US service members killed in Afghanistan bombing awarded Purple Hearts
The 13 service members were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.
The 13 service members were killed Aug. 26 as they were helping to screen Afghans and others at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul airport.
Milwaukee VA commemorates 9/11 anniversary with wreath-laying ceremony
The Milwaukee VA hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in Wood National Cemetery to honor seven local 9/11 veterans who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Milwaukee VA hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in Wood National Cemetery to honor seven local 9/11 veterans who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
From Ground Zero to Afghanistan, veteran reflects on rage and perspective
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
124,000 ‘at-risk’ Afghans and 6,000 US citizens evacuated from Afghanistan, officials say
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday it, along with global partners, successfully evacuated 124,000 Afghans and 6,000 U.S. citizens safely out of Afghanistan.
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday it, along with global partners, successfully evacuated 124,000 Afghans and 6,000 U.S. citizens safely out of Afghanistan.
‘They’re home now’: Soldiers welcomed back to US from Afghanistan with cheers, applause
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Soldiers who helped during evacuations in Kabul, Afghanistan returned home to a thunderous welcome ceremony on Sept. 6 at Fort Drum, New York.
Fort McCoy nearing capacity, some leaving soon, most refugees vaccinated
Fort McCoy is nearing capacity of 13,000, while some Afghan refugees could leave soon, and mostly all are choosing to get vaccinated. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin along with other Wisconsin Democrats visited Fort McCoy to tour facilities and be briefed on Afghan evacuee operations. She said there's no child brides at the fort, despite earlier reports.
Fort McCoy is nearing capacity of 13,000, while some Afghan refugees could leave soon, and mostly all are choosing to get vaccinated. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin along with other Wisconsin Democrats visited Fort McCoy to tour facilities and be briefed on Afghan evacuee operations. She said there's no child brides at the fort, despite earlier reports.
Donations needed for Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy: Team Rubicon
Fort McCoy made an appeal on social media on Sunday, Sept. 5 for gently used clothing.
Fort McCoy made an appeal on social media on Sunday, Sept. 5 for gently used clothing.
Sheboygan veteran gifted Harley-Davidson through Hogs for Heroes
Hogs for Heroes gifted Aaron Kream, a medically retired Sheboygan veteran, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle -- a type of ''alternative therapy.''
Hogs for Heroes gifted Aaron Kream, a medically retired Sheboygan veteran, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle -- a type of ''alternative therapy.''
US Navy declares 5 missing sailors dead after helicopter crash in Pacific
U.S. Navy declares five missing sailors dead after Tuesday helicopter crash in Pacific; shifts to recovery operations.
U.S. Navy declares five missing sailors dead after Tuesday helicopter crash in Pacific; shifts to recovery operations.
15 Marines being treated at Walter Reed following Kabul airport attack
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
Fifteen U.S. Marines are being treated at Walter Reed Medical Center for injuries sustained in the Aug. 26 airport bombings in Kabul.
Vets struggle over Afghanistan fall; 'bringing up a lot of emotions'
There has been an uptick in veterans struggling after the fall of Afghanistan. A post-traumatic stress expert said the data from call centers shows there are concerns among Afghan vets.
There has been an uptick in veterans struggling after the fall of Afghanistan. A post-traumatic stress expert said the data from call centers shows there are concerns among Afghan vets.
Wisconsin veteran's mission: help Americans escape Afghanistan
A Wisconsin veteran is trying to help Americans and allies escape Afghanistan. He is also helping Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy.
A Wisconsin veteran is trying to help Americans and allies escape Afghanistan. He is also helping Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy.
More than 30 California children still stuck in Afghanistan
More than 30 California children are stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see their relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left, according to school districts where the kids are enrolled.
More than 30 California children are stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see their relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left, according to school districts where the kids are enrolled.
Bill would award medals to 13 US service members killed in Kabul
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
The proposed bill seeks to award posthumous Congressional Gold Medals to the 13 U.S. service members who were killed in a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport on Aug. 26.
Army Reservist wishes Afghanistan pullout had been done differently
After two decades, opinions can vary widely among those who served in Afghanistan – even before the war on terror began.
After two decades, opinions can vary widely among those who served in Afghanistan – even before the war on terror began.
Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.
Milwaukee sailor killed in WWII accounted for, to be buried in October
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Arthur Thinnes, 17, of Milwaukee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 24, 2021.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced on Monday, Aug. 30 that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Arthur Thinnes, 17, of Milwaukee, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 24, 2021.
Marine fired for criticizing military leaders resigns, says chasing stability makes ‘slave to the system’
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Scheller said he wanted senior leaders to accept accountability.
Over 500 Afghan refugees arrive at Philadelphia International Airport
Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.
Two planeloads of refugees who were rescued from an increasingly chaotic U.S.-led evacuation effort in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan landed at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend.
Fort McCoy Afghan refugee donations: How to help
Thousands of Afghan refugees are at Fort McCoy. The commander overseeing Operation Allies Refuge said community support is important.
Thousands of Afghan refugees are at Fort McCoy. The commander overseeing Operation Allies Refuge said community support is important.