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The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military award that can be given to a member of the United States Army (and previously, the United States Army Air Forces), for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. The Distinguished Servic

On Wednesday, October 16th, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced that Illinois is the first state to join the Get Skills to Work (GSTW) coalition in a partnership between the State of Illinois, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, the Manufacturing Institute and Harper Coll

Soldier surprises wife with his return from Afghanistan during her appearance as a contestant on the Wheel of Fortune. She doesn’t get a Sony tablet like the other players, but we think she was pretty pleased with her prize!    

Vet2Tech honors the life of Nicholas Oresko, who died on October 4, 2013. Mr. Oresko was a United States Army veteran and the oldest living recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil

Sweet reaction from James Ellis’ son when his dad surprises him at a school assembly honoring veterans. The overwhelming emotion is so touching and a first hand peak into the pure joy of a family member’s safe return from serving our country.  

Looking for the perfect costume for your little soldier? We’ve scoured the internet to find the cutest military costumes for babies and kids. Here’s a quick round up of our favorites. Halloween is quickly approaching so if one of the costumes catches your eye, grab it u

Another heartwarming Welcome Home Wednesday. This week, we are featuring Bailey Leonard, a U.S Marine, as he surprises his brother, Meyers Leonard, by showing up to his college basketball practice at the University of Illinois. Meyer’s currently plays for the Portland Trailblaze

Looking for a way to show your support and appreciation for soldiers who make sacrifices on our behalf. Imagine how difficult it must be being so far from home and the ones you love; now imagine the smile that spreads over their face when they receive a small token of gratitude for th

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, observed on the third Friday of every September, America pauses to reflect on the sacrifices and bravery of these veterans. This day honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. We pay tribute to the men and wom