Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Soldiers shave heads for battle buddy's sister fighting brain cancer
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
Visually-impaired workers help military
Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired manufactures and supplies mission-critical resources to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired manufactures and supplies mission-critical resources to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
‘A great patriot’: Last surviving Marine of USS Indianapolis sinking, Edgar Harrell, dies
An organization dedicated to preserving the USS Indianapolis’ legacy said Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the ship’s sinking, has died.
An organization dedicated to preserving the USS Indianapolis’ legacy said Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the ship’s sinking, has died.
U.S. congressional delegation gets look at progress at Fort Hood
A congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Representatives from across the country are getting updates about Operation People First.
A congressional delegation comprised of U.S. Representatives from across the country are getting updates about Operation People First.
Star Wars LEGO builds help vet with PTSD
May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars holiday, as in may the fourth be with you. One veteran says his life was saved in no small part because of Star Wars.
May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars holiday, as in may the fourth be with you. One veteran says his life was saved in no small part because of Star Wars.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
US Army finds Spc. Vanessa Guillen’s supervisor sexually harassed her, Ft. Hood leaders didn’t act on it
The U.S. Army has released some additional findings regarding the disappearance of Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood last year.
The U.S. Army has released some additional findings regarding the disappearance of Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood last year.
Guitars 4 Vets: MKE nonprofit's website crashes after ACM spotlight
A Milwaukee-based nonprofit took center stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards, with the spotlight so big it caused the Guitars for Vets website to crash. Guitars for Vets: Milwaukee nonprofits website crashes after ACM spotlight
A Milwaukee-based nonprofit took center stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards, with the spotlight so big it caused the Guitars for Vets website to crash. Guitars for Vets: Milwaukee nonprofits website crashes after ACM spotlight
Wisconsin National Guard awards 1st F-35 contract at Madison base
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing has awarded its first construction contract as it prepares to host a squadron of fighter jets.
The Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing has awarded its first construction contract as it prepares to host a squadron of fighter jets.
As President Biden improves with vets, Afghanistan plan a plus to some
Voters who served in the military have long leaned toward Republicans. But there are signs that Biden may have cut into that advantage last year.
Voters who served in the military have long leaned toward Republicans. But there are signs that Biden may have cut into that advantage last year.
Colonel living in MKE reflects on 20-year war in Afghanistan
One of the senior officials in Afghanistan back in the last 2000s now lives in Milwaukee.
One of the senior officials in Afghanistan back in the last 2000s now lives in Milwaukee.
Colonel living in MKE reflects on 20-year war in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden formally announced the full withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11, which would mark the end of the nation's longest war two decades after it started.
President Joe Biden formally announced the full withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan by Sept. 11, which would mark the end of the nation's longest war two decades after it started.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
IRS says veterans waiting for third stimulus check will receive money by April 14
Veteran Affairs benefit recipients, the IRS said, can expect to see their money land on Wednesday, April 14.
Veteran Affairs benefit recipients, the IRS said, can expect to see their money land on Wednesday, April 14.
WI National Guard: Vaccines available to military dependents, retirees
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for all military service members and military civilians, dependents, contractors, and military retirees through the Wisconsin National Guard.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for all military service members and military civilians, dependents, contractors, and military retirees through the Wisconsin National Guard.
US Navy aircraft carrier passes through Suez Canal after crews free stranded cargo ship
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passed through the canal on Friday on its way to the Red Sea, which wouldn’t have been possible a week ago.
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passed through the canal on Friday on its way to the Red Sea, which wouldn’t have been possible a week ago.
Fish fry fundraiser to support 'The Moving Wall' visit to Waukesha
The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is teaming up with Saz’s Catering Lake Country to support a visit of “The Moving Wall” to Waukesha.
The City of Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is teaming up with Saz’s Catering Lake Country to support a visit of “The Moving Wall” to Waukesha.
At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis
A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.
A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.
'We can't forget:' Milwaukee ceremony honors Vietnam War Veterans Day
Monday, March 29 marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day, meant for the men and women who served in that war. A remembrance ceremony took place along Milwaukee's lakefront.
Monday, March 29 marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day, meant for the men and women who served in that war. A remembrance ceremony took place along Milwaukee's lakefront.