Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years

Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.

Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 2 decades of service for veterans, military

Ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, the Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 20 years of service for veterans, active service members and their families.

Veteran receives kidney thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign
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An incredible story of how a veteran helped save the life of another veteran all thanks to the Collegeville Bakery and Pizzeria sign.

These states have the most veterans

Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.

FOX Sports NFL pregame show to originate from the US Air Force Academy

This week's “FOX NFL Sunday" pregame show will originate from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, continuing the network's tradition of going to military installations in honor of Veterans Day.

Local Vietnam War veteran gets home renovation from Home Depot, Travis Manion Foundation

Ahead of Veterans Day, volunteers showed their appreciation to a local Army veteran in Roxborough who served in the Vietnam War through a service project to upgrade his home.

Pentagon announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan

The new bomb would be deliverable by modern aircraft and designed to give the president options to strike hard and large-area military targets, officials said.

Top Marine general hospitalized after 'medical emergency'

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized on Sunday, according to a statement from the Marine Corps.

Chinese fighter jet comes uncomfortably close to US bomber over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.

US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks

The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes

The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.