He was the first American to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Florida garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Florida garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
Sonic boom heard across DC area identified as F-16 fighter jet
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
Washington won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China, US defense secretary says
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
“To be clear, we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” he said. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty to remove Confederate namesake
Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.
Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.
Milwaukee soldier dies unexpectedly, volunteers place flags
A Milwaukee soldier died unexpectedly at his Army Base in Louisiana days after Memorial Day. Volunteers placed flags along the funeral route.
A Milwaukee soldier died unexpectedly at his Army Base in Louisiana days after Memorial Day. Volunteers placed flags along the funeral route.
Wisconsin National Guard sex assaults; proposed bills tighten prohibitions
Lawmakers are set to consider a package of legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Lawmakers are set to consider a package of legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Wales veteran's Memorial Day display not hindered by his cancer fight
A Vietnam War veteran in Wales has dedicated his front lawn to fallen soldiers. Those who sacrificed it all keeps him fighting his battle with cancer.
A Vietnam War veteran in Wales has dedicated his front lawn to fallen soldiers. Those who sacrificed it all keeps him fighting his battle with cancer.
Memorial Day: Fallen officer's parents speak at Wisconsin Memorial Park
Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield invited the community on Monday, May 29 to honor those who lost their lives as members of the United States armed forces.
Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield invited the community on Monday, May 29 to honor those who lost their lives as members of the United States armed forces.
Memorial Day: Slinger parade honors Purple Heart recipient
The Memorial Day parade in Slinger was topped off with a tribute to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Joseph Mueller, who died in training in 1970.
The Memorial Day parade in Slinger was topped off with a tribute to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Joseph Mueller, who died in training in 1970.
Memorial Day: Greendale hosts walk to remember the fallen
Memorial Day 2023 was marked with a reverent walk in the Village of Greendale on Monday, May 29.
Memorial Day 2023 was marked with a reverent walk in the Village of Greendale on Monday, May 29.
'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.
General Lysander Cutler Forest Home Cemetery obelisk honors veteran
A new obelisk at Forest Home Cemetery honors the life of General Lysander Cutler a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army. The obelisk was unveiled Sunday, May 28 during Memorial Day weekend.
A new obelisk at Forest Home Cemetery honors the life of General Lysander Cutler a Civil War veteran who served in the Union Army. The obelisk was unveiled Sunday, May 28 during Memorial Day weekend.
David Joseph Riley, killed in Pearl Harbor attack, finally home
A Wisconsin war hero killed during World War II is finally home.
A Wisconsin war hero killed during World War II is finally home.
Union Grove Memorial Day ceremony honors 175 years of Wisconsin sacrifice
Union Grove honored those who made the final sacrifice in a special ceremony Sunday.
Union Grove honored those who made the final sacrifice in a special ceremony Sunday.
Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.
Flags placed, Memorial Day meaning passed to new generations
As Wood National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day, the meaning behind the holiday was passed to new generations Saturday, May 27.
As Wood National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day, the meaning behind the holiday was passed to new generations Saturday, May 27.
Kamala Harris welcomes West Point grads to 'unsettled world' in historic commencement speech
“It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where long-standing principles are at risk," Harris told the graduates.
“It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where long-standing principles are at risk," Harris told the graduates.
Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.
In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.