Rick Crocker 5K gives reminder of true meaning of Memorial Day

Ricardo "Rick" Crocker is a name not forgotten in Santa Monica. He was a SMPD officer and a U.S. Marine who served in the Iraq War. Crocker was tragically killed in 2005.

Rick Crocker 5K gives reminder of true meaning of Memorial Day
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Ricardo "Rick" Crocker is a name not forgotten in Santa Monica. He was an SMPD officer and a U.S. Marine who served in the Iraq War. Crocker was tragically killed in 2005.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Veteran advocates accuse VA in West LA of putting private interests over the law

It's a battle over how some of the most expensive real estate in the nation will be used. Veteran advocates accuse the VA in West Los Angeles of putting private interests over the law.

Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99

Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

Army veteran drives, eats through all 50 states to learn about America

“The hospitality, food and culture all provided the experience of what America should be," Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft, shared.

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

Marine veteran dies fighting alongside Ukrainians; Widow calls him 'hero'

An American citizen and Marine veteran, Willy Joseph Cancel, died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in Ukraine, the man's widow confirmed to Fox News Digital. He's survived by his wife and 7-month-old son.

US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers

More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.