Navy Chief Watertender Oscar Verner Peterson died while performing damage control on his ship during the Battle of the Coral ...

A local World War II veteran is awarded a medal for his courageous actions. Since Martin Kuhr Jr. couldn't get his medal at a ceremony in Lincoln, the state of Nebraska brought the ceremony to Blair.

Joseph Drake, 100, of Hawley, is one of five surviving U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II. He received a ...

Meanwhile, the Navy renames a ship to reflect a new warrior ethos, Ukraine confirms banned chemical weapons in its war zone, ...

John Wardell, 99, as he and U.S. Army Ranger veterans from World War II were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is rolling back left-wing activism in the military that predates the Trump administration.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that he renamed a Navy oiler ship that previously honored a gay rights ...

Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.

The push to honor the local decorated veteran has been in effect for years, Kelly noted. This latest resolution will go to ...

Spangled Banner played over the crowd of friends and family, 103-year-old World War II veteran stood with a hand over his ...

Navy replenishment oiler, which was previously named for gay rights leader, has been renamed for World War II hero Oscar V.