'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.

Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday

In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.

Ukrainian veterans visit Chicago school, inspire students during patriotic assembly

In honor of Memorial Day, 10 Ukrainian veterans who are in Chicago to participate in weekend events began their trip by visiting with local schoolchildren.

Chicago-area veterans preparing for 'Ruck March' fundraiser

For nine years, the organization "Chicago Veterans" has hosted 300 community events in 45 Chicagoland communities. They are events like the monthly liberty calls, where veterans can get connected to any service they need in person. 

Chicago-area veterans preparing for 'Ruck March' fundraiser
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The Chicago Veterans Ruck March will be held on Friday, May 26. It's a 17-mile journey to raise money for veterans in need.

100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’

WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.

Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge

The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.

Never-before-seen photos show White House on day Osama bin Laden was killed

While many have likely seen the “Situation Room" photo during the killing of Osama bin Laden, several newly-released pictures have been published showing key moments inside the White House.

US Army grounds aviators for training following deadly helicopter crashes

The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.

National guardsman spoke of ‘murder,’ could still possess secrets, US says

Jack Teixeira is accused of distributing highly classified documents about top national security issues on a social media platform. Prosecutors say he kept an arsenal of weapons and talked of “violence and murder."