Beauty queen claims pageant is getting rid of her because she has joined the Army Reserves
A Rockford woman crowned 2019 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen will keep her title but won't be allowed to perform duties associated with the honor.
A Rockford woman crowned 2019 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen will keep her title but won't be allowed to perform duties associated with the honor.
Rudy Boesch, early fan favorite on 'Survivor,' dies at 91
Rudy Boesch, a retired tough-as-nails Navy SEAL and fan favorite on the inaugural season of "Survivor," has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 91.
Rudy Boesch, a retired tough-as-nails Navy SEAL and fan favorite on the inaugural season of "Survivor," has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 91.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
President Trump declassifies photo of K9 injured in mission to kill ISIS leader
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
Navy commissions new USS Indianapolis at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan
The Navy has commissioned its new USS Indianapolis combat vessel at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan.
The Navy has commissioned its new USS Indianapolis combat vessel at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Pelosi and congressional delegation visit Afghanistan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led a congressional delegation on a visit to Afghanistan.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has led a congressional delegation on a visit to Afghanistan.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Soldier who amputated leg to save tank crew: 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me'
"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."
"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."
First African-American female combat pilot spreads message of making the 'gutsy move'
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, the country's first African-American female combat pilot joins us on The Nine.
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, the country's first African-American female combat pilot joins us on The Nine.
Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot while searching for Army deserter
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Wife, kids dress in T-Rex costumes to welcome home husband from deployment
It's a welcome home greeting 65 million years in the making!
It's a welcome home greeting 65 million years in the making!
Francis Currey, one of three remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipients, dies at 94
Currey joined the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was just 17.
Currey joined the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was just 17.
‘We’ve been blessed’: Retired Air Force veteran wins $4M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
2,000 attend funeral of Florida veteran who died alone
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Edward Pearson passed away on August 31 at the age of 80. He had no immediate family, but the funeral director had a plan to still give Pearson one last amazing honor: An open invitation to the public.
Public invited to Sarasota funeral of veteran with no family
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Sarasota funeral of a veteran with no immediate family.
Army officer assigned to Mar-a-Lago gets probation for lying during child porn investigation
A military officer who had been in charge of the U.S. Army's White House communications at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club received probation Friday for lying to federal agents during a child pornography investigation.
A military officer who had been in charge of the U.S. Army's White House communications at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club received probation Friday for lying to federal agents during a child pornography investigation.
Purple Heart recipient dies saving 3-year-old granddaughter from house explosion
Don Osteen, 69, died from his injuries after sacrificing his own life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter from a home explosion in Oklahoma.
Don Osteen, 69, died from his injuries after sacrificing his own life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter from a home explosion in Oklahoma.
Army warns soldiers to be ready for potential violence by incels at 'Joker' screenings: reports
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.