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WWII veteran turned centenarian celebrates in Ankeny

Crime

Army sergeant found dead inside dumpster at Missouri army base, a person of interest in custody

Investigators say a person of interest was taken into custody Thursday afternoon. The Fort Leonard Wood community is mourning the loss of their beloved soldier.
Nation World

More than 800 veterans kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

Under “don't ask, don't tell,” thousands saw their military service ended without an honorable discharge, meaning they missed out on key military benefits.
Crime

Ex-US Army soldier asks for maximum 40 years in prison but gets a 14-year term for trying to aid ISIS

Cole Bridges, 24, pleaded guilty last year to attempting to help the terrorist group kill American servicemembers. He told a judge, 'I know what I did was wrong.'
Nation World

Iran shoots dozens of missiles at Israel, Israel vows retaliation

Iran launched dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday, sharply escalating a conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militias Hezbollah and Hamas.
Nation World

Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel in a sharp escalation of regional conflict

U.S. ships and aircraft are already positioned in the region to assist Israel in the event of an attack from Iran.
Military News

U.S. Navy warships targeted by Houthi rebels in Red Sea; Pentagon says no harm to vessels or personnel

Militants claim they fired missiles and launched drones at U.S. Navy vessels. The Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary said there was no damage or injuries reported.
Military News

Over 600 Indiana National Guard soldiers deploying to the Middle East

Hundreds of Indiana National Guard soldiers and Governor Eric Holcomb gathered at Camp Atterbury for a departure ceremony.
National

World War II veteran from Ohio laid to rest

The remains of U.S. Army Technician Harold Dean Pittis arrived at John Glenn Columbus International Airport Saturday morning and he was laid to rest on Sunday.
Local News

Quad Cities veterans embark on Hy-Vee Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

An estimated 80 veterans took the trip.
Local News

60th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities | Behind the scenes with News 8's Shelby Kluver

News 8's Shelby Kluver travels alongside Quad Cities area veterans visiting Washington D.C.'s military memorials.
Local News

QC veterans fly to Washington D.C. for Hy-Vee Honor Flight

80 local veterans were able to make the cross-country journey.