Trump names Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in World War II
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation designating May 8, 2025, as Victory Day for World War II in the U.S.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.
Chicago-area students craft metal poppies to fund dental care for veterans
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
East Aurora High School fine arts students are once again handmaking and selling metal poppies to raise money for Veteran Smiles, a nonprofit that provides critical dental care not covered by the VA.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
Report: Army drafts plan for parade with 6,600 troops on Trump’s birthday
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
The Army is drafting plans for a massive parade on June 14 — its 250th birthday and Donald Trump’s 79th — involving more than 6,600 troops, heavy equipment, and fireworks. The event is still under review.
USCG Tampa offloads $12.3 million in seized drugs after Caribbean bust
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $12.3 million worth of seized cocaine and marijuana in Florida after two interdictions in the Caribbean involving Navy and Coast Guard crews.
Whitmer greets Trump at Selflridge, President says ‘she’s done a very good job'
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump set aside differences to announces new fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump set aside differences to announces new fighter jets at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
New Army fitness test announced: Here's what soldiers must complete
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
The U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs and no longer includes the "yeet." Here's what to know.
Hegseth used 2nd Signal chat to share Yemen strike details, NYT reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing renewed scrutiny after The New York Times reported he created a second Signal chat group.
Joliet mourns fallen Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due?ez Jr. at funeral
The Joliet community honored Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due?ez Jr. with a funeral service Friday morning at Word of Life Church in Crest Hill.
The Joliet community honored Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due?ez Jr. with a funeral service Friday morning at Word of Life Church in Crest Hill.
Funeral to be held today for Army SSG. Jose Due�ez Jr.
People are gathering Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due�ez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.
People are gathering Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Due�ez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.
Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr. funeral: Community mourns fallen U.S. soldier
People gathered Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.
People gathered Friday morning to say a final goodbye to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., a local soldier who died during a mission in Lithuania last month.
Musk’s SpaceX frontrunner to build Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: report
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
Reuters reports Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril are top contenders to build satellite tracking layers for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system—a project to intercept missiles from space.
Visitation held in Joliet for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.
Flags across the state of Illinois remain at half-staff in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. He and three other U.S. soldiers were killed during tactical training exercises in Lithuania last month.
Flags across the state of Illinois remain at half-staff in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. He and three other U.S. soldiers were killed during tactical training exercises in Lithuania last month.
'He set an example every day': Body of fallen soldier returns home to Joliet
The return of a fallen U.S. soldier who hails from Joliet made for an emotional day on Tuesday.
The return of a fallen U.S. soldier who hails from Joliet made for an emotional day on Tuesday.
Body of fallen soldier returns home to Joliet
Raised in Joliet, Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart in Georgia.
Raised in Joliet, Army Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart in Georgia.
Chicago soldier surprises kids at suburban school
A Chicago man is back on U.S. soil after a 10-month deployment to Jordan, and his children's school helped make the reunion unforgettable.
A Chicago man is back on U.S. soil after a 10-month deployment to Jordan, and his children's school helped make the reunion unforgettable.