WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'
A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.
US Air Force investigating death of 2 airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany
The U.S. Air Force said Monday it is investigating the cause of death of two servicemen who died at a base in Germany last week.
Families of recently deployed St. Paul-based National Guard unit on edge amid Iran tensions
The St. Paul-based Red Devils were deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in September and new tensions in the region have their family members concerned.
Lockdown lifted at MacDill AFB after report of armed suspect near base gate
The man who wreaked havoc across multiple counties Friday has been apprehended, according to online jail records in Hernando County.
'This is amazing': Service members impressed by renovated Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport
For 50 years, the facility has been a place for service members to rest and relax before and after flights. Thursday, it reopened with major upgrades.
19-year-old Minnesota National Guard soldier who died at Fort Jackson training center identified
The U.S. Army has identified the Minnesota National Guard soldier who died at Fort Jackson near Columbia, South Carolina as Pvt. Connor J. McGurran, 19, of Owatonna, Minnesota.
US Army warns of fake ‘draft’ texts being sent to Americans for ‘immediate departure’ to Iran
With rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran stirring up fears of World War III, fraudulent text messages have begun popping up on phones across the country, scaring many Americans into believing they have just been drafted.
103-year-old World War II veteran awarded 8 medals for valor 75 years after liberation from POW camp
World War II veteran Peter Fantasia, 103, was finally awarded the long-overdue combat medals he never sought for his military service 75 years ago.
Iran state TV: Tehran fires at Iraqi base housing US troops
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general.
Remains of Minnesota serviceman killed in Pearl Harbor identified
The remains of a 19-tear-old Minnesota man killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.
On short notice, US fast-response force departs for Mideast
Hundreds of U.S. soldiers deployed Saturday from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Kuwait to serve as reinforcements in the Middle East amid rising tensions following the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
Trump signs bill giving military members largest pay increase in a decade
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending, including a measure that will give members of the military their largest pay increase in 10 years.
Taliban claims attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.
Company throws holiday party with veterans at Hopkins VFW while raising money for veterans causes
A woman they call "Doc" throws a party every year at the Hopkins VFW to benefit veterans organizations.
Military family gets creative with annual Christmas photo while dad’s away
One military family found a way to get the everyone into a Christmas photo despite dad being away from the family this holiday season.
Wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Snelling honors fallen veterans
Hundreds of people took a break from the Christmas chaos on Saturday to remember those who have served.
Minnesota National Guard soldier killed in helicopter crash laid to rest
Family, friends, and even strangers said goodbye Thursday to Sergeant Kort Plantenberg, one of three National Guard members killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash last week.