Military

Henry Kroll fought in World War II, a decorated Army veteran. But Kroll never received his medals.

If you're a female vet in Michigan and you're facing a slew of issues from depression to homelessness, there's nowhere to go for help. But that's about to change thanks to work done at some historic homes at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

It was the trip of a lifetime for dozens of veterans on board an honor flight bound for Washington D.C., touring monuments, triggering memories of service for these men.

it was an emotional day for the 77 veterans on an honor flight to Washington D.C.. Moments graced with nostalgia and horror as the memories of war came flooding back for many veterans who came to the capital. But intermixed between the tears was a touching testament to the commitment the dozens of servicemen gave to the country.

A number of Michigan veterans took the trip of a lifetime Sunday, and some notable former Detroit Lions got to tag along. An honor flight sponsored by the National Football League lifted out of Kalamazoo Airport around 5:30 a.m. and transported 77 veterans and 10 former Detroit football players to Washington D.C.. Even in the minutes and hours after the reception, the reviews were great.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The general who oversaw the U.S. raid on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi provided the most detailed account yet of the operation Wednesday and said the U.S. is on alert for possible “retribution attacks” by extremists.

There is only a short time left before the last of the greatest generation leave us for good. A Brighton man is dedicating his life to make sure their stories live on forever.

Victor chronicled his life in combat in a remarkable collection that his daughter is sharing with the world.

Lauren Bruner, one of the last four survivors of the attack on the USS Arizona by Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941, died Tuesday in California. He was 98.