Veterans of the 1944 Normandy landings gathered Thursday at the site of history's largest amphibious invasion for a day of ceremonies marking D-Day's 69th anniversary.More>>
A flood of memories come back to many of us over Memorial Day. That has certainly been the case for a 90-year-old Mooresville woman, who recently had the surprise of her life.More>>
Governor Mike Pence wants the state of Indiana to do more business with military veterans. Pence says that beginning July 1, the state will implement a goal to contract 3 percent of its work with veteran-ownedMore>>
As the community prepares to say goodbye to a police officer killed in the line of duty last week, the investigation continues into the Boston Marathon bombings.More>>
Greenfield Marine Josh Bleill made good on that promise and found a new mission nearly seven years after a roadside bomb changed his life. On Saturday, April 27 he will share his amazing story at the WTHR Health and Fitness Expo.More>>
Friday, April 19 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-04-19 16:05:10 GMT
A central Indiana soldier who lost both of his legs in a bombing in Afghanistan is ready to return home after a year-and-a-half of treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. ArmyMore >>
A central Indiana soldier who lost both of his legs in a bombing in Afghanistan is ready to return home after a year-and-a-half of treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-04-18 22:25:39 GMT
A true "band of brothers" from World War II will board a plane in Indianapolis, bound for Washington Saturday morning. It is not a surprise that you would find a flag flying outside of Al Barker's house.More >>
A true "band of brothers" from World War II will board a plane in Indianapolis, bound for Washington Saturday morning.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 2:35 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:35:20 GMT
Residents of a southern Indiana city paid homage to a local soldier who died during the Korean War by honoring him on the same day he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Washington MayorMore >>
Residents of a southern Indiana city paid homage to a local soldier who died during the Korean War by honoring him on the same day he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.More >>
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.More >>
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 3:23 PM EDT2013-04-10 19:23:24 GMT
An Indiana Army lieutenant colonel who went missing during the Korean War has been identified. The remains of Army Lt. Col. Don C. Faith Jr. will be returned to his family for burial with full militaryMore >>
An Indiana Army lieutenant colonel who went missing during the Korean War has been identified.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-04-09 10:00:48 GMT
The remaining nine troops of the Indiana National Guard's 5-19th Agribusiness Development Team arrived home from Afghanistan early Tuesday morning. They deployed a year ago, and continued the work ofMore >>
The remaining nine troops of the 5-19th Agribusiness Development Team arrived home from Afghanistan early Tuesday morning.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:46:57 GMT
A national veterans group is bringing comic relief to town to address the serious needs of families of wounded and fallen troops. Eyewitness News reveals the inspiration behind the tour, and why a well-knownMore >>
A national veterans group is bringing comic relief to town to address the serious needs of families of wounded and fallen troops.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-04-07 02:35:50 GMT
Funeral arrangements are being made this week for an Indianapolis solider killed in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense says Sgt. Tristan Wade died when enemy forces attacked his unit with a homemadeMore >>
Friends and family are saying good-bye to a Southport soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-04-06 18:33:56 GMT
There's a lot of talk among local veterans about the threat, if any, North Korea poses to the United States and its allies. Some said they see the situation as an increasing threat, others said NorthMore >>
There's a lot of talk among local veterans about the threat, if any, North Korea poses to the United States and its allies.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-04-05 20:22:32 GMT
A man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a civilian employee at Fort Knox. A Thursday federal court filing by the FBI says Marquinta E. Jacobs fired a .45-caliber handgun at the victim,More >>
A man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a civilian employee at Fort Knox.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-04-04 03:16:54 GMT
The North Korean army is warning Washington that its military has been cleared to wage an attack using "smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear" weapons. The threat from the unnamed army spokesman earlyMore >>
The North Korean army is warning Washington that its military has been cleared to wage an attack using "smaller, lighter and diversified nuclear" weapons.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-04-03 20:37:56 GMT
The Pentagon confirms an anti-missile system is being sent to the American base on Guam, south of the Korean peninsula where tensions today rose another notch. North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, closedMore >>
The Pentagon confirms an anti-missile system is being sent to the American base on Guam, south of the Korean peninsula where tensions today rose another notch.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-03-28 21:25:05 GMT
They fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now thousands of Indiana soldiers are home fighting a different battle - this one for benefits they've earned from the Veterans Administration. 13 Investigates breaksMore >>
They fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now thousands of Indiana soldiers are home fighting a different battle - this one for benefits they've earned from the Veterans Administration.More >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-03-28 20:03:44 GMT
The US military's tuition assistance program will not be suspended after all. The Department of Defense said Wednesday that it will pick up the tab for all four branches of the military. The Army, MarinesMore >>
The US military's tuition assistance program will not be suspended after all.More >>
Timely and adequate health care is needed to help U.S. military personnel and their families readjust to life after deployment, an Institute of Medicine report finds.More >>
Timely and adequate health care is needed to help U.S. military personnel and their families readjust to life after deployment, an Institute of Medicine report finds.More >>
Freedom Calls partners with AT&T to provide free videoconferencing for families and soldiers stationed in four locations in Iraq. To make an appointment email ct5164@att.com.More >>
Heroes at Home is a program Sears Holdings has created in partnership with Rebuilding Together in response to an urgent need to assist military families facing hardship.More >>
Friends and family are paying their last respects to an Indianapolis veteran of two wars, and one of the most decorated officers in IMPD's history.More >>
Military OneSource service has established the Wounded Warrior Resource Center for service members and their families if they have questions or concerns during recovery.More >>
Thousands of Hoosiers have been involved in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. SFC Jeff Mittmann is one of them. A career soldier, Mittmann is still healing from the effects of war. More >>
The Army has relieved three soldiers of leadership roles in a unit for wounded veterans at Fort Knox over last month's death of an Indiana National Guardsman in their care, military officials said Wednesday.More >>
The mother of an Indiana soldier who died recently is making serious allegations that poor medical treatment at an Army facility led to his death.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:12:50 GMT
An armed robbery suspect struck again Tuesday, and police set up a huge perimeter in hopes of catching the suspect. Investigators suspect one person is responsible for several robberies on the west side,More >>
An armed robbery suspect struck again Tuesday, and police set up a huge perimeter in hopes of catching the suspect.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:23:07 GMT
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother while handling a firearm in their home late Monday night. Jennings County deputies were called to a home in Sand Creek Township near CR 1000More >>
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot his 12-year-old brother while handling a firearm in their home late Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:19:12 GMT
Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. IMPD is looking for a gray or silver sedan that left the scene traveling north on Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue just before midnight.More >>
Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on the east side. IMPD is looking for a gray or silver sedan that left the scene traveling north on Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue just before midnight.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:00 GMT
The suspect in a quadruple homicide in Waynesville last month is behind bars. Bartholomew County Sheriff Mark Gorbett told Eyewitness News 55-year-old Sam Sallee was arrested at a Columbus home May 13,More >>
Bartholomew County Sheriff Mark Gorbett told Eyewitness News 55-year-old Sam Sallee was arrested at a Columbus home May 13, two days after four people were murdered in a home in Waynesville.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:48:26 GMT
The Coast Guard says it can't find any sign of shiny metallic flakes in Lake Michigan that led to beach closures. Coast Guard Seaman James Connor says a helicopter brought in from Traverse City, Mich.,More >>
The Coast Guard says it can't find any sign of shiny metallic flakes in Lake Michigan that led to beach closures.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:55 AM EDT2013-06-18 07:55:30 GMT
A man whose 50 guns were seized when police found him watching a Bloomington bar where an Indiana University student was partying the night she went missing is asking a court to make police return hisMore >>
A man whose 50 guns were seized when police found him watching a Bloomington bar where an Indiana University student was partying the night she went missing is asking a court to make police return his weapons.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:02:52 GMT
The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the fines will stand for Indiana Democrats who walked out of the 2011 legislative session. In an opinion issued Tuesday, the Indiana Supreme Court said it wouldn'tMore >>
The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the fines will stand for Indiana Democrats who walked out of the 2011 legislative session.More >>
Nashville police were searching Friday night for a man they said shot his girlfriend and her three teenage daughters at an apartment complex and then fled the scene barefoot.More >>
Nashville police were searching Friday night for a man they said shot his girlfriend and her three teenage daughters at an apartment complex and then fled the scene barefoot.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:36:37 GMT
A lawsuit claims billionaire hardware kingpin John Menard pressured the wife of a business partner to have sex with Menard and his wife and retaliated with firings and lawsuits when she turned him down.
A lawsuit claims billionaire hardware kingpin John Menard pressured the wife of a business partner to have sex with Menard and his wife and retaliated with firings and lawsuits when she turned him down.More >>
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