Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria

Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.

Minnesota National Guard deploying members to Colombia

A detachment from the Minnesota National Guard is heading to Colombia for a nine month deployment.

New monument to honor female veterans
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A monument honoring female veterans is set to be unveiled next Friday at the Veterans Memorial Park of Blaine (10802 Town Square Drive, Blaine, MN 55449).

US flies nuclear-capable bombers in new show of force against North Korea

The bombers’ flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.

US, China hold 'candid, constructive' talks in Beijing, but agree on little

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese officials for nearly six hours, but the prospects of a breakthrough in relations are slim, he said.

Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor

The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.

Veteran homeless highlighted in Minnesota
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Minnesota veterans have one of the lowest rates in homelessness in the U.S., and the federal government is using the state as a successful example.

Minnesota vets make Mississippi River trip
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Two Minnesotans are making a canoe trip down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention as part of the ?Stop Soldier Suicide? cause.

US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist

The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.

D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans

World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

43 WWII veterans honored with free trip to Normandy for D-Day anniversary

This trip of a lifetime is underway for these heroic American veterans, who received quite an emotional send-off at the Atlanta airport.

Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles

The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.

He was the first American to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day

Col. Leonard Schroeder kept some very special boots in his Florida garage. He wore them the day he led the charge that drove the Nazis out of France.