US Army discovers MIA soldier from only Black infantry division in WWII is related to Spike Lee

Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.

Chernobyl nuclear power plant no longer controlled by Ukraine, official says

A presidential adviser says Ukraine lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear site, where Ukrainian forces had waged a fierce battle with Russian troops.

Biden announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose this war’

President Joe Biden announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Putin “chose this war” and that his country will bear the consequences of his actions.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform flyover at 2022 Daytona 500

The tradition continues as the world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform the flyover for the 64th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway.

Russia-Ukraine: Former residents, Marquette expert watching conflict

President Joe Biden said he is "convinced" that Russia's president has decided to invade Ukraine. In the Milwaukee area, people worried about their native home.

Fort McCoy: Last Afghan refugees leave Wisconsin base

The last group of Afghan refugees who were temporarily housed at Fort McCoy left the U.S. Army base Tuesday, Feb. 15, officials announced.

Hartland 'Sleepout for Veterans' raises money, attention

In Hartland, an American Legion Post held its third "Sleepout for Veterans" to raise money and awareness for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Air Force ordered to pay more than $230M in Texas church shooting

The U.S. Air Force must pay more than $230 million in damages to survivors and victims’ families of a 2017 Texas church massacre for failing to flag a conviction that might have kept the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting, a federal judge ruled Monday.

ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.

Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Super Bowl LVI flyover to feature Air Force Heritage Flight

Super Bowl LVI will be full of pomp and circumstance, including a flyover from the Air Force Heritage Flight.

USS Milwaukee seizes suspected cocaine; estimated value $22M

The littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee with embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment 402 seized an estimated $22 million in suspected cocaine on Friday, Jan. 7.

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.

‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Father, veteran, husband leaves lasting legacy

Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.