Iraq consulate in Southfield to open for those mourning Iranian general's death
Assad Kalasho is offended that the Iraqi consulate in Southfield is sending condolences, opening the consulate Tuesday and Wednesday for those mourning the general's death.
Assad Kalasho is offended that the Iraqi consulate in Southfield is sending condolences, opening the consulate Tuesday and Wednesday for those mourning the general's death.
Airstrike on Iranian General was overdue some say, others worry about retaliation
People around metro Detroit have different perspectives on the airstrike that killed Iran Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
People around metro Detroit have different perspectives on the airstrike that killed Iran Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
Iraqi official says airstrike hits cars carrying Iran-backed militia north of Baghdad, kills 5
Iran promised to seek revenge for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed the mastermind of its interventions across the Middle East, and the U.S. said Friday it was sending thousands more troops to the region as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
Iran promised to seek revenge for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed the mastermind of its interventions across the Middle East, and the U.S. said Friday it was sending thousands more troops to the region as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
Trump orders attack that kills Iranian Gen. Soleimani, other officials in Baghdad, Pentagon says
President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.
President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Pentagon memo urges military members not to use DNA ancestry kits
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
The Pentagon issued an internal memo that urged military personal to avoid using consumer DNA kits due to safety concerns, according to a report from Yahoo News.
Trump signs bill giving military members largest pay increase in a decade
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending, including a measure that will give members of the military their largest pay increase in 10 years.
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending, including a measure that will give members of the military their largest pay increase in 10 years.
3 soldiers confirmed dead in Minnesota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash
Three soldiers are confirmed dead after a Minnesota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Kimball Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota National Guard.
Three soldiers are confirmed dead after a Minnesota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Kimball Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota National Guard.
2 dead, 1 injured after US sailor opens fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing self, officials say
A shooter identified as a U.S. sailor opened fired at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard late Wednesday, leaving two victims dead and one injured before killing himself, officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said.
A shooter identified as a U.S. sailor opened fired at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard late Wednesday, leaving two victims dead and one injured before killing himself, officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said.
Decorated WWII veteran finally gets deserved medals at 95 years old
Henry Kroll fought in World War II, a decorated Army veteran. But Kroll never received his medals.
Henry Kroll fought in World War II, a decorated Army veteran. But Kroll never received his medals.
Women in the military don't get the respect they've earned. That culture is starting to change
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.
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.
American submarine sunk with 80 aboard during WWII discovered off coast of Japan
The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.
The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.
'We lost so many people': Vets flown to Washington D.C. reflect on life-changing times
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 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.
"Presence of royalty;" Vets shed tears along side famous former Detroit Lions on honor flight
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.
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.
70 veterans, 10 former Detroit Lions take honor flight to nation's capital on Sunday
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.
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.
The Pentagon releases new details on al-Baghdadi raid
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.
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.
President Trump declassifies photo of K9 injured in mission to kill ISIS leader
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
‘We’ve been blessed’: Retired Air Force veteran wins $4M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
Brighton man memorializes veterans stories on wall tribute
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.
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.