'Muscle guys' who brought Apollo 11 home
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
(CNN) -- As he stood on the floating Apollo 11 capsule, Navy SEAL John Wolfram was very aware that the safety of the first men to walk on the moon was in his hands.
U.S. Navy military supply ship fires at boat in Persian Gulf
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. military supply ship fired Monday, July 16th at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, apparently killing one person on board, two U.S. officials said.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A U.S. military supply ship fired Monday, July 16th at a small boat in the Persian Gulf after it came too close, apparently killing one person on board, two U.S. officials said.
Hundreds of veterans attend “Hiring our Heroes” job fair
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard enough finding a job with the tough economy, but for military men and women, the search for a job after they leave the service is even harder.
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard enough finding a job with the tough economy, but for military men and women, the search for a job after they leave the service is even harder.
Milwaukee agency gets $500K to help homeless vets
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Milwaukee nonprofit group that serves veterans has been awarded $500,000 in federal grants.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Milwaukee nonprofit group that serves veterans has been awarded $500,000 in federal grants.
Coast Guard offers reward after yacht explosion hoax
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hoax emergency calls like the one about a yacht explosion off New Jersey cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars a year, yet authorities who police the nation's coastlines acknowledge there's little they can do to prevent them.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hoax emergency calls like the one about a yacht explosion off New Jersey cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars a year, yet authorities who police the nation's coastlines acknowledge there's little they can do to prevent them.
Wisconsin veterans taking special trip to Pearl Harbor
APPLETON -- A group of Wisconsin veterans will soon be taking a special trip back to Hawaii.
APPLETON -- A group of Wisconsin veterans will soon be taking a special trip back to Hawaii.
U.S. Navy drone crashes in Maryland
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy drone crashed Monday, June 11th in marshy area near Salisbury, Maryland, military officials said.
(CNN) -- A U.S. Navy drone crashed Monday, June 11th in marshy area near Salisbury, Maryland, military officials said.
Veterans head to Madison WWII museum on D-Day anniversary
MADISON -- A group of Air Force Veterans took a trip down memory lane on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th.
MADISON -- A group of Air Force Veterans took a trip down memory lane on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th.
2,000th veteran takes trip to D.C. with Stars and Stripes Honor Flight
MILWAUKEE -- 224 World War II veterans made the trip from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Saturday, June 2nd.
MILWAUKEE -- 224 World War II veterans made the trip from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Saturday, June 2nd.
Founder of Dryhootch honored by White House
MILWAUKEE -- The founder of Dryhootch in Milwaukee was honored as a champion of change.
MILWAUKEE -- The founder of Dryhootch in Milwaukee was honored as a champion of change.
Still no donations from man behind Double Up 4 Vets coupon books
MILWAUKEE -- The man behind a fundraising business that's supposed to help injured veterans has once again failed to produce the donations he promised.It's a follow up to a FOX6 investigation into "Double Up 4 Vets" and Brian Michaud.Michaud says he has raised more than $17,000 in gross sales from a coupon book with buy one, get one free deals at local bars and restaurants.
MILWAUKEE -- The man behind a fundraising business that's supposed to help injured veterans has once again failed to produce the donations he promised.It's a follow up to a FOX6 investigation into "Double Up 4 Vets" and Brian Michaud.Michaud says he has raised more than $17,000 in gross sales from a coupon book with buy one, get one free deals at local bars and restaurants.
President Obama pledges support for veterans, families
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.
Greater Milwaukee host to Memorial Day celebrations of remembrance
MILWAUKEE -- Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial start to summer, celebrated with cookouts and family parties.
MILWAUKEE -- Many view Memorial Day as the unofficial start to summer, celebrated with cookouts and family parties.
Nation of Patriots Tour to carry flag across 48 states
OCONOMOWOC -- The Nation of Patriots started their journey in Oconomowoc Saturday, May 26th.
OCONOMOWOC -- The Nation of Patriots started their journey in Oconomowoc Saturday, May 26th.
"Double-Up 4 Vets" double-crosses donors
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man vowed to raise up to a half-million dollars for injured Wisconsin veterans, but now admits, he's hardly given any money to veterans at all!
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man vowed to raise up to a half-million dollars for injured Wisconsin veterans, but now admits, he's hardly given any money to veterans at all!
Marine who lost both arms and both legs goes skydiving
RACINE COUNTY -- It's on the bucket list for a lot of people to go skydiving, but actually doing it was even tougher for a wounded Marine.
RACINE COUNTY -- It's on the bucket list for a lot of people to go skydiving, but actually doing it was even tougher for a wounded Marine.
Armed Services Comm. to offer military special discounts
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Armed Services Committee and local area restaurants are joining together to salute all active, reserve and veteran personnel in celebration of Armed Forces Week.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Armed Services Committee and local area restaurants are joining together to salute all active, reserve and veteran personnel in celebration of Armed Forces Week.
2 of first female U.S. Navy submariners investigated for fraud
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Two of the first women to be chosen by the U.S. Navy to serve on submarines have had their duties reassigned and are being investigated for fraud, according to U.S. Navy officials.U.S. Navy investigators are looking at whether the two women committed fraud by claiming excessive expenses while they trained for their submarine duty, according to Cmdr.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Two of the first women to be chosen by the U.S. Navy to serve on submarines have had their duties reassigned and are being investigated for fraud, according to U.S. Navy officials.U.S. Navy investigators are looking at whether the two women committed fraud by claiming excessive expenses while they trained for their submarine duty, according to Cmdr.
A closer look at what it really means to be a U.S. Marine
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Hollywood doesn't always have the most accurate portrayal of what it's like in the military -- especially life in the Marines.
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Hollywood doesn't always have the most accurate portrayal of what it's like in the military -- especially life in the Marines.
Wisconsin educators travel to California for Marine Corps boot camp
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- When high school counselors tour colleges, they step into the shoes of a student.
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- When high school counselors tour colleges, they step into the shoes of a student.