Nebraska teen accepted to all five military academies; sets out to serve America
High school senior Noble Rasmussen intends to serve his country well — and all five U.S. military academies seem to agree.
High school senior Noble Rasmussen intends to serve his country well — and all five U.S. military academies seem to agree.
US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
Watch: Garbage collector pulls American flag out of trashcan to fold it 'the right way'
A Marine Corps veteran and garbage collector in Utah is getting widespread praise for his patriotism.
A Marine Corps veteran and garbage collector in Utah is getting widespread praise for his patriotism.
Air Force vet who battled tough fertility issue tells others, 'Knowledge is power'
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.
Milwaukee VA COVID vaccine mandate, Ron Johnson demands answers
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson demands answers about the Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s employee COVID-19 mandate.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson demands answers about the Milwaukee VA Medical Center’s employee COVID-19 mandate.
WWII soldier's remains returned to Mississippi for burial
Pvt. Andrew Ladner was laid to rest Saturday at Wolf River Cemetery in Gulfport.
Pvt. Andrew Ladner was laid to rest Saturday at Wolf River Cemetery in Gulfport.
US Navy: $25K enlistment bonus offered to all new enlistees
The United States Navy Recruiting Command announced on Monday, April 11 that it is offering an enlistment bonus of $25,000 to anyone who enlists Active Duty.
The United States Navy Recruiting Command announced on Monday, April 11 that it is offering an enlistment bonus of $25,000 to anyone who enlists Active Duty.
Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.
'Sleepout for Veterans' donation delivered to area groups
The "Sleepout for Veterans" in Hartland raised more than $27,000 each for two organizations that assist veterans experiencing homelessness.
The "Sleepout for Veterans" in Hartland raised more than $27,000 each for two organizations that assist veterans experiencing homelessness.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Wisconsin veterans recall Vietnam War: 'Feels like yesterday'
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday marked nearly 50 years since the last U.S. combat troops left. Area veterans remember their service.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday marked nearly 50 years since the last U.S. combat troops left. Area veterans remember their service.
Camp Lejeune issues rabies threat for Marines after raccoons caught
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
4 US Marines identified in deadly NATO drill crash
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
West Point cadets on spring break overdose on fentanyl-laced cocaine in South Florida vacation home
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Four West Point cadets on spring break in South Florida overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl, with two other cadets becoming exposed to the drug after they began performing CPR on their friends. All had to be hospitalized, with at least one person in critical condition, rescue officials said.
Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Wisconsin National Guard celebrates 185 years
The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood, its birthday considered March 5, 1837.
The Wisconsin National Guard traces its history to the days before Wisconsin had achieved statehood, its birthday considered March 5, 1837.
Resources for veterans affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.