Biden pardons thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans
Major action taken by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, as he pardoned thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on gay sex.
Major action taken by President Joe Biden on Wednesday, as he pardoned thousands of former US service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on gay sex.
11th annual 'Barbeque for the Troops' set for July
An effort to support U.S. service men and women returns for its 11th year next month as the Chicago Automobile Trade Association hosts its annual Barbeque for the Troops.
An effort to support U.S. service men and women returns for its 11th year next month as the Chicago Automobile Trade Association hosts its annual Barbeque for the Troops.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Former Shriners Chicago patient defies all odds
Peggy Henderson served in the U.S. Military for 20 years after being told she would never be able to walk or talk.
Peggy Henderson served in the U.S. Military for 20 years after being told she would never be able to walk or talk.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride Chicago rolls into Brookfield Zoo
The Thursday event was part of a three-day journey, during which the cyclists will cover approximately 60 miles across the Chicagoland area.
The Thursday event was part of a three-day journey, during which the cyclists will cover approximately 60 miles across the Chicagoland area.
Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride Chicago rolls into Brookfield Zoo
The Wounded Warrior Project?s Soldier Ride Chicago returned to the area this week, with more than 30 injured veterans participating in an adaptive cycling event at Brookfield Zoo on Thursday.
The Wounded Warrior Project?s Soldier Ride Chicago returned to the area this week, with more than 30 injured veterans participating in an adaptive cycling event at Brookfield Zoo on Thursday.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Remains of Chicago airman shot down in WWII finally return home
A Chicago airman shot down in World War II is finally home and will be laid to rest with full military honors.
A Chicago airman shot down in World War II is finally home and will be laid to rest with full military honors.
Remains of Chicago airman shot down in WWII finally return home
A Chicago airman shot down in World War II is finally home and will be laid to rest with full military honors.
A Chicago airman shot down in World War II is finally home and will be laid to rest with full military honors.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
How meteorologists played an important role in D-Day
In the weather world, you could say this was history’s most important forecast.
In the weather world, you could say this was history’s most important forecast.
How meteorologists played an important role in D-Day
D-Day was one of the most important military campaigns in world history. What you might be surprised to know is the pivotal role meteorologists played in the invasion.
D-Day was one of the most important military campaigns in world history. What you might be surprised to know is the pivotal role meteorologists played in the invasion.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
Bagpipes, flags welcome WWII veterans heading back to France for D-Day anniversary
There were bagpipes, flags, and a grand procession at O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1 as three World War II veterans headed back to France on Monday.
There were bagpipes, flags, and a grand procession at O'Hare Airport's Terminal 1 as three World War II veterans headed back to France on Monday.
WWII veterans get special sendoff at O'Hare on their way to France for D-Day anniversary
June 6th this year will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when in 1944 the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history on the beaches of Normandy, France. Some local veterans are making their way to France to mark the anniversary.
June 6th this year will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when in 1944 the Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in military history on the beaches of Normandy, France. Some local veterans are making their way to France to mark the anniversary.
Chicago-area WWII veterans to attend D-Day ceremony in France
We're just days away from the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the Normandy landings of 1944 which marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. A big celebration is being planned for June 6, but ahead of it, a special ceremony is taking place with the U.S. Army 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion.
We're just days away from the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the Normandy landings of 1944 which marked the beginning of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. A big celebration is being planned for June 6, but ahead of it, a special ceremony is taking place with the U.S. Army 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion.
Illinois soldier laid to rest 74 years after Korean War death
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.
The remains of an Illinois soldier were laid to rest on Wednesday, 74 years after he passed away in the Korean War.