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The B-45 Tornado: North American's oft Overlooked Class of '47 Bomber
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (585+ words) During a relatively obscure service life, often overshadowed by the Boeing B-47, the North American B-45 made a significant contribution to the U. S. Air Force, including many pioneering "firsts." In the waning months of World War 2, the jet engine had been developed into…...
Charles M. Blow: In praise of men who step up
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (62+ words) The political commentator talks about the need to mentor young boys whose fathers are absent or passed, and about the New Orleans youth organization Son of a Saint, which provides the guidance and correction, the modeling of composure, and the…...
My Father Taught Me How to Survive. Now, We Must Learn How to Fight
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (241+ words) ...
Overlord Museum Full Tour Normandy France 4 K
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (206+ words) Take a full tour of the Overlord Museum in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, one of the most remarkable museums dedicated to D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Located just a short distance from Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, the museum…...
Poland Revokes Top Award From Zelensky As Row Over Nazi Symbolism Deepens
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (14+ words) Zero Hedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero...
In 'last chapter,' North Dakota son who made ultimate sacrifice in World War II comes home
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (1048+ words) DAHLEN, N. D. " A spectacular summer day with blue skies, puffy clouds and a light breeze served as a perfect backdrop for the homecoming for a North Dakota hero of World War II. Hundreds of people came to pay respects to U. S. Army Air…...
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour as historical row deepens
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (415+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has returned Poland's highest state honour amid an escalating historical dispute between the two allies, after Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped him of the award. Zelensky said on X he had sent back the Order of…...
Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (518+ words) Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine. Top Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said on Saturday…...
Zelensky mails revoked Polish medal back to Warsaw
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (399+ words) President Volodymyr Zelensky returned his Polish medal to Warsaw on June 20 after Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped him of the country's highest honorary title during a diplomatic row over the name of a Ukrainian military unit. Nawrocki revoked Zelensky's Order…...
Good News from Arlington: FSSP Entrusted with New Chaplaincy of Our Lady of Victory
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (0+ words) ...