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Heartwarming

WWII veteran turned centenarian celebrates in Ankeny

Heartwarming

WWII veteran turned centenarian celebrates in Ankeny

Hal Hunnell celebrated with family and friends at the Albaugh Family Senior Community Center Thursday.
Nation World

More than 800 veterans kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

Under “don't ask, don't tell,” thousands saw their military service ended without an honorable discharge, meaning they missed out on key military benefits.
Military News

U.S. Navy warships targeted by Houthi rebels in Red Sea; Pentagon says no harm to vessels or personnel

Militants claim they fired missiles and launched drones at U.S. Navy vessels. The Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary said there was no damage or injuries reported.
Military News

20 unclaimed Iowa veterans to be laid to rest Friday

The central Iowa nonprofit Final Salute aims to give these unclaimed veterans a proper burial while allowing the public to honor their service.
Military News

Iowa flags flown at half staff for fallen Pearl Harbor sailor

Everett Titterington will be buried at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.
Sports

John Deere Classic hosts first-ever 'Folds of Honor Friday'

Folds of Honor provides scholarships to family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.
Nation World

US military bases in Europe raise security threat levels

Two U.S. officials said increasing the threat level to “Charlie” is the result of a combination of events occurring across Europe.
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.
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.
Local News

National organization recognizes VA Central Iowa Health Care System for vision loss care

"It's hard to describe all that they do for you," veteran Gordon Perkins said.
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.