Biden: 5,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan to ensure 'orderly and safe' drawdown
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
Chicago-area family reunited with Purple Heart medal
A Purple Heart has been returned to it's rightful owner after nearly 80 years.
A Purple Heart has been returned to it's rightful owner after nearly 80 years.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Large job fair brings opportunities for military members, veterans and family
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Chris Stevens, senior vice president of RecruitMilitary, previews their massive job fair open to military members, veterans, spouses and dependents.
Taliban seizes key Afghan cities as US troops complete pullout
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
The Taliban advances in Afghanistan were the latest in a series of blows to government forces as U.S. troops complete their pullout after nearly two decades in the country.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Remains of suburban Chicago soldier killed during World War II identified
Army Tech. Sgt. Arthur W. Countryman, 37, was fighting Germans in a forest in November 1944. Now, decades later, his remains have been identified and he will be buried in his hometown of Plainfield, Illinois.
Army Tech. Sgt. Arthur W. Countryman, 37, was fighting Germans in a forest in November 1944. Now, decades later, his remains have been identified and he will be buried in his hometown of Plainfield, Illinois.
World War II veteran receives medal 75 years after it was awarded
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
World's largest aviation show, featuring 2 Tuskegee Airmen, to kick off in Wisconsin
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
Wisconsin aircraft show features 2 Tuskegee Airmen
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the biggest aviation shows in the world is being held in Chicago's backyard, and it is featuring two of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen.
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
National Guard receives $4.6M expansion to gun range in Marseilles
National Guard troops will soon be training at a state-of-the-art facility in Marseilles in LaSalle County.
National Guard troops will soon be training at a state-of-the-art facility in Marseilles in LaSalle County.
RecruitMilitary Chicago veterans job fair
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
Allen Von Plinsky, US Army Veteran
'Stuff the Squad' donation drive in Wheaton
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Wheaton residents spent the day stuffing a police squad car full of cleaning supplies, shampoo, clothes, food and more. All of it is bound for the Midwest shelter for homeless veterans in Wheaton.
Illinois Army dad surprises daughter and son after returning home
It had been 11 months since Army Sergeant Christopher Dewitt had seen his children in-person
It had been 11 months since Army Sergeant Christopher Dewitt had seen his children in-person
Veteran job fair to take place in Chicago Thursday
Job opportunities for veterans are coming to Chicago this week. The job fair will take place on Thursday.
Job opportunities for veterans are coming to Chicago this week. The job fair will take place on Thursday.
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
Naperville soldier welcomed home from Korea
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
Illinois soldier welcomed home
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.
One young soldier got quite a surprise and honor as he returned home to the suburbs on Tuesday.