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World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, Strike Group Return from Historic 11-Month Deployment
NORFOLK, Va. – Nearly 4,500 Sailors of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group aboard USS Gerald R.
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,”...[Read More]
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,”...[Read More]
WWII Marine absorbed grenade blast to save his men on Tinian
Among the most strategically vital objectives for the United States forces in the Pacific during World War II were three islands in the Marianas: Saipan, Guam and Tinian. Close enough to the Japanese Home Islands to be reached by the new Boeing B-29 heavy bombers, they were desperately defended, including history’s largest aircraft carrier duel in the Philippine Sea on June 19-20, the largest suic...[Read More]
WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months
The National World War II Memorial in Washington, dedicated to the 16 million members of the U.S. military, will be closed for the next five months, the National Park Service said last week. The agency said the closure is set to address “aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial.” Construction to modernize the fountains and lighting at the site is also p...[Read More]
WWII Museum podcast explores legacy of America’s first intel agency
From land, sea and air, the Second World War was truly one of the first “total wars” — spanning every continent except Antarctica and affecting nearly all parts of the globe. While covert operations like Operation Mincemeat have recently captured audiences’ attention, much of the covert ops of World War II have lived in the shadows. Until now. Backed by a cornucopia of assets — namely the National...[Read More]
WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say
DANVILLE, Calif. — At age 106, Alice Darrow can clearly recall her days as a nurse during World War II, part of a pioneering group that dodged bullets as they hauled packs full of medical supplies and treated the burns and gunshot wounds of troops. Some nurses were killed by enemy fire. Others spent years as prisoners of war. Most returned home to quiet lives, receiving little recognition. Darrow ...[Read More]
WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say
DANVILLE, Calif. — At age 106, Alice Darrow can clearly recall her days as a nurse during World War II, part of a pioneering group that dodged bullets as they hauled packs full of medical supplies and treated the burns and gunshot wounds of troops. Some nurses were killed by enemy fire. Others spent years as prisoners of war. Most returned home to quiet lives, receiving little recognition. Darrow ...[Read More]
Wyoming Navy Veteran Donates Llama Ranch as Sanctuary for Veterans
Navy veteran Al Ellis donated his 207-acre ranch in Wyoming to a group that helps struggling veterans to develop a llama sanctuary.
Yemen Rebels Threaten New Red Sea Attack as US Aircraft Carrier Heads Toward Iran
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threatened new attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea corridor, likely trying to back Iran as it worried about an approaching U.S. aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump threatened military action over its crackdown on nationwide protests.
You can thank Theodore Roosevelt for the Army-Navy game
Canceled by President Grover Cleveland. Restored by then-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt — the Army-Navy football game is in its 135th year. The first game, played on the Plain at West Point on Nov. 29, 1890, set the tone for the rivalry, with both teams meting out heavy punishment. Navy’s captain, Red Emrich, was knocked unconscious twice during the game but continued to play, ...[Read More]
You can thank this Marine for Taco Bell — and GI distress
Among the many late-night, gastrointestinal-wrecking delights within American fast-food culture, Taco Bell stands elite. For decades, Americans have fearlessly and willingly forked over hard-earned cash despite knowing a minute on the lips, forever (or so it would seem)… on the lavatory. Despite these Eric Cartman-esque Stage Four bouts of fecal displeasure, Taco Bell remains one of the top fast f...[Read More]