veterans

We here at WYRK want to say thank you to our enlisted men and women, and their families, in Buffalo who sacrifice so much for all of us all year long. Now through Veterans Day - November 11th - we’re supporting “Townsquare Cares for Military Families.” Here’s...

Two women will go down in history after becoming the first females to graduate from the Army's Ranger School.

Thomas Owczarzak served for 13 years in the Navy and worked hard to become a Chief Petty Officer. He spent time on duty at The Pentagon and also served in Iraq.

Every Monday, the Breakfast Club features one Western New York veteran or active service member and thanks them for their service.

Chris was with AFSOC/JTAC which is special operations for the Air Force. He was on a classified mission in Iraq with a small group of guys including Navy Seals when their Humvee was hit directly by an RPG in a surprise attack. Get the full story below!

Last summer the Ice Bucket Challenge took the country by storm and helped to raise a bunch of money for a great cause.  Now, a veteran is looking to have the same success with the 22 Push Up Challenge.

There really is no way to payback our Veterans and Heroes for their sacrifices that they have made. For those who have served and returned home, there may be wounds that are visible and those which can't be seen. Even for those that return home unscathed after active duty, there are struggles that they may need a little help to overcome.

Scotty McCreery is a strong supporter of servicemen and women -- something he proves each night on tour -- and in honor of Veterans Day, the 'Feelin' It' singer wanted to go the extra mile to show his gratitude.

Here's a story for Veterans Day that will give you all the feels.

It's Baskin-Robbins' #FlavorOfTheMonth and it's  called "First Class Camouflage". Not only does it look pretty cool, but it also honors a very important holiday. Veterans Day is just around the corner (Nov 11th) but for the entire month you can dig into this delicious treat that includes chocolate, salty caramel, and cake flavored ice creams! It ...

A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiative targeting potentially life-threatening staph infections in hospitalized patients has produced significant positive results, according to recent statistics released by VA.

Remember the photo that Sunny Sweeney captured of a soldier and civilian praying together at the airport? It went viral, and as a result, the soldier was identified. Now, the country singer is learning even more about soldier Michael Barth and the background behind the picture ... and it's amazing.