U.S. Air Force uncovers ancient campsite on New Mexico base: 'Marks a pivotal moment'
United States Air Force (USAF) service members recently discovered an ancient campsite that dates back over 8,000 years, according to officials.
U.S. urges restraint by Israel in Iran attack
House Speaker Mike Johnson will have members vote on a spending package that will provide wartime aid for Israel after it suffered a drone and missile barrage from Iran.
US military draft: What you need to know
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support.
Chicago-area veterans receive huge welcome home after returning from honor flight: 'It was unbelievable!'
Chicago-area veterans returned from an honor flight after visiting the nation's capitol to see the monuments.
First Honor Flight of the season sends local veterans to Washington D.C.
Local veterans got the honor of a lifetime Wednesday, going to our nation's Capitol to see their memorial as part of Honor Flight.
River Grove officials break ground on new veterans memorial
A memorial honoring veterans past and present is taking shape in the suburbs.
River Grove officials break ground on new veterans memorial
A memorial honoring veterans past and present is taking shape in the suburbs.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
US sailor identified after being ‘lost overboard’ from USS Mason in Red Sea
A U.S. sailor who was “lost overboard" from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) has been identified by the U.S. Navy.
Pearl Harbor survivor Richard Higgins, one of few remaining, dies at 102
Higgins was a radioman assigned to a patrol squadron of seaplanes based at the Hawaii naval base when Japanese planes began dropping bombs on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.
Museum uses AI to tell veterans' stories
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is using artificial intelligence to connect the past and present.
Homewood police chief to run Boston Marathon
Homewood Chief of Police Denise McGrath is getting ready to run the Boston Marathon. She's raising money for Semper Fi and America's Fund, to care for the nation's critically wounded, ill and injured service members and veterens.
Chicago World War II veteran Stanley Spillar celebrates 100th birthday
Stanley Spillar, a World War II veteran, celebrated a remarkable milestone on March 9th as he turned 100 years old.
World War II veteran Stanley Spillar sings 'God Bless America' on his 100th birthday
Stanley Spillar, a World War II veteran, celebrated a remarkable milestone on March 9th as he turned 100 years old.
Female veteran suicides jump up staggering amount
The number of female veteran suicides is staggering, especially when compared to their male and civilian counterparts. Alexandria hoff has details of a new report.
'Reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7: United Nations
The United Nations said there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Hamas committed sexual violence against women in their surprise attack in Israel back in October.
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to leaking Pentagon classified documents
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman who leaked classified military documen.ts about the Russia-Ukraine war and other secrets in the most serious breach in years, pleaded guilty on Monday.
Bourbonnais teen raising money for monument dedicated to Gold Star families
A young woman in Bourbonnais is on her way to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, but she needs your help with her final project, and it's a big one.
Army employee Janet Mello pleads guilty to stealing more than $100M from Army to purchase luxury items
Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, pleaded guilty to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return.
Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.