US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
National Guard member killed in gun violence in Chicago over Fourth of July weekend
RIP: National Guard member Chrys Carvajal, 19, was shot dead in Brighton Park.
RIP: National Guard member Chrys Carvajal, 19, was shot dead in Brighton Park.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia groups in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
Pentagon says U.S. military attacked Iran-backed groups along Iraq-Syria border on Sunday
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
Disabled veteran says he was booted off Chicago flight because of his service dog
The veteran served four years in the Marine Corps – completing over 130 combat missions in Iraq. As a result, Ryan Foster says he now suffers from PTSD and takes his 80-pound service dog "Beauty" everywhere he travels.
The veteran served four years in the Marine Corps – completing over 130 combat missions in Iraq. As a result, Ryan Foster says he now suffers from PTSD and takes his 80-pound service dog "Beauty" everywhere he travels.
Chicago born brothers who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally laid to rest 80 years later
REST IN PEACE: Two recently identified brothers who were born in Chicago and died during the attack on Pearl Harbor were finally laid to rest with honors after nearly 80 years as "unknown" soldiers.
REST IN PEACE: Two recently identified brothers who were born in Chicago and died during the attack on Pearl Harbor were finally laid to rest with honors after nearly 80 years as "unknown" soldiers.
Nearly 2K military guns stolen, some used for violent crimes
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
500 American flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Hundreds of flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Flags at LaGrange park raising money for veterans, first responders
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
A LaGrange park is getting covered with flags and each one has a good cause behind it.
Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
Ald. O'Shea launches 'Help A Hero' program to assist military veterans
Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) talks about his Help a Hero program, which helps military veterans coping with mental-health issues.
Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th) talks about his Help a Hero program, which helps military veterans coping with mental-health issues.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Arlington Heights pays tribute to 58 military personnel who lived in the suburb with drive-by salute
A drive-by salute was held to demonstrate gratitude to those who died while in service to this country, and their families.
A drive-by salute was held to demonstrate gratitude to those who died while in service to this country, and their families.
US flag memorial displays 7000 dog tags in honor of fallen service members
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
Italian Americans host ceremony honoring all veterans at park in Little Village
"We celebrate and remember under one flag, and remember our African American, Jewish American, Latin American, Asian American, European American and all other heroes, and their bravery, dedication and courage is shared by all ethnicities and religions."
"We celebrate and remember under one flag, and remember our African American, Jewish American, Latin American, Asian American, European American and all other heroes, and their bravery, dedication and courage is shared by all ethnicities and religions."
Memorial Day observances personal for Biden as weekend marks 6-year anniversary of son Beau's death
President Biden honored the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner as he paid tribute Sunday to those lost while remembering his late son Beau, a veteran who died six years ago to the day.
President Biden honored the nation’s sacrifices in a deeply personal manner as he paid tribute Sunday to those lost while remembering his late son Beau, a veteran who died six years ago to the day.