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Former hostage Mia Leimberg named Outstanding Soldier
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (30+ words) Hamas captivity survivor Mia Leimberg, who enlisted in the IAF following her release from captivity, receives Outstanding Soldier award at Independence Day ceremony. Former hostage Mia Leimberg named Outstanding Soldier...
Quote of the Day by Pyotr Chaadayev: "The history of any nation is not only a succession of events, but al
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (250+ words) Learn how to invest in mutual funds the right way. Free live webinar Nancy Roman Grace Space Telescope ready with 100x Hubble field of view as NASA completes assembly ahead of launch For the first time in nearly four decades, US…...
Woman's Club, Scouts honor WWII Marine at flag ceremony
54+ min ago (148+ words) O'FALLON - The Memorial Corner Flag Ceremony was held on Saturday, April 4, to honor PFC Russell E. Kuehn, U. S. Marine Corps, WWII. Girl Scouts from Troops 820, 953, 1124 and 890 performed the ceremony along with Scouts from Pack 85. The Girl Scout leader in charge was Kym…...
Historic WWII Bombs Defused by Indian Army in Jharkhand | Law-Order
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (303+ words) Historic WWII Bombs Defused by Indian Army in Jharkhand'Devdiscourse Historic WWII Bombs Defused by Indian Army in Jharkhand The Indian Army and police successfully defused a World War II-era bomb in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. Discovered by villagers on April…...
Captivity survivor and wounded warrior meet: 'I could have only dreamed of playing here"
2+ hour, 8+ 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
3+ hour, 26+ 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
3+ hour, 7+ 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"
5+ hour, 15+ 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
8+ hour, 1+ 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
10+ hour, 37+ 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,…...