Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters
At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.
Minnesota National Guard soldier criticizes leadership on public response to Capitol riot
A Minnesota National Guard soldier says he thinks the Guard needs to speak out more against violence following the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.
130 Minnesota National Guard soldiers heading to inauguration
More than 130 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are reporting to Washington, D.C. this week ahead of next week’s inauguration ceremonies.
Minnesota National Guard asked to provide support for inauguration
The Minnesota National Guard has been asked to provide support for the Presidential Inauguration later this month.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Upper Michigan during training
A Wisconsin-based F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on a training mission.
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Timeline: Critical events that led up to 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
U.S. Marine Corps cracks down on drug violations, begins random LSD testing
Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.
Send a taste of home to troops overseas with Operation Cakes for Troops
The Operation Cakes for Troops campaign is back this year, with a new goal of sending 1,000 cakes to our men and women serving overseas. Founder Hiltrud Steimel joined the Morning Buzz to chat about how she was inspired to start the campaign. The deadline to order a cake and have it shipped has been extended to Dec. 10th.
Former Green Beret with ties to Minnesota pleads guilty to espionage charges
A former Army Green Beret pleaded guilty Wednesday to divulging military secrets to Russia about his Special Forces unit’s activities in former Soviet republics.
2 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut veterans hospital explosion
An apparent steam explosion killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.
Gov. Walz announces end to veteran homelessness in 5 metro counties
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that five suburban metro area counties have effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
St. Thomas Academy honors 2 alums, students hear from Medal of Honor recipient in Veterans Day assembly
In honor of those who have served, Minnesota’s only all-male military leadership school hosted a Veterans Day assembly Wednesday.
Trump, Biden mark Veterans Day 2020 at wreath-laying events
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
US Navy identifies crew killed in Alabama plane crash
U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, and 24-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett were the two-person crew piloting a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft when it crashed in Alabama.
Final stones placed for new Veterans Memorial Park in Cambridge
Cranes, crews and contractors put the finishing touches on Veterans Memorial Park in Cambridge, Minnesota Wednesday.