USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day weekend
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The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to Washington, D.C. on the National Mall this year with some new elements to honor fallen military men and women for Memorial Day.

Travel surge begins for Memorial Day weekend
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More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off across the country on Friday for Memorial Day weekend. FOX's Chelsea Torres is live at one of the nation's busiest airports.

Remains of Illinois soldier killed in Korean War to be laid to rest

The remains of an Illinois soldier killed during the Korean War will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on May 29.

Program helps veterans transition from military service to farming careers
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After leaving the military, some veterans are starting new careers ? as farmers. A program in Colorado is teaching vets how to use skills learned while in service to help them build their own business.

Illinois' Operation Purple Heart seeks to return medals to veterans’ families

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.

'Operation Purple Heart' seeks to return medals to veterans? families
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The Illinois State Treasurer's Office currently has 12 Purple Heart medals in its possession, each found in abandoned safe deposit boxes that had not been accessed in several years.

New Army campaign highlights civilians making an impact
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The U.S. Army is putting a spin on it's long-standing "Be All You Can Be" campaign by highlighting civilian heroes. The Army employs more than 265,000 civilians and they're looking to add more.

Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year

A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.

Marine Corps vet Michael Jacobson recognized as Illinois Student Veteran of the Year
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A Marine Corps veteran currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) was honored with the prestigious 2024 Illinois Student Veteran of the Year award on Tuesday.

Donald Trump takes shots at President Biden outside hush money trial
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Former President Donald Trump lashed out at President Joe Biden's handling of the crisis in the Middle East, in particular his decision to delay an arms shipment to Israel over concerns it will be used in a military offensive in Rafah.

Military Appreciation Month 2024 deals, discounts

Here's a look at the deals and discounts available to honor military members and veterans during Military Appreciation Month.

Israel prepares for Rafah invasion
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Israel's prime minister said his troops will invade Rafah "with or without" a hostage deal.

Vietnam War U.S. Air Force major accounted for after nearly six decades

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.

LaSalle County court advances legal proceedings in COVID-19 veteran deaths case after 2-year delay

Legal proceedings will move forward in a LaSalle County court in connection with the deaths of three dozen veterans who died at a Veterans Affairs facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina

A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.