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Marine Accounted For From World War II (Retzsch, N.)
41+ min ago (1041+ words) Marine Accounted For From World War II (Retzsch, N.)dpaa.mil WASHINGTON " The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S Retzsch, 25, of Cincinnati, killed during World War II, was accounted for April 1, 2025.Retzsch's family recently received their full briefing…...
US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (20+ words) US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their service and devotion to their families'Traverse City Record-Eagle...
Generations of McMillan family serve – Members of Milan VFW advance in rank
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (274+ words) Generations of McMillan family serve " Members of Milan VFW advance in rank'ripleynews.com Generations of McMillan family serve " Members of Milan VFW advance in rank Published in the Versailles Republican, March 4, 2026 Pictured are James Jr., James III, and Robert McMillan…...
Army Quote of the Day By General George Patton: ‘Better to fight for something than live for nothing…’
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (748+ words) The legacy of General George S. Patton Jr. in North Africa remains the gold standard for rapid organizational transformation under fire. Military historians and leadership experts continue to analyze Patton's 1943 "rescue" of the U.S. II Corps as a masterclass in restoring combat…...
From Snow Caves to Trench Warfare: 53rd Exchange Pushes Troops to the Limit
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (505+ words) TR'NDELAG, NORWAY" One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) from Feb. 4-18, 2026. The annual exchange, the longest-running of its kind in the Department of War, strengthens the State…...
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (920+ words) Clouds mixing with a little sunshine; a spotty shower is possible, but most of the day looks dry. . Cloudy skies with rain showers redeveloping overnight. Children hold a sign protesting war against Iran during an antiwar demonstration at Dealey Plaza…...
Exhibit honors Japanese American who fought for US in WWII while their families were locked up
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (549+ words) Decades after they returned home from the war to face more racism and discrimination, the soldiers now are being honored in a new traveling exhibit kicking off in San Francisco called "I am an American: The Nisei Soldier Experience. The…...
Is the US military too big and proud to fail?
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (424+ words) President Trump boasts of the mighty American military in his eight-minute Truth Social address about combat operations in Iran that commenced on Feb. 28. In it he stated, "This regime will soon learn that no one should challenge the strength and…...
Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (84+ words) Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday'KBTX News 3 Coast veteran who served in three wars celebrates 100th birthday INTERVIEW: Sheriff Bill Rogers emerges as unofficial winner in Columbus Co. Republican Sheriff's primary race TECH TALK: Staying scam free while…...
Rheinmetall investigates B-17 aircraft wreck in the North Sea
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (261+ words) Rheinmetall investigates B-17 aircraft wreck in the North Sea'Rheinmetall Senior Media Relations Manager / Spokesperson Digital Systems Phone: +49 151 70 50 53 66 04/03/2026 | Press release Rheinmetall investigates B-17 aircraft wreckage in the North Sea on behalf of transmission system operator Amprion - Important energy transition project in the North…...