Fort McCoy: Afghan refugees share evacuation experiences

Afghan refugees living at Fort McCoy shared stories with media allowed into the U.S. Army post on Thursday, Sept. 30.

Afghan life at Fort McCoy; media provided 'glimpse'

The media got its first glimpse into life for nearly 13,000 Afghans living at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy.

Fort McCoy: Afghan refugee crime concerns Republicans

Wisconsin Republicans reiterated concerns about the vetting of Afghan refugees being housed at Fort McCoy after two Afghan men were charged.

PGA HOPE program honors veterans at Ryder Cup: 'Pretty emotional'

You might not recognize their names, but they are a big reason why we can all be at the Ryder Cup. Patriotism is everywhere you look at the tourney.

Military training jet crashes in Lake Worth

Multiple crews are in Lake Worth to investigate a military training jet crash Sunday morning.

Wisconsin veteran, wife collect donations for Afghan refugees

A Wisconsin veteran and his wife are collecting donations in Union Grove for Afghan refugees housed at Fort McCoy.

Racine donation drive helps Afghan refugees, veterans

Volunteers in Racine collected donations for Afghan refugees housed at Fort McCoy. The collection provided support for area veterans, too.

Afghan refugee babies born at Fort McCoy; babies, moms 'doing well'

Three babies have been born to Afghan evacuees in recent days at the Fort McCoy military base in western Wisconsin, according to a Fort McCoy spokeswoman.

US soldiers play with evacuee Afghan children in Texas

According to local media, the children are among almost 10,000 evacuees housed at the Fort Bliss Dona Ana Complex.

Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees

Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.

Blinken resumes testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal amid al-Qaida warning

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had mixed results in attempting to face down a second day of tough congressional questioning, this time from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.

Sendik's sends veterans on Honor Flights
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Sendik's Food Market in Mequon is giving back to hundreds of veterans, sending around 300 on their Stars and Stripes Honor Flight – free of charge.

Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday

Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.

Mukwonago Angels of the Road Ride for Veterans
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A special ride in Mukwonago worked to honor those who fight for our freedom, raising awareness and money.

Mukwonago Angels of the Road Ride for Veterans helps those with PTSD

Some veterans who return from combat find they can escape the stresses of war on the seat of a motorcycle. A special ride Sunday morning, Sept. 12 in Mukwonago worked to honor those who fight for our freedom, raising awareness and money.