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Captivity survivor and wounded warrior meet: 'I could have only dreamed of playing here"
40+ min ago (442+ words) At a Jerusalem ceremony, a former hostage and wounded Golani soldier recount captivity, loss, and recovery, highlighting resilience and hope. During the President's Award for Excellent Soldiers ceremony in Jerusalem on Wednesday, an open discussion took place between captivity survivor…...
Army Defuses World War II-Era Bomb in Baharagora
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (267+ words) Jamshedpur: The Indian Army provided major relief to local residents by successfully defusing a high-risk, World War II-era bomb recovered from the Subarnarekha River near Baharagora in East Singhbhum. A specialized Bomb Disposal Squad from the Army's engineering unit led…...
103-year-old Calhoun City woman honors her husband's WWII sacrifice (Video) | Alabama Metropolitan
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (72+ words) 103-year-old Calhoun City woman honors her husband's WWII sacrifice (Video)Spot On Alabama 103-year-old Calhoun City woman honors her husband's WWII sacrifice (Video) Clemmie Brown was born in Calhoun County in 1923. The lifelong Calhoun County resident recently celebrated her 103rd birthday…...
Exclusive Early Screening: "World War II with Tom Hanks"
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (112+ words) Join us for an exclusive early look at the first episode of The HISTORY Channel's new documentary series." Call for more info Reception: 4: 30 p. m. CT | Event: 5: 30 p. m. CT This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Seating…...
Second Hellfighters Ball marks history of the 369th Sustainment Brigade
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (539+ words) HARLEM, N. Y. " More than 350 New York Army National Guard Soldiers, veterans, and family members gathered at the historic Harlem Regiment Armory on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, to honor the lineage of the 369th Infantry Regiment during the second annual Hellfighters Ball. This was triple…...
Honor Ceremony at Historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (94+ words) U. S. Army Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division Salute Battery, fire ceremonial cannon volleys and retrieve the special ceremonial cartridge during the honor ceremony at Historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, April 20, 2026. Indian Army, Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff,…...
World War II Bomb Found in Subarnarekha River to Be Destroyed Today, Army Seals Area
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (310+ words) The atmosphere of fear that has gripped villages along the Subarnarekha River at Panipada'Nagudsai in East Singhbhum for the past six days is expected to ease on Wednesday, as a specialized team of the Indian Army prepares to safely destroy…...
US Soldier Identified 81 Years After He Vanished in World War II
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (298+ words) Across the country and at overseas identification facilities, clerical errors in military records are stalling the return of veteran remains to families, sometimes by years. The problem sits where aging documents, overstretched agencies, and a bureaucratic chain collide, one that…...
Students get opportunity to learn about one family's experience with the Holocaust
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (182+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WIS) - Students at two Richland County schools had the opportunity Monday to hear a powerful message tied to the Holocaust. Hundreds of students at Dreher High School and Hammond Middle School were able to hear from educator and speaker…...
Holocaust survivor shares powerful story with local students
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (966+ words) When we host a program, we tell students that you are the last generation to meet a survivor, and once " You can also purchase this individual item for $1. 50 Henry H. Houston Elementary School in Mt. Airy welcomed Sarah Meller, a Holocaust…...