Veterans have positive response to women being allowed in combat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The U.S. military is ending its policy of excluding women from combat and will open combat jobs and direct combat units to female troops.
UW-Madison researchers looking for participants for PTSD study
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
MADISON (WITI) -- Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are encouraged to participate in a wellness study to help scientists discover new evidence-based strategies for returning service members adjusting to life after combat.
Heroes Come Home: Walmart to hire 100,000 veterans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Our nation's veterans face a higher unemployment rate than non-veterans.
Royal Dutch Shell drilling unit aground off Alaskan island
(CNN) -- A Royal Dutch Shell oil drilling barge remained grounded Tuesday on an island off southern Alaska amid a fierce winter storm that hindered recovery efforts, Coast Guard and Alaskan authorities reported.
(CNN) -- A Royal Dutch Shell oil drilling barge remained grounded Tuesday on an island off southern Alaska amid a fierce winter storm that hindered recovery efforts, Coast Guard and Alaskan authorities reported.
Former Marine released from Mexican prison
(CNN) -- A former U.S. Marine who languished for more than four months in a Mexican prison on a questionable gun charge was on his way to spending Christmas with his family Friday after U.S. politicians intervened for his release.
(CNN) -- A former U.S. Marine who languished for more than four months in a Mexican prison on a questionable gun charge was on his way to spending Christmas with his family Friday after U.S. politicians intervened for his release.
National Guard members ready, but still idle
MADISON (AP) -- About 100 Wisconsin National Guard members activated to respond to any calls for assistance related to the storm are standing by at armories around the state.
MADISON (AP) -- About 100 Wisconsin National Guard members activated to respond to any calls for assistance related to the storm are standing by at armories around the state.
Navy SEAL killed in rescue identified as Pennsylvania man
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan was identified by the Pentagon on Monday as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan was identified by the Pentagon on Monday as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D.
Navy identifies SEAL killed in Afghanistan rescue
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- An elite U.S. special forces team rescued an American doctor who had been abducted in Afghanistan, but lost one of their own members in the mission, officials said.
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- An elite U.S. special forces team rescued an American doctor who had been abducted in Afghanistan, but lost one of their own members in the mission, officials said.
Navy moves destroyers ahead of possible North Korea missile launch
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Navy is moving some warships into position to monitor a possible upcoming North Korean launch of a long-range ballistic missile, Defense Department officials said Thursday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Navy is moving some warships into position to monitor a possible upcoming North Korean launch of a long-range ballistic missile, Defense Department officials said Thursday.
Heroes Come Home: New specialty court for non-violent veterans
MILWAUKEE -- Post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and mental illness are some issues causing veterans to find themselves on the wrong side of the law after military service.
MILWAUKEE -- Post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and mental illness are some issues causing veterans to find themselves on the wrong side of the law after military service.
Business Journal Report (11-26-12)
In business news for Monday, November 26th, 2012 -- Zagat, a website for user-generated restaurant reviews and guides has released its 2013 "Top Restaurant Survey" which lists Sanford Restaurant as the top spot in Milwaukee.
In business news for Monday, November 26th, 2012 -- Zagat, a website for user-generated restaurant reviews and guides has released its 2013 "Top Restaurant Survey" which lists Sanford Restaurant as the top spot in Milwaukee.
U.S. sends warships near Israel in case evacuation needed
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Three U.S. Navy amphibious warships are returning to the eastern Mediterranean to remain on standby in the event they are needed to assist Americans leaving Israel in the coming days, according to two U.S. officials.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Three U.S. Navy amphibious warships are returning to the eastern Mediterranean to remain on standby in the event they are needed to assist Americans leaving Israel in the coming days, according to two U.S. officials.
Heroes Come Home: Dryhootch - Reaching out to vets through a cup of Joe
MILWAUKEE -- The men and women in the Armed Forces may come home to parades and parties, but after the marching and music has stopped, they face some real challenges.
MILWAUKEE -- The men and women in the Armed Forces may come home to parades and parties, but after the marching and music has stopped, they face some real challenges.
Search for missing oil workers suspended
(CNN) -- The Coast Guard on Saturday evening suspended the search for two crew members missing after an explosion ripped through an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, said Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Vega.
(CNN) -- The Coast Guard on Saturday evening suspended the search for two crew members missing after an explosion ripped through an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, said Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlos Vega.
4 dead after train hits truck during parade saluting troops
(CNN) -- A train rammed into a flatbed truck carrying participants in a West Texas parade saluting U.S. troops, killing four people and injuring several others, a police spokesman said.
(CNN) -- A train rammed into a flatbed truck carrying participants in a West Texas parade saluting U.S. troops, killing four people and injuring several others, a police spokesman said.
Operation Troops and Tails
Fox6's Ashley Sears celebrated Veterans Day by playing with puppies and kittens.
Fox6's Ashley Sears celebrated Veterans Day by playing with puppies and kittens.
Navy SEALs reprimanded for actions linked to video game
(CNN) -- Seven U.S. Navy SEALs have been reprimanded for giving up classified information connected to their work so a video game could seem more realistic, according to a Navy official.
(CNN) -- Seven U.S. Navy SEALs have been reprimanded for giving up classified information connected to their work so a video game could seem more realistic, according to a Navy official.
Milwaukee museums to offer free admission to vets
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Two Milwaukee museums are offering free admission for veterans this weekend in recognition of Veterans Day.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Two Milwaukee museums are offering free admission for veterans this weekend in recognition of Veterans Day.
Navy detects Russian sub off U.S. East Coast
(CNN) -- The U.S. Navy detected and tracked a Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine less than 300 miles from the southern U.S. East Coast last month, according to U.S. defense officials.
(CNN) -- The U.S. Navy detected and tracked a Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine less than 300 miles from the southern U.S. East Coast last month, according to U.S. defense officials.
Milw. Marine involved in rescue after Sandy swiped East Coast
MILWAUKEE -- While millions hunkered down trying to stay safe from Hurricane Sandy's fury, a number of first responders and military risked their own lives to save others.
MILWAUKEE -- While millions hunkered down trying to stay safe from Hurricane Sandy's fury, a number of first responders and military risked their own lives to save others.