military

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...

Ok, Duracell...you got me. This was a skippable ad for a video I was trying to watch, and it might be the first skippable ad that I did not skip. What will get you even more is that it's based on a true story!

How do you say thank you to someone who has sacrificed so much for us?  Many businesses around town are offering free deals and discounts for veterans with military ID.  Some of these might be national deals so be sure to check with each establishment to be sure that they are participating before jumping in...

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.

These two brothers lost their father when they were very little and have grown an incredibly strong bond between the two of them.  So when one of the brothers decided to join the Marine Corps, he took part of his brother with him.  The best part is when they get back together.

I cannot get enough of these videos.  I love to hear that soldiers are coming home to be with their families and I love to see the family's reaction even more.  It really puts it into perspective how much these brave men and women are missed when you see a little girl react like this.  Get ready.  I think there's a dust storm coming through (you might cry a bit).

A photo of a Marine who lost both his legs in Afghanistan being carried by his wife has gone viral.

We head over to the Air Force this week to find our Hometown Hero. It's Senior Airman Patrick Little.

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend.

I've been saying for years that military, both active and retired, should have a separate lane or station at airports and bus stations for screening. I saw this story this morning and it got under my skin.

It's one of the most heartwarming, sob-inducing sights you'll see on the Internet: the soldier returning home from overseas, surprising his or her child. It never gets old, one of the genuine feel-good moments the Internet lets us see.

This is pretty cool news!  The Air National Guard unit that is based in Niagara Falls will soon be piloting unmanned drones that fly around the world.  That's right, just like a video game, men and women will control