Michigan restaurants offering free food on Veterans Day 2023

Restaurants, coffee shops, and more are honoring those who served, as well as active military members with free entrees, drinks, apps, and more this Veterans Day.

Detroit announces new housing project aimed at helping homeless veterans

No resident will pay more than 30 percent of their monthly income on rent that’s because vouchers from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Detroit Housing Commission will help with that.

How to watch the 2023 Detroit Veteran's Day Parade

This November, we'll pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country bravely overseas to thank them for their service and sacrifice.

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.

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.

North Korea threatens nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea

The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.

Remains of WWII Veteran from Michigan return home nearly 80 years later

A World War II veteran from Flint, Staff Sgt. Max Thurston, was killed in combat against Germany in November 1944. He was 19 years old. Nearly 80 years later, Thurston's remains were fully accounted for and returned to his family. He was laid to rest on Oct. 12 in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea

The arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan is expected to enrage North Korea, which views the deployment of such a powerful military asset as a major security threat.

Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp

While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.

Michigan waives state job bachelor's degree requirement for some veterans - What to know

Some veterans can get a job with the State of Michigan without having a bachelor's degree. The state is waiving its education for veterans who served at least two years of active duty at the rank of E-6 or above.

US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring

A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.

Remains of Detroit man who died in World War II returned after decades of searching

Army Tech Sgt. Leonard J. Dettloff died at the age of 26 while fighting in Germany. DNA, dental, and other records helped identify him decades after his body was declared non-recoverable.