US Army soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea, is 'now free' after pleading guilty to desertion
The U.S. Army soldier who was temporarily detained by North Korea last year was sentenced to 12 months' confinement after pleading guilty Friday.
The U.S. Army soldier who was temporarily detained by North Korea last year was sentenced to 12 months' confinement after pleading guilty Friday.
Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
13 US troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal receive Congressional Gold Medals
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
Big Unit Poker Run a 'labor of love'
Bill Michaels and Joe Hennes joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the 17th annual Big Unit Poker Run in Milwaukee.
Bill Michaels and Joe Hennes joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the 17th annual Big Unit Poker Run in Milwaukee.
Big Unit Poker Run benefiting Fisher House
Christen Meyer and James Mercado joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the importance of the Big Unit Poker Run.
Christen Meyer and James Mercado joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the importance of the Big Unit Poker Run.
17th annual Big Unit Poker Run
Bill Michaels joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Big Unit Poker Run, how it got started and how it benefits military members and veterans and their families.
Bill Michaels joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Big Unit Poker Run, how it got started and how it benefits military members and veterans and their families.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Airmen honored for rescuing pregnant woman, others from flash flood at Zion while hiking
A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada were honored for their bravery after rescuing four hikers, including a pregnant woman, from a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah.
A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada were honored for their bravery after rescuing four hikers, including a pregnant woman, from a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah.
Milwaukee VA scales back referrals for chiropractic care, massage
During the pandemic, veterans suffering from chronic pain found temporary relief outside the Milwaukee VA. Now, their eligibility is being scaled back.
During the pandemic, veterans suffering from chronic pain found temporary relief outside the Milwaukee VA. Now, their eligibility is being scaled back.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Wisconsin homeless veterans, HUD funds for administrative costs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued nearly $2 million to address veteran homelessness in the Great Lakes region.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued nearly $2 million to address veteran homelessness in the Great Lakes region.
National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Effort to bring KC-46 tanker to Milwaukee
Milwaukee could be the home of the military's next generation of air refueling tankers. The hope is to house the aircraft right in Wisconsin. The U.S. military's newest tanker, the KC-46, needs a home. It aircraft allows the military to refuel in flight.
Milwaukee could be the home of the military's next generation of air refueling tankers. The hope is to house the aircraft right in Wisconsin. The U.S. military's newest tanker, the KC-46, needs a home. It aircraft allows the military to refuel in flight.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Wisconsin airman's remains identified, died during World War II
Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II, officials confirmed Thursday.
Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II, officials confirmed Thursday.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
Milwaukee World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20.
A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20.