brandon Johnson spoke in Grant Park Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony.
Mayor Johnson honors fallen heroes at Grant Park Memorial Day ceremony
Chicago's new mayor Brandon Johnson spoke in Grant Park on Monday for a Memorial Day ceremony.
‘Field of the Fallen’ honors Illinois soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, one local organization honored the men and women of Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
Top 10 travel destinations to honor the fallen on Memorial Day
The top destinations are based on the number of war memorials and veteran-owned businesses in each city.
Ukrainian veterans visit Chicago school, inspire students during patriotic assembly
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
Ukrainian veterans visit Chicago school, inspire students during patriotic assembly
In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
World War II veteran missing for 80 years to be laid to rest in Illinois
After 80 years of being declared missing in action, a World War II veteran from Illinois will finally be laid to rest.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Chicago-area veterans preparing for 'Ruck March' fundraiser
For nine years, the organization "Chicago Veterans" has hosted 300 community events in 45 Chicagoland communities. They are events like the monthly liberty calls, where veterans can get connected to any service they need in person.