The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data

When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.

128th Airlift Wing homecoming; nearly 100 welcomed home

It was an emotional morning for families gathered for the 128th Air Refueling Wing on Wednesday, Oct. 30, all to welcome service members home.

Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel passes away at age 107, Navajo Nation announces

One of the final remaining code talkers during World War II, John Kinsel, was pronounced dead by the Navajo Nation Council at 107 years of age.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Racine World War II hero laid to rest; plane shot down Sept. 27, 1944

A Wisconsin World War II hero is home after 80 years. A military burial held in Racine County on Friday, Sept. 27 gave closure to the soldier's family.

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.

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.

Big Unit Poker Run a 'labor of love'
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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
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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
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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.

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.