More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Mall of America hosts Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a three-day event at Mall of America to honor the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is holding a three-day event at Mall of America to honor the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary.
50-year Vietnam War anniversary event at MOA
This week the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will be recognizing 50 years since the Vietnam War. A three-day event is planned at the Mall of America June 13-15. Commissioner Brad Lindsay points out this is a significant anniversary, and we owe it to our Vietnam Veterans to celebrate. There will be a movie screening, resource center, plus organizers are looking for more veterans willing to share their stories. Here?s a full schedule of events: mn.gov/mdva/news/events/#/detail/appId/2/id/613850
This week the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will be recognizing 50 years since the Vietnam War. A three-day event is planned at the Mall of America June 13-15. Commissioner Brad Lindsay points out this is a significant anniversary, and we owe it to our Vietnam Veterans to celebrate. There will be a movie screening, resource center, plus organizers are looking for more veterans willing to share their stories. Here?s a full schedule of events: mn.gov/mdva/news/events/#/detail/appId/2/id/613850
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
Military aircraft crashes near Albuquerque airport, injured pilot escapes before impact
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
Hidden heroes: Veterans group works to honor Minnesota's Civil War soldiers
There’s a history project playing out in cemeteries across the state of Minnesota.
There’s a history project playing out in cemeteries across the state of Minnesota.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Day events happening in the Twin Cities Monday
Despite the cooler temperatures and scattered showers Monday, Memorial Day events are still on across the Twin Cities metro.
Despite the cooler temperatures and scattered showers Monday, Memorial Day events are still on across the Twin Cities metro.
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May
The two holidays are crucial for honoring U.S. military personnel but serve distinct purposes.
The two holidays are crucial for honoring U.S. military personnel but serve distinct purposes.
Veterans granted over 1M toxic exposure claims under PACT Act
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico
An F-16 military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, just before noon local time on Tuesday, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.
An F-16 military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, just before noon local time on Tuesday, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.
'Military brat': Where did the term come from?
April 30 marks Military Brats Day.
April 30 marks Military Brats Day.
Vietnam War U.S. Air Force major accounted for after nearly six decades
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.
Remains of Navy sailor from MN lost in Pearl Harbor attack identified
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor from Minnesota who died during the attack on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor have been officially identified.
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor from Minnesota who died during the attack on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor have been officially identified.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
Air Force secretary to fly aboard AI-operated fighter jet in test of future drone warfare
An F-16 has been converted by the service for drone flight, operating under artificial intelligence.
An F-16 has been converted by the service for drone flight, operating under artificial intelligence.