Where was Rep. Tammy Duckworth at 25?

May. 14, 2013
At 25, Rep. Tammy Duckworth was just beginning her career as a helicopter pilot for the Illinois Army National Guard.

Chicago greets General MacArthur

Apr. 26, 2013
A controversial military hero visits the city, and 3 million people turn out to greet him.

'The Predator' A Passion Play for the Drone Era by Jack Gilroy

Mar. 29, 2013
Jack Gilroy discusses, The Predator, his play that is being used by groups around the country to explore issues related to drone warfare and the larger questions of the militarization of our society.

Local Pearl Harbor anniversary event salvages old plane

Dec. 7, 2012
A World War II fighter plane - now under siege by invasive species - was lifted out of Lake Michigan in honor of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

New Ill. lottery game to benefit vets

Nov. 8, 2012
Gov. Pat Quinn has bought $20 worth of Veterans Cash lottery tickets and is calling on others to play the newest edition of the game that benefits military vets in Illinois.Ahead of Veterans Day, the governor helped launch the new game.

‘Never had black Marines, and we don’t want ‘em now’

Oct. 12, 2012
Chicago Marine says his unit made their Colonel eat those words, and overcoming discrimination in WWII taught him to be the best.

Egypt's military speeds up power transfer

Nov. 22, 2011
CAIRO  — Egypt's ruling military moved up the date for transferring power to a civilian government to July next year and consulted Tuesday with political parties on forming a new Cabinet.

With repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' an era ends

Sep. 20, 2011
The law that for almost 18 years has banned openly gay Americans from serving in the armed forces will be officially repealed Tuesday, nine months after Congress voted to end the Clinton-era edict.President Obama signed the repeal into law last December, but its provisions required time for the Pent

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