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Local News

World War II soldier finally comes home

Community

Georgia man makes trip of a lifetime to honor his veteran dad

Gerald Layson has always dreamed of recreating a picture of his Dad before he deployed in WWII in 1941. His family made it happen.
Community

US Military veterans take ride of their lives thanks to Dream Flights

The veterans, ranging in age from 75 to 98, climbed aboard a restored World War II Boeing-Stearman biplane for their flights.
Local News

WWII Army vet receives diploma at high school graduation in Connecticut

In a sea of blue and white regalia, one graduate stuck out. Paul Panagrosso is a WWII Army veteran.
Military News

104-year-old veteran earns Legion of Honor Medal in France

Ed Berthold was given the award on the 80th anniversary of D-Day on the beaches of Normandy.
History

These Hallowed Sands: Remembering D-Day (1994 World War II Documentary)

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

D-Day veterans fly from TPA to France to mark 80 years since invasion

The entire Airside E gave the WWII veterans a standing ovation as they made their way to their gate.
In The News

Memorial Day | Remembering the sacrifices of the fallen

Memorial day is a time to honor the U.S. service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice. A look at the importance of the day and the organization raising awareness.
Nation World

An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force's leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

Inside classified simulators and buildings with layers of shielding against surveillance, a new test-pilot generation is training AI agents to fly in war.
Nation World

3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing 'Help' with palm fronds

The Coast Guard said they were able to spot the 'Help' sign from a couple thousand feet in the air.
Local News

'Run for the Fallen' honors active military members from Arkansas who lost their lives since 9/11

This is the 12th year of the run
Nation World

US retaliates after US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq

The latest attack on U.S. troops follows months of escalating threats and actions against American forces in the region since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.