Women's Vet Fest offers resources, benefit help to female veterans in Macomb County
Women who served in the military can get help applying for benefits during a resource fair Monday afternoon in Macomb County.
Northern Strike '24 brings real-world battlefield training to upper Michigan
During Northern Strike, Michigan hosts thousands of servicemembers from around the country and the world for two weeks of real-world battlefield training and collaboration.
Family needs help cleaning veteran father's 'hoarded house' in Detroit
In Detroit, a disabled veteran has been facing difficulties maintaining his home, leading to extensive clutter, according to his family. His daughters began cleaning the residence, however, the mess is overwhelming. They are now seeking any services that will aid in fixing the veteran's home.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Joe's Army Navy closing Clawson location
Joe's Army Navy in Clawson is closing. The Waterford military surplus store will remain open.
Fuel tank explodes in Lake Huron after Ohio Air National Guard plane emergency
A fuel tank exploded in Lake Huron, while another landed in a parking lot after an Ohio National Guard fighter jet dropped them during an emergency over Michigan on Wednesday.
Thousands headed to Michigan for National Guard's Northern Strike training exercise
Later this week, thousands of servicemembers will head to Michigan for this summer's Northern Strike training event, a multi-state and multi-nation training event held by the state's National Guard.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Army testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every squad
The drones first saw action with Special Forces in Afghanistan.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 2 Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train
U.S. Army Pvts. Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson received the posthumous honor during a ceremony at the White House.
Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
US military: Is there a draft in 2024?
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
70+ Michigan veterans embarking on all-women honor flight
More than 70 women veterans from Michigan are headed to Washington D.C. later this month as part of the state's first ever all-women honor flight.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
Vietnam vets meet 54 years after one rescues the other
With the help of a fellow veteran, a pilot met the man he rescued 54 years after it happened.