Wreaths Across America gets escort from Springfield to Arlington National Cemetery
A parking lot in Springfield played a major role this year in Wreaths Across America’s annual tribute to fallen military service members at Arlington National Cemetery.
Vietnam War-era veterans honored at Gurnee ceremony
May and Gaeti were among 35 U.S. military veterans from the Vietnam War era honored with a special pin and certificate for their service by U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Highland Park, Saturday in Gu…
The Delta Force Might Just Be Totally Unstoppable
Key Points: Delta Force is America’s elite special operations unit, designed to handle complex and high-risk missions, including counterterrorism and hijacking scenarios. -Selection is grueling, involving intense physical trials in West Virginia, psychological evaluations, and five months of specialized training. Members master skills like close-quarters combat and counter-hijacking, training in realistic scenarios aboard commercial aircraft. […]
West Point marathon team runs Army-Navy game ball to DC
WEST POINT, N.Y. — The approximately 300-mile journey of the Army-Navy Ball Run began on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in front of Quarters 100 — the reside...
Service & Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq
2004 marked a signature moment in the history of the National Guard ushering onto the field of battle the largest call-up of citizen soldiers since World War II.
Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.