United States Military

A Purple Heart recipient shares his story of survival and hope with more than 100 high school students at Lycoming College. And, learn more about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy in this week’s Community Connection.

On Sept. 1, 2006, Rick Yarosh’s tank was blown up by an IED (improvised explosive device) in Iraq. He told high schoolers at Lycoming College it was 'the best thing that ever happened' to him.

The depot in Monroe County is now manufacturing microelectronic circuit cards for military equipment.

Tobyhanna Army Depot in the Poconos operates like a small business for the U.S. military and other government offices.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a warm welcome during his visit at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Sunday.

Many recently-graduated high school seniors committed to their choice of higher education. For a select group in Northeast Pennsylvania, their next steps are to the United States Military Service Academies. The process to be accepted into an academy is extensive and highly competitive. They need a congressional nomination. If accepted, or “appointed,” college is paid for with the requirement that they serve in the military for five years after graduation.