Chicago bridal shop gives away free gowns to healthcare workers, military members
Here comes the bride's big break: free wedding dresses.
Here comes the bride's big break: free wedding dresses.
Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.
Iconic World War II aircraft land in Romeoville
Todd Erskine of Commemorative Air Force talks about FiFi, the B-29 Superfortress vintage military plane that you can tour and fly this week in Romeoville.
Todd Erskine of Commemorative Air Force talks about FiFi, the B-29 Superfortress vintage military plane that you can tour and fly this week in Romeoville.
WWII bomber planes arrive in Chicago area – take a tour, fly in them
"FiFi" will be at the Lewis University airport, along with a B-24 and a number of other historic military planes, through Sunday.
"FiFi" will be at the Lewis University airport, along with a B-24 and a number of other historic military planes, through Sunday.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Cook County Jail holds resource fair for inmates who are veterans
“It helps us tremendously focus on the issues and problems that we probably hadn’t addressed out in the world,” said inmate and Marine Corps veteran Earnest Martin.
“It helps us tremendously focus on the issues and problems that we probably hadn’t addressed out in the world,” said inmate and Marine Corps veteran Earnest Martin.
Job fair for incarcerated veterans
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
The Cook County Jail held a unique resource fair Friday for inmates who are also veterans.
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.