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A pilot who dropped the atomic bomb kept a journal. It’s now for sale.
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (965+ words) Shortly after dawn on Aug. 6, 1945, Capt. Robert A. Lewis, co-pilot of the Enola Gay, wrote in his notebook that the clouds below him were dispersing and the weather looked good for the rest of the flight to Hiroshima. "We are now…...
Japanese American soldiers once branded 'enemy aliens' promoted posthumously
4+ week, 2+ day ago (671+ words) Honolulu " Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II despite having been branded "enemy aliens." The seven were students at the University…...
China displays its military strength in parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWI
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (803+ words) Beijing " China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a show of strength as it seeks to wield greater influence on the global stage. Leader Xi Jinping, speaking before…...
China showcases its military strength in parade on 80th anniversary of end of WWII
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) Chinese leader Xi Jinping paid tribute to Chinese veterans and emphasized China's strength and self-reliance. The parade featured aerial and underwater drones, hypersonic missiles and fighter jets....
Trump wants a ‘Department of War.’ Here’s why it’s not called that anymore
6+ mon, 4+ hour ago (499+ words) President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his desire to rename the Department of Defense the War Department, saying the United States had enjoyed an "unbelievable history of victory" in wars fought under its old moniker, which was used until 1947. "We…...
Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1030+ words) Tokyo " Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter…...
Burial planned for Korean War soldier from Hazel Park
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (515+ words) Federal officials have confirmed that a Hazel Park man died during combat in the Korean War and his remains are slated for burial in Troy later this year. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which works to account for Americans…...
World War II soldier, POW from Detroit identified, recovered
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) A Detroit soldier captured in World War II and who died while a prisoner of war has been identified and recovered, officials said. Kenneth L. Kramer, 20, a private in the United States Army Air Force, was accounted for on June 30, according…...
Netherlands fire fighters visit Detroit firefighters to cross train between the two countries
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (20+ words) Netherlands fire fighters visit Detroit firefighters to cross train between the two countries in Detroit, Michigan on June 27, 2025....
Grief is never easy, but military families can bear added burdens
9+ mon, 16+ hour ago (1499+ words) The death of a loved one is never easy. But survivors who've lost someone in the armed services experience it in ways others do not. "Military grief is experienced publicly and also very personally," said Bonnie Carroll, president and founder…...