Chicago fundraiser 'Ruck March' supports veterans in need

With Memorial Day around the corner, one Chicago veterans group is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Roman bust looted in WWII sold at Texas Goodwill store for $35

A Texas woman reportedly purchased the 2,000-year-old Roman bust at a Goodwill store in Austin for $35 in 2018. The bust was most likely brought to Texas by an American soldier during WWII.

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

Funeral held Monday for Chicago-area soldier killed in WWII
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It was a more than 75-year wait, but the remains of a soldier killed during World War II have come home to the Chicago area.

Funeral to be held Monday for Chicago soldier killed in WWII
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Helms will be honored Monday after his remains were found recently decades after he was reported missing in action during World War II in 1944

Military and tech: Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.

Defense Innovation Unit opens in Chicago
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The U.S. Department of Defense is moving into Chicago, hoping to tap into the growing tech sector to aid military innovation.

CPD joins Marine Corps recruitment program
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A new partnership between a nonprofit and the Chicago Police Department aims to recruit Marines to become Chicago police officers.

What to expect as Russian forces continue pushing east into Ukraine
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Michael Bociurkiw, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, talks about the latest military movements in Ukraine and the havoc that has been wreaked since he has been living in Lviv.

Suburban World War II veteran John Ullinskey passes away at age 98

"You would think you were watching a 4th of July activity the way you saw all these blasts and explosions. But it was no 4th of July, it was the real McCoy," John Ullinskey said. "I don't think you were scared, you didn't have time to be scared."

A new wave of therapy: Scuba diving
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For 20 years, the Downers Grove organization Diveheart has been changing lives by introducing a new wave of therapy. They have taught military veterans and others with disabilities how to scuba dive. Now, they are the subject of a new documentary.

Honor Flight Chicago flies veterans to see D.C. memorials, marking 100th trip

The 100th Honor Flight Chicago took off from Midway Airport carrying more than 100 war veterans who are being treated like VIPs all day in Washington D.C.

Dozens of veterans board the 100th voyage of Honor Flight Chicago
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Honor Flight Chicago sent dozens of veterans from Chicago to the nation's capitol on Wednesday, marking the 100th trip made by the organization.

Kids Rank provides community, support for military children
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Kelcey Liverpool, founder and executive director of Kids Rank, talks about what they're doing to provide support and connection among military children during April, the Month of the Military Child.