How the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans returning home
As America honors servicemembers who lost their lives this Memorial Day, we're highlighting the Wounded Warrior Project that helps veterans as they transition back to civilian life.
As America honors servicemembers who lost their lives this Memorial Day, we're highlighting the Wounded Warrior Project that helps veterans as they transition back to civilian life.
U of I professor helps recover WWII airman’s remains 81 years later
Eighty-one years after being reported missing in action, a second lieutenant shot down in the Pacific during World War II is finally coming home.
Eighty-one years after being reported missing in action, a second lieutenant shot down in the Pacific during World War II is finally coming home.
U of I Professor helps recover WWII airman?s remains 81 years later
Eighty-one years after being reported missing in action, a second lieutenant shot down in the Pacific during World War II is finally coming home ? all thanks to a University of Illinois professor who spent years playing part-time detective.
Eighty-one years after being reported missing in action, a second lieutenant shot down in the Pacific during World War II is finally coming home ? all thanks to a University of Illinois professor who spent years playing part-time detective.
USPS unveils 'Forever' stamps honoring 250 years of US military service
New commemorative stamps feature the seals of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with special inscriptions.
New commemorative stamps feature the seals of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with special inscriptions.
Trump delivers commencement address at West Point
President Trump spoke at West Point's graduation ceremony Saturday, taking credit for “the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known."
President Trump spoke at West Point's graduation ceremony Saturday, taking credit for “the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known."
Chicago Soldier Field Memorial Day run honors veterans, military families
Chicago's Soldier Field played host to the a race to honor veterans, military families by raising money for a program that helps those with PTSD and homelessness as they return to civilian life.
Chicago's Soldier Field played host to the a race to honor veterans, military families by raising money for a program that helps those with PTSD and homelessness as they return to civilian life.
Local Gold Star Bonus mom remembers her son ahead of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is first and most importantly a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of our troops over the years in service to our nation for the freedom we enjoy.
Memorial Day is first and most importantly a time to remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of our troops over the years in service to our nation for the freedom we enjoy.
USAA Poppy Wall of Honor remembers fallen heroes
Memorial Day is to honor the more than 6000,000 Americans who, since World War I, have lost their lives while in service to our nation.
Memorial Day is to honor the more than 6000,000 Americans who, since World War I, have lost their lives while in service to our nation.
Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?
The five-event test holds combat soldiers to 'sex-neutral' standards.
The five-event test holds combat soldiers to 'sex-neutral' standards.
From smoky bar to community hub: How Chicago-area VFWs are evolving to stay open
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
Some Chicago-area VFW posts are finding new ways to bring younger generations into the fold. Here's how.
2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
From hub to hardship: Chicago-area VFW posts work to preserve veterans' spaces
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
This Memorial Day, VFW leaders in Chicagoland are working to preserve community, honor, and a place to call home.
Illinois veteran's long-lost Purple Heart medal finds its way home ahead of Memorial Day
“That’s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back—nearly 80 years after WWII.
“That’s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back—nearly 80 years after WWII.
Illinois veteran's lost Purple Heart medal returns to his family ahead of Memorial Day
?That?s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back?nearly 80 years after WWII.
?That?s definitely it." A grandson gets a piece of family history back?nearly 80 years after WWII.
How Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan compares to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ system
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
Vietnam veteran, 79, graduates from college to keep 'mind and body updated'
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Just before turning 80, Vietnam veteran Linwood Riddick graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in music industry.
Bill to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania mission passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
Memorial Day race in Chicago to honor veterans and their families
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
A local program for veterans is playing a big role at a Memorial Day race this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Yes, those were sailors standing on the Mexican tall ship's masts
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
Military conflict heats up between India, Pakistan
India and Pakistan engaged in their most expansive military conflict in decades. There are widespread accounts of attacks well beyond the Kashmir border.
India and Pakistan engaged in their most expansive military conflict in decades. There are widespread accounts of attacks well beyond the Kashmir border.