‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light

The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.

Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday

A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.

US committed to pay relatives of Afghans killed in errant drone strike

The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

Vets plea for help
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FOX 11 toured the homeless encampment outside the VA in Brentwood with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Congressman Mark Takano. Elex Michaelson talked with veterans who are living on the streets and pressed McDonough for solutions from lawmakers.

Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan

Mourners in California said prayers and their final goodbyes Saturday to three Marines killed in last month’s bombing in Afghanistan.

Funeral services planned for fallen Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui

US Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui, who was killed in the line of duty in Kabul, Afghanistan will be laid to rest in a special ceremony in Riverside. 

California Marine killed in bombing attack in Afghanistan remembered as hero

Community members gathered in Roseville to pay tribute to 23-year old Sgt. Nicole Gee, whose body was brought home on Thursday. She served as a maintenance technician and was described by colleagues as a “model Marine.”

Memorial services planned for SoCal Marine killed in Kabul

US Marine Corporal Hunter Lopez, one of the 13 service members killed in the August 26 suicide attack in Kabul, will be laid to rest this weekend.

Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing

The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.

Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.

Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday

Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.

Army officer who lost both legs in Afghanistan reflects on enlisting after Sept. 11th

Dan Berschinski was just 17 on the morning that the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists. Now at 37, the retired Army infantry officer is reflecting on that tragic day and the role he and other young soldiers played in Afghanistan.

US airmen welcomed home after helping with Afghanistan evacuations

Members of the U.S. Air Force returned home this week to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada after assisting with the massive Afghan evacuation effort.

US Navy helicopter was vibrating before crash that killed 5

A brief Navy narrative of a fatal helicopter crash near San Diego says the aircraft experienced “side-to-side” vibrations that caused the main rotor to hit the deck of an aircraft carrier while landing.

US Navy IDs 5 sailors killed in helicopter crash near San Diego

The MH-60S crashed on Aug. 31 about 70 miles off San Diego during what the Navy described as routine flight operations.

Hometown Hero: Norco community honors Marine killed in Kabul

Hundreds of people gathered at the George Ingalls Equestrian Center in Norco to honor the life of a Marine killed during a suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.