'It puts you right back:' Fireworks can be traumatic for veterans living with PTSD

'It puts you right back:' Fireworks can be traumatic for veterans living with PTSD

MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate Independence Day, the sound of fireworks serve as a harsh relic for American heroes who have served our nation in times of war.Fireworks shows are beautiful and cause many to look on in awe, but for veterans living with PTSD, the booming noises serve as a traumatic reminder.“For some veterans, it can be disturbing.

MILWAUKEE -- As we celebrate Independence Day, the sound of fireworks serve as a harsh relic for American heroes who have served our nation in times of war.Fireworks shows are beautiful and cause many to look on in awe, but for veterans living with PTSD, the booming noises serve as a traumatic reminder.“For some veterans, it can be disturbing.

Watch: US Bank Fireworks show lights up the night sky along Milwaukee's lakefront 🎆

Watch: US Bank Fireworks show lights up the night sky along Milwaukee's lakefront 🎆

MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Bank Fireworks show, the largest single show in the Midwest, lit up the night sky along Milwaukee's lakefront on Tuesday night, July 3."Each year we change it up a little bit.

MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Bank Fireworks show, the largest single show in the Midwest, lit up the night sky along Milwaukee's lakefront on Tuesday night, July 3."Each year we change it up a little bit.

Best Family, Best Dressed, Most Patient: Meet the winners of inaugural FOX6 Fireworks Awards 🎆

Best Family, Best Dressed, Most Patient: Meet the winners of inaugural FOX6 Fireworks Awards 🎆

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is always so impressed with how many people spend days along Milwaukee's lakefront waiting for the big U.S. Bank Fireworks show -- so we awarded them on Tuesday, July 3.FOX6's Bret Lemoine found quite the party hosted by Natalia Renteria.

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is always so impressed with how many people spend days along Milwaukee's lakefront waiting for the big U.S. Bank Fireworks show -- so we awarded them on Tuesday, July 3.FOX6's Bret Lemoine found quite the party hosted by Natalia Renteria.

AAA: Nearly 47 million Americans expected to travel this Fourth of July holiday

AAA: Nearly 47 million Americans expected to travel this Fourth of July holiday

MILWAUKEE -- AAA projects nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, a five percent increase from last year and the most travelers for the holiday since AAA began tracking 18 years ago.According to AAA, the Independence Day holiday period is defined as Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8.

MILWAUKEE -- AAA projects nearly 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, a five percent increase from last year and the most travelers for the holiday since AAA began tracking 18 years ago.According to AAA, the Independence Day holiday period is defined as Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8.

'Respect the soldiers:' Hundreds turn out for Memorial Day ceremony in Union Grove

'Respect the soldiers:' Hundreds turn out for Memorial Day ceremony in Union Grove

UNION GROVE -- In observance of Memorial Day, hundreds of veterans and their loved ones spent Sunday afternoon, May 27 where fallen soldiers have come to rest.

UNION GROVE -- In observance of Memorial Day, hundreds of veterans and their loved ones spent Sunday afternoon, May 27 where fallen soldiers have come to rest.

Scouts honor veterans for Memorial Day with gravesite flags

Scouts honor veterans for Memorial Day with gravesite flags

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of scouts have placed American flags on the graves of veterans in a ceremony ahead of Memorial Day.More than 6,000 children including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts participated in the event Saturday at Los Angeles National Cemetery.Each scout placed a flag in the ground by each grave and saluted.Organizers say nearly 90,000 flags were placed in tribute.

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of scouts have placed American flags on the graves of veterans in a ceremony ahead of Memorial Day.More than 6,000 children including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts participated in the event Saturday at Los Angeles National Cemetery.Each scout placed a flag in the ground by each grave and saluted.Organizers say nearly 90,000 flags were placed in tribute.

'You're a catch!' Share some love with these Green Bay Packers' Valentines! 💚 💛

'You're a catch!' Share some love with these Green Bay Packers' Valentines! 💚 💛

MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the Green Bay Packers are celebrating with Packers' themed Valentines!The Valentine's Day cards feature some of your favorite Packers' players with messages like "you're a catch" and "you give me a rush."You can download the cards and send them digitally, or click and print.Here are two examples (via Packers.com):

MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is Wednesday, Feb. 14, and the Green Bay Packers are celebrating with Packers' themed Valentines!The Valentine's Day cards feature some of your favorite Packers' players with messages like "you're a catch" and "you give me a rush."You can download the cards and send them digitally, or click and print.Here are two examples (via Packers.com):