Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
Project DYNAMO: Veterans rescue over 6,000 Americans, pets from global danger zones
The veterans have successfully rescued over 6,000 Americans and numerous animals from places like Ukraine, Sudan, areas affected by Hurricane Ian, and the Maui fires. Currently, they are involved in the rescue mission amid the conflict in Israel and Gaza, having saved over 300 people from that region.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 2 decades of service for veterans, military
Ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, the Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 20 years of service for veterans, active service members and their families.
FOX Sports to honor Medal of Honor Recipients on NFL Sunday
Look for many tributes to America’s veterans during the NFL games this weekend. But immediately following the Vikings vs. Saints game on FOX 9, the NFL and FOX Sports will air a special halftime salute to Medal of Honor recipients during the Cowboys game against the Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Huge TikTok following helps Twin Cities veteran improve lives
An 81-year-old Twin Cities Navy veteran plans to give away 13 electric scooters for Veterans Day this weekend — the same type of scooter he says saved his life.
Veterans Day: How you can help our homeless military men and women
As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging support for homeless military veterans.
Watch: US Dept. of Defense releases 1st ever rap song to honor veterans
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
Iconic jeep used in 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Band of Brothers' hits auction market at nearly 80 years old
The 1944 Willys Jeep, which has appeared in several Steven Spielberg productions, is expected to sell for over $19,000.
Pentagon announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan
The new bomb would be deliverable by modern aircraft and designed to give the president options to strike hard and large-area military targets, officials said.
Top Marine general hospitalized after 'medical emergency'
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized on Sunday, according to a statement from the Marine Corps.
US fighter jets scrambled after aircraft violates restricted airspace near Biden's Delaware home
A civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace in Delaware Saturday afternoon prompted fighter jets to scramble because the president was at his home in Wilmington.
Chinese fighter jet comes uncomfortably close to US bomber over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
Coast Guard searches for missing fishing vessel and crew off Georgia coast
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.


















