Cudahy soldier returns home, surprises mom
A U.S. Army soldier returned home to Cudahy with an emotional surprise for his mom Friday, July 22 after a six-month deployment to Poland.
A U.S. Army soldier returned home to Cudahy with an emotional surprise for his mom Friday, July 22 after a six-month deployment to Poland.
Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI
One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.
One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.
Milwaukee Air & Water Show practice runs fuel excitement
If you did not see them on Thursday, July 21, you might have heard them. We are talking about practice runs for the aircraft taking part in Milwaukee's Air & Water Show on Saturday and Sunday.
If you did not see them on Thursday, July 21, you might have heard them. We are talking about practice runs for the aircraft taking part in Milwaukee's Air & Water Show on Saturday and Sunday.
Wisconsin National Guard provides rare look at weapons training
The Wisconsin National Guard provided an inside look at weapons demonstrations and several facilities – something that hasn't happened in decades.
The Wisconsin National Guard provided an inside look at weapons demonstrations and several facilities – something that hasn't happened in decades.
Navy's Blue Angels in Milwaukee, FOX6's Jason Calvi joins flight
FOX6's Jason Calvi got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels on Wednesday, July 20 – ahead of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show coming up this weekend.
FOX6's Jason Calvi got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels on Wednesday, July 20 – ahead of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show coming up this weekend.
Blue Angels select first female jet pilot in 76-year history
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Swiss Army knife celebrates 125th anniversary; CEO on the past and future of his company
A soldier once told Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener Jr. that the world-famous Swiss Army Knife blocked a bullet and saved his life.
A soldier once told Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener Jr. that the world-famous Swiss Army Knife blocked a bullet and saved his life.
Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Army eases tattoo rules — Here's how it compares to other US military branch policies
The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.
The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.
Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
Last surviving member of WWII’s famed Easy Company dies at 97
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons and other illicit shipments
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
US announces additional $820M in aid to Ukraine, including new missile systems
The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war.
The U.S. has announced it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia’s heavily reliance on long-range strikes in the war.
Healing the wounds of war; homecoming 50 years in the making
At the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, FOX6 met three brothers and a neighborhood best friend who all served in Vietnam and made it home.
At the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, FOX6 met three brothers and a neighborhood best friend who all served in Vietnam and made it home.
Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.
U.S. to establish permanent military base in Poland
Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.
Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.
Racing Sausages Run/Walk; Fisher House, Brewers' foundation benefit
The annual Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk will take place July 30, benefitting Fisher House and the Brewers Community Foundation.
The annual Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk will take place July 30, benefitting Fisher House and the Brewers Community Foundation.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.



















