B-2 'stealth' bomber damaged after emergency landing at Missouri base
One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.
Michigan Secretary of State allows Gold Star mother's license plate after controversy
Paula received a form letter stating the Secretary of State will not issue personalized plates that are considered obscene - but 'W1lly' is the nickname of her daughter - the only female from Michigan Killed in Action in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pentagon unveils its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Marine vet receives new roof from Habitat for Humanity program to replace leaking, rotted roof
A Marine veteran whose roof was leaking and had rotted wood received a new roof Monday in Belleville. The Owens Corning Roof Deployment project made this new roof installation possible.
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
Secretary of State to allow license plate honoring Gold Star mother's late daughter after flagging it
A Gold Star mother whose license plate in honor of her late daughter killed in the military was flagged for obscenity will be allowed to have the plate.
After Dallas airshow crash, how many B-17s are still flying?
Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.
Detroit public schools JROTC program honors service, sacrifice for Veterans Day
For some, Veterans Day is making sure young people understand the source of their freedom, like at a Detroit Public Schools Community District event at Elmwood Cemetery.
Marine veteran keeps promise to fallen friend by naming son after him
Nine days before his friend and fellow Marine Jeffrey Perez was killed in Iraq, Richard Silva promised he would name his future child after him if something ever happened to him. This Veterans Day, Richard shared his story of keeping that promise so his friend can live on through his son, Perez.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign works to end veteran homelessness — how you can help
U.S.VETS is bringing visibility to veteran homelessness through its ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign. Here’s how you can help.
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Where to get free food on Veterans Day 2022 in Michigan
On Veterans Day, current military members and veterans can get free food from numerous Michigan restaurants.
National Parks Service offers free lifetime pass for military veterans, Gold Star families
The free lifetime pass will be available starting on Veterans Day 2022, as a thank you to military personnel and their families for their service.
DTE VETS Energy Group helps Air Force veteran left with burn pit breathing injuries
"For most of us, me included, it’s just kind of the price that you pay for doing your part," he said. "We carry the scar so others don’t have to."
Detroiter Henry Baul was one of the first Black Marines - and a trailblazing hero
Devastated by the attack on Pearl Harbor, Henry joined the Marine Corps becoming one of the first Black Marines to fight for their country.
Vietnam veteran reflects on life after war, overcoming PTSD with running
The bells that tolled over the weekend were both a grand gesture and a deeply personal one for Doug Howell who, for years, questioned why he had lived and others had died.