Air Force cadet's cause of death blamed on rare bacterial infection
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
After Israel's latest attack, Middle East dangles on brink of war
Israel continues its bombardment in lebanon with more deadly airstrikes. The attack heavily damaged several buildings in beirut's southern suburbs overnight. At least nine people are dead and many more are hurt.
Israel continues its bombardment in lebanon with more deadly airstrikes. The attack heavily damaged several buildings in beirut's southern suburbs overnight. At least nine people are dead and many more are hurt.
Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
US sending more troops to Middle East amid ongoing conflicts
President Joe Biden on Monday addressed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
President Joe Biden on Monday addressed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Chicago-area WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A local veteran and WWII hero just turned one hundred years old.
A local veteran and WWII hero just turned one hundred years old.
Chicago-area WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Family from around the country came to celebrate World War II veteran Jerry Netolicky of River Grove on his 100th birthday.
Family from around the country came to celebrate World War II veteran Jerry Netolicky of River Grove on his 100th birthday.
Lawyer who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter is awarded $3.3 million in damages
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to pay a Massachusetts lawyer $3.3 million after his 2019 snowmobile crash into a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a trail.
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to pay a Massachusetts lawyer $3.3 million after his 2019 snowmobile crash into a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a trail.
Hundreds dead after latest Israeli strikes in Lebanon: officials
Lebanon's health ministry reports hundreds of people are dead in Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Israeli military says it struck 300 targets in Lebanon this morning as it steps up pressure against Hezbollah.
Lebanon's health ministry reports hundreds of people are dead in Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Israeli military says it struck 300 targets in Lebanon this morning as it steps up pressure against Hezbollah.
The New Lenox Warriors Walk
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
Ending the stigma of PTSD in veterans and service members is just part of the goal of the annual Warriors Walk in New Lenox.
Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
13 US troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal receive Congressional Gold Medals
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
2 arrested for stealing bronze veteran markers in NW Indiana
Two people are behind bars in connection with a series of thefts involving bronze veteran markers from headstones across La Porte County, Indiana.
Two people are behind bars in connection with a series of thefts involving bronze veteran markers from headstones across La Porte County, Indiana.
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Russian airstrike kills at least 7 as Ukraine undergoes government shake-up
People in Ukraine are cleaning up from the latest Russian airstrike. It killed at least seven people and injured many more when it hit overnight Tuesday.
People in Ukraine are cleaning up from the latest Russian airstrike. It killed at least seven people and injured many more when it hit overnight Tuesday.
New PSA campaign addresses rising suicide rates among veterans
In response to high suicide rates among veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put out a new campaign: "Don't wait. Reach out."
In response to high suicide rates among veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put out a new campaign: "Don't wait. Reach out."
Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington Cemetery visit
Last week, Donald Trump was at Arlington National Cemetery to visit the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021. Trump's campaign later shared images of his visit.
Last week, Donald Trump was at Arlington National Cemetery to visit the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021. Trump's campaign later shared images of his visit.
Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Ukraine presses U.S. to lift weapons restrictions in fight against Russia
Ukrainian officials are making a push for the Biden administration to lift restrictions on long-range weapons in the fight against Russia.
Ukrainian officials are making a push for the Biden administration to lift restrictions on long-range weapons in the fight against Russia.
Ceasefire talks stall as fighting escalates in the Middle East
A round of high-level ceasefire talks in Cairo ended Sunday without a final agreement, as the fighting escalates throughout the Middle East.
A round of high-level ceasefire talks in Cairo ended Sunday without a final agreement, as the fighting escalates throughout the Middle East.



















