Memorial Day ceremonies in New York

Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.

Go aboard the USS Bataan at Pier 88 during Fleet Week 2022

The USS Bataan, a Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is stationed at Pier 88 on Manhattan's West Side.

Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing

Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

NJ students honor veterans with Proud to Be an American Day

Somerset VoTech High has held an annual Proud to Be an American Day for the last 15 years. This year, students honored a Marine and an ROTC member who recently died.

Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach with Blue Angels and Golden Knights

A Memorial Day tradition on Long Island is back as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights are expected to perform over Jones Beach.

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.

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.

NJ artist gives veterans preview of sculpture for World War I Memorial

The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission chose New Jersey sculptor Sabin Howard to create a sculpture for the national memorial to remember a war they feared would be forgotten.

Sculptures for World War I monument
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New Jersey-based sculptor Sabin Howard is working on what will become the nation's official World War I monument in Washington, D.C.

Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

NYC Fleet Week 2022: Parade of Ships returns after pandemic break

Fleet Week is back, returning to its pre-pandemic glory Wednesday following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Fort Hamilton renames Robert E. Lee street for Black war hero

A street inside New York City's only U.S. Army base now bears the name of a Black Medal of Honor recipient rather than Confederate General Robert E. Lee.

Here's what a Navy ship looks like 20 years after being sunk as a Florida Keys diving reef

The 20th anniversary of the storied intentional sinking of a former Naval ship to become an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is being celebrated Tuesday in Key Largo.