Military Mama Network bands together to support troops, families
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Sue Shauer, founding member of Military Mama Network, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to make military members and their families feel supported during tough times.

Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.

Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families

President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.

Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table

As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."

Struggling Vietnam veteran who was once homeless gifted new car by U.S. Vets

"I'm indebted to them. The only thing I did was stick out my hand and ask for help. And they were there every inch of the way,” Vietnam Veteran Steve Doloresco said.

Struggling Vietnam veteran gifted new car by U.S. Vets
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FOX 32 Chicago is sharing an incredible example of how U.S. Vets is helping to end homelessness among veterans nationwide.

Free food available for veterans at Aurora food pantry Friday

Free food is available for veterans on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.

Illinois' Tammy Duckworth proposes bill to help veterans get jobs
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth wants to require the Pentagon to help veterans win civilian certification for job skills they learn in the military.

Sugar Grove family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot
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On a day where we honor those who have served, we have to remember that sometimes veterans don't like to talk a lot about the sacrifices they made for this country. And that was the case with James Sullivan.

Lightfoot, Pritzker honor veterans at Soldier Field

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other community members held a special event at Soldier Field Thursday.

Chicago area family unearths loved one's past as a World War II pilot

On a day where we honor those who have served, we have to remember that sometimes veterans don't like to talk a lot about the sacrifices they made for this country. And that was the case with James Sullivan.

Suburban woman writes book based on parents' love letters
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A suburban woman recovered a ton of love letters between her mother and father during World War II and decided to create a book about it!