US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration

The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.

2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people

The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.

Veterans honored in Illinois for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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Across the country, Americans honored and thanked those who served and their families, including three organizations in our state.

Army course gives recruits 2nd chance to qualify for service

The Army launched the prep course to help recruits meet military standards. So far, more than 5,000 soldiers have graduated and gone on to basic training.

Hines V.A. treating toxin exposure in veterans

As a helicopter mechanic in Vietnam, Army veteran Dana Wheeler was exposed to a toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military called "Agent Orange". 

Hines VA treating toxin exposure in veterans
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As we mark twenty years since the start of the Iraq War, veterans of that conflict are just beginning to receive specialized treatment for the toxins they encountered on the ground. ?

20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote

Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.

Israel sees protests after Netanyahu fires defense chief

Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.

Army pulls recruiting ads featuring Jonathan Majors after arrest

Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.

Suspected Iran drone kills US worker in Syria
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The Biden Administration is responding to a suspected Iranian drone attack, which killed an American contractor and wounded five US service members in Syria.

Search for missing sailor Seamus Gray called off in Waukegan

The search for a missing U.S. Navy sailor last seen on Saturday has been called off after officials combed the lake, shores, beaches and woods of north suburban Waukegan.