Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'

An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.

Local WWII veteran recalls fighting in France, Japan

Midwestern native John Ullinskey was one of 160,000 servicemen who invaded the shores of France to fight Nazi Germany.

Veterans remembered in ceremony at Soldier Field

The memories burned brightly Monday at Soldier Field at the city's official celebration of Veterans Day.

WWII Veteran Albert Booth celebrates 100th birthday

Albert Booth turned 100 back on Oct. 30, and he and his family recently celebrated at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Warminster.

American submarine sunk with 80 aboard during WWII discovered off coast of Japan

The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.

Navy recruit's mother wants 2nd autopsy after training death

The mother of a Navy recruit who died after a boot camp run at an Illinois base earlier this year said she will seek another autopsy after a blood disorder was revealed to have played a role in her daughter's death.

WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton

Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.

Surfing therapy dog helping wounded warriors, kids with special needs

This Veteran’s Day weekend a special dog will be celebrated. Ricochet is a surfing therapy dog who helps wounded warriors, service members and veterans with PTSD. 

Chicago Bears host job fair for veterans

The Chicago Bears are celebrating Veterans Day with a job fair at Halas Hall.

‘Part of the family’: Boss pays off mechanic’s mortgage, allowing the Vietnam veteran to retire

It was a bittersweet moment for the owner of an auto-body restoration shop in Texas who decided to let one of his most loyal and trusted employees retire early after paying off his $5,000 mortgage. 

Family says suspect in acid attack is veteran, suffered PTSD

Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, “Why did you come here and invade my country?”