Fundraiser to honor Milwaukee vet found dead in Dineen Park
There's a push to help honor a local veteran four years after his death.
There's a push to help honor a local veteran four years after his death.
Honor Flights return in August, grounded over a year
Cleared for takeoff! Stars and Stripes Honor Flights return starting in August, but only for veterans vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cleared for takeoff! Stars and Stripes Honor Flights return starting in August, but only for veterans vaccinated against COVID-19.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
Veteran Honor Flights to resume late summer
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight will resume later this summer with their first flight of 2021 scheduled for Saturday, August 28.
Stars and Stripes Honor Flight will resume later this summer with their first flight of 2021 scheduled for Saturday, August 28.
Milwaukee mayor lost at sea during WWII
Memorial Day caps an extended weekend for some, but the holiday is all about honoring our armed service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, people like Milwaukee Mayor Carl Zeidler, who left City Hall and joined the fight during World War II.
Memorial Day caps an extended weekend for some, but the holiday is all about honoring our armed service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, people like Milwaukee Mayor Carl Zeidler, who left City Hall and joined the fight during World War II.
Milwaukee mayor served in WWII, ‘lost at sea’ at 34
Memorial Day caps an extended weekend for some, but the holiday is all about honoring our armed service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, people like Milwaukee Mayor Carl Zeidler, who left City Hall and joined the fight during World War II.
Memorial Day caps an extended weekend for some, but the holiday is all about honoring our armed service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, people like Milwaukee Mayor Carl Zeidler, who left City Hall and joined the fight during World War II.
Milwaukee Marine died at Pearl Harbor, his remains are coming home
A Milwaukee Marine died at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this December. His remains were never identified. But soon, his family says they will gain closure.
A Milwaukee Marine died at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this December. His remains were never identified. But soon, his family says they will gain closure.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Cookout and resource fair for vets in Milwaukee
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
Field of Flags honors vets in Milwaukee
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the Field of Flags ahead of Memorial Day.
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the Field of Flags ahead of Memorial Day.
Milwaukee 'Field of Flags' honors veterans at lakefront
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the “Field of Flags” ahead of Memorial Day.
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the “Field of Flags” ahead of Memorial Day.
Milwaukee cookout, vet resource fair honors ‘those who didn't make it'
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
Illinois 'Battle Buddy' program sends cops with military background to respond to veterans in crisis
Instead of sending in social workers, a pioneering Illinois police program designed to aid despondent and suicidal veterans deploys officers who have military backgrounds of their own to 911 calls about vets in crisis.
Instead of sending in social workers, a pioneering Illinois police program designed to aid despondent and suicidal veterans deploys officers who have military backgrounds of their own to 911 calls about vets in crisis.
Ozaukee County War Memorial rededicated
When the War Memorial in Ozaukee County was built in 1991, it was missing three names – and one airman's name was not accurately engraved.
When the War Memorial in Ozaukee County was built in 1991, it was missing three names – and one airman's name was not accurately engraved.
Memorial Day: Students place flags at Wood National Cemetery
A Wood National Cemetery Memorial Day tradition was stopped by the COVID-19 pandemic, but after a year off, it is now back.
A Wood National Cemetery Memorial Day tradition was stopped by the COVID-19 pandemic, but after a year off, it is now back.