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Ukraine fires six US-made missiles into Russia for the first time

Regional

Illinois nonprofit relaunches 'Operation Connect-A-Vet'

The program makes it easy for family and friends to link veterans to lifesaving resources.
Regional

'This is the camp that Jared built': Freedom 13 creates veteran recreational camps to honor 13 killed in Afghanistan withdrawal

Mark Schmitz took his heartbreak and turned it into a lifelong mission after his son Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz was killed in Kabul in 2021.
Heartwarming

WWII veteran turned centenarian celebrates in Ankeny

Hal Hunnell celebrated with family and friends at the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center Thursday.
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.