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Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of ceremonies and observances to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in the Armed Forces. Here is a list of the Memorial Day events taking place in New Bedford this weekend...

The Greater Fall River Art Association is taking on a patriotic theme this Saturday with events geared towards a salute to the troops and active-duty service members. According to The Herald News, ‘“A Salute to Veterans,” an exhibit opening from 4 to 7 p...

Dozens gathered at Fort Taber Military Park in New Bedford's south end Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to the 749 American soldiers and sailors lost at sea during Exercise Tiger nearly 72 years ago.

Iran has released the ten American sailors it detained yesterday.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter is opening all combat jobs to women.

Many veterans who return home from war end up suffering from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, making it difficult to re-integrate into society.

As part of our Military Monday local hero appreciation, we also want to highlight our nominees for their years of service and sacrifice. Nominated this week is Dustin J. Freitas!

President Obama is changing his mind about the numbers of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

Two of the six U.S. airmen who died this week when a U.S. Air Force C-130J military transport plane crashed in eastern Afghanistan were deployed out of Hanscom Air Force Base.

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson welcomed 13 active members of the armed services to his department Monday afternoon.