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Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor keeps memory of bombing alive at 106
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (600+ words) Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them at 106 years old. He recalls the surprise attack and shares his memories of serving with the Navy during World War II....
Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (612+ words) Russia's Defense Ministry declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for Friday and Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but it threatened to strike back at Kyiv if it tries to disrupt…...
Would Trump's proposed military budget be the largest increase since WWII?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (646+ words) President Donald Trump's 2027 federal budget proposal includes a historic military budget increase alongside significant cuts to other federal programs. This story was originally published on Politi Fact. Read it here. Trump requested military funding of $1. 5 trillion for fiscal year 2027 " about…...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing next week
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (642+ words) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a military parade next week, the two countries said Thursday, in an event that would bring him together with a group of…...
VIDEO: Russia holds Victory Day parade to celebrate defeat of Nazi Germany
1+ year, 2+ week ago (930+ words) Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders…...
Trump proposes renaming Veterans Day to 'Victory Day for World War I"
1+ year, 3+ week ago (360+ words) President Donald Trump announced Thursday he wants to rename Veterans Day, a federal holiday on Nov. 11, to "Victory Day for World War I" in a move to purportedly "start celebrating our victories again." He also said he wants to celebrate…...
'Mom didn't talk about her service': Family discovers mother's military service by watching Netflix
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) This month marks the 75th anniversary of a groundbreaking civil rights report commissioned by President Harry S. Truman. Titled "Freedom to Serve," the 1950 report laid the foundation for desegregating the U. S. armed forces. To commemorate the historic milestone, the Truman Library Institute hosted…...