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Military News

Fort Chaffee earns Level 1 designation by the Department of Defense

Specials Watch

Soaring with the Blue Angels | Once in a lifetime opportunity

Ride along with San Diego anchor Marcella Lee as she gets the opportunity of a lifetime to fly with the Blue Angels in an F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Military News

Arkansas National Guard reconnects veterans with military families

Several groups were at the Bentonville National Guard Armory talking to veterans about their services and offer their support.
Nation World

3 US Marines killed, 20 injured after military aircraft crashes in Australia

The crash happened during Exercise Predators Run, which involves the militaries of the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.
Nation World

Law expanding benefits for toxin-exposed veterans nears anniversary: 'I still wake up pinching myself'

Although there's no deadline, anyone who files an eligible claim or signals the intent to do so by Wednesday could collect payments retroactive to last year.
Regional

3 Marines found dead at North Carolina gas station died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say

Three Marines who were stationed at Camp Lejeune died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Pender County Sheriff's Office.
Local News

What Arkansas veterans need to know about PACT Act benefits

Millions of veterans across the country are now eligible for new healthcare benefits as part of the PACT Act. Here's what those impacted in Arkansas need to know.
Nation World

Biden picks female admiral to lead Navy, would be 1st woman to be military service chief

If confirmed, Franchetti would break another significant barrier, by becoming the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Military News

75th anniversary of women becoming full-fledged members of U.S. military

President Harry S. Truman signed the "Women's Armed Forces Integration Act" on June 12, 1948.
Nation World

Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tu

The U.S. military has struggled to overcome recruiting shortfalls and as a way to try to address that problem, it's stepping up efforts to sign up immigrants.
History

These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994)

In this documentary from 1994, WVEC anchor Terry Zahn reports on the D-Day invasion of Europe, 50 years later.
Nation World

WWII veterans recall D-Day on 79th anniversary: 'I realized the enormity of war'

Many visitors came to the American Cemetery ahead of the day’s ceremonies to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives.