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Organization prepares to honor Gold Star military families Sunday
Military News
Sikh cadet breaks barriers in University of Iowa ROTC Air Force
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
Local News
Meet the Iowa ROTC Air Force cadet who's breaking barriers
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
Nation World
US Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone
The incident marks the first time the Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet's new drone task force has been targeted by Iran.
Military News
US, South Korea hold biggest military drills in years amid North Korean threats
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has pushed its weapons testing activity to a record pace this year.
Nation World
Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode
Some members of Congress are pushing legislation that would force the Department of Defense to rethink how it handles housing.
Nation World
Veterans 'angry and confused' at GOP reversal on burn pit bill
Advocacy groups for veterans are furious and ramping up the political pressure on lawmakers to act.
Nation World
Pentagon: US killed ISIS leader in Syria in drone strike
U.S. Central Command said Maher al-Agal was killed and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State was seriously injured.
Nation World
US sending another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
The latest aid is the 15th package of military weapons and equipment transferred to Ukraine from Defense Department stocks since last August.
Military News
'A genuine hero': The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died
Hershel “Woody” Williams received the Medal of Honor for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Nation World
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
The U.S. currently has more than 100,000 servicemembers deployed across Europe, up by about 20,000 since just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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.
Military News
Sikh cadet breaks barriers in University of Iowa ROTC Air Force
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
Local News
Meet the Iowa ROTC Air Force cadet who's breaking barriers
With help from University of Iowa's Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, Cadet Gursharan Virk is allowed to honor his religion and serve his country.
Nation World
US Navy says Iran seized, later let go of American sea drone
The incident marks the first time the Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet's new drone task force has been targeted by Iran.
Military News
US, South Korea hold biggest military drills in years amid North Korean threats
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has pushed its weapons testing activity to a record pace this year.
Nation World
Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode
Some members of Congress are pushing legislation that would force the Department of Defense to rethink how it handles housing.
Nation World
Veterans 'angry and confused' at GOP reversal on burn pit bill
Advocacy groups for veterans are furious and ramping up the political pressure on lawmakers to act.
Nation World
Pentagon: US killed ISIS leader in Syria in drone strike
U.S. Central Command said Maher al-Agal was killed and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State was seriously injured.
Nation World
US sending another $400 million in military aid to Ukraine
The latest aid is the 15th package of military weapons and equipment transferred to Ukraine from Defense Department stocks since last August.
Military News
'A genuine hero': The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died
Hershel “Woody” Williams received the Medal of Honor for his actions above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Nation World
US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
The U.S. currently has more than 100,000 servicemembers deployed across Europe, up by about 20,000 since just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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.
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