USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day weekend
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington, D.C. on the National Mall this year with some new elements to honor fallen military men and women for Memorial Day.
Travel surge begins for Memorial Day weekend
More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off across the country on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. FOX's Chelsea Torres is live at one of the nation's busiest airports.
Remains of Illinois soldier killed in Korean War to be laid to rest
The remains of an Illinois soldier killed during the Korean War will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on May 29.
Program helps veterans transition from military service to farming careers
After leaving the military, some veterans are starting new careers – as farmers. A program in Colorado is teaching vets how to use skills learned while in service to help them build their own business.
Illinois' Operation Purple Heart seeks to return medals to veterans’ families
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
'Operation Purple Heart' seeks to return medals to veterans’ families
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.
New Army campaign highlights civilians making an impact
The U.S. Army is putting a spin on it's long-standing "Be All You Can Be" campaign by highlighting civilian heroes. The Army employs more than 265,000 civilians and they're looking to add more.
Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.
99-year-old war hero Enoch Kanaya honored in Chicago for role in liberating France
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran from Chicago, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
WWII soldier who helped liberate France honored in Chicago
Enoch Kanaya, a 99-year-old war veteran, is being celebrated for his role in liberating France from occupation.
Donald Trump takes shots at President Biden outside hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the crisis in the Middle East, in particular his decision to delay an arms shipment to Israel over concerns it will be used in a military offensive in Rafah.
Military Appreciation Month 2024 deals, discounts
Here's a look at the deals and discounts available to honor military members and veterans during Military Appreciation Month.
Israel prepares for Rafah invasion
Israel's prime minister said his troops will invade Rafah "with or without" a hostage deal.
'Military brat': Where did the term come from?
April 30 marks Military Brats Day.
Vietnam War U.S. Air Force major accounted for after nearly six decades
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.
LaSalle County court advances legal proceedings in COVID-19 veteran deaths case after 2-year delay
Legal proceedings will move forward in a LaSalle County court in connection with the deaths of three dozen veterans who died at a Veterans Affairs facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
Illinois soldier who lost his life as a prisoner of war in WWII officially accounted for
A U.S. Army Private from Illinois, who was captured and lost his life as a prisoner of war during World War II, has officially been accounted for.
Iran warns Israel of attacks in retaliation
The Israeli prime minister working to shore up support for his country. He met with the UK and German foreign ministers earlier today.