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.

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

Fort Bragg soldiers face court martial in comrade's death

Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing on May 22, 2020. His partial remains were found days later.

Afghan refugees' Milwaukee relocation underway

Work is underway to help thousands of Afghan refugees from Fort McCoy permanently relocate to Milwaukee.

Wisconsin National Guard COVID CNA training, hospitals strained

The Wisconsin National Guard says they’ll have more than 200 trained CNAS, with a goal of eventually opening up 300 or more hospital beds in the state.

Wisconsin Capitol badger statue to stay for 50 more years, Navy says

The Navy will let Wisconsin keep its beloved badger statue at the state Capitol or 50 more years, scrapping plans to move the sculpture to a museum.

WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Racine

Peter Christofferson celebrated his 100th birthday on Thursday, and the Park View Senior Apartments celebrated the World War II veteran.

Wisconsin COVID cases 13K+ for 1st time; National Guard to assist

The Wisconsin National Guard will be bringing needed staffing support to the state's hospitals and nursing homes, the governor's office announced on Thursday, Jan. 13.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.