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2 killed, 10 wounded in shootings near New Orleans parade route

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Court martials investigating 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal

Court martials could be investigating the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss was killed during the evacuation three years ago.
Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq, 20 years later

"They were older, they had more experience. They were ferocious, and they were freaking tough — tough as nails," said a former member of the National Guard.
Service And Sacrifice

Service and Sacrifice: Guard in Iraq, 20 years later

"They were older, they had more experience. They were ferocious, and they were freaking tough — tough as nails," said a former member of the Tennessee National Guard
Military News

134th Air Refueling Wing crew given highest military award for valor in the sky

The 11-member tanker crew earned the honor after they were caught by a drone and missile attack in the Middle Eastern skies.
Local News

Dozens of new cadets take oath of service before Veterans Day Parade

The parade marked 99 years. American Legion Post 2 hosted the event.
Local News

Knoxville barbershop offering free haircuts to veterans

Veterans who can't make it on the schedule on Veterans Day will get vouchers for a future haircut.
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Tuskegee University shooting leaves one dead, 16 injured as historic 100th homecoming week ends

The victim killed in the shooting was not a university student, but some of those who were injured were.
National

Hundreds of songwriters work to create new US national anthem

Songwriters took part in the "Anthem to Us" project hoping to help create a contemporary national anthem.
Service And Sacrifice

University of Tennessee hosts run to honor veterans

The university along with the Army and Air Force ROTC programs will host a 2.25-mile run on campus to honor and recognize veterans.
Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Father grieves Marine son

“Seek help. Don’t be embarrassed. Don’t be ashamed.” -- The plea to military veterans and families from the father of an East Tennessee Marine who took his own life.
Service And Sacrifice

Service & Sacrifice: Father grieves Marine son

“Seek help. Don’t be embarrassed. Don’t be ashamed.” -- The plea to military veterans and families from the father of an East Tennessee Marine who took his own life.