'We escaped communism and we don't take freedom lightly'
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Chad Ricardo talks with individuals who escaped communist regimes about the U.S. Army's impact on its 250th anniversary.

Significance of the Army fitness competitions and ceremonies
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Maya Johnson discusses with Chad Ricardo the significance of the Army fitness competition, running race and awards ceremony.

MN lawmaker shootings: Gabby Giffords 'horrified' by shooting

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords says she's "horrified" by the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday morning.

Humidity, rain & flood concerns ahead of Trump military parade

A large amount of humidity, rain, and flooding concerns ahead of President Trump's military parade. Here's what you need to know.

Army's 250th Anniversary: Blue Star Families Celebrate
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U.S. Air Force Tech. SGT. Kevin Cerovich and his family stopped by to discuss what it means to be a Blue Star Family.

T.J. Oshie retiring from Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals Forward T.J. Oshie has announced that he’s making a big career change, retiring from the team after nine seasons. FOX 5’s Shirin Rajaee was live as he shared the news.

60 demonstrators arrested on Capitol Hill
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U.S. Capitol Police arrested at least 60 demonstrators near Capitol Hill Friday night.

Man arrested for indecent exposure faces more charges
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Police arrested a man suspected of exposing himself on the Sligo Creek Trail in Montgomery County and tonight, police say they found more evidence against the suspect. FOX 5?s Shomari Stone has the details.

Iran launches retaliatory attacks on Israel
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Iran retaliated late Friday against Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, unleashing scores of ballistic missiles on Israel and raising concerns about an all-out war between the countries.

Detailed list of Army 250 events released
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The celebration of the Army's 250th birthday along the National Mall begins in the morning. Gates open at 8 a.m. There's an army fitness competition starting at 9:30 a.m. and the festival as a whole starts at 11 a.m. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson has more.

Final preparations underway for Army 250 parade
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The Secret Service says hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend's big Army birthday festival and parade along the National Mall. Officials say security will be massive and the logistics for many D.C. residents will likely be a challenge.

Prince George's Co. Public Schools interim superintendent named
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Prince George?s County Executive-elect Aisha Braveboy named Shawn Joseph, the co-director of AASA-Howard University Urban Superintendents Academy, as the interim superintendent.