US Army Veteran Who Survived Bataan Death March Dies Aged 104
A retired US Army colonel who survived the Bataan Death March during World War II has died. Retired Colonel Ben Skardon died in hospice care…
Remains of US Airman Killed In Action During WWII Identified
A US Air Force Airman who died in Romania during World War II have officially been accounted for. The remains of Charles G. McMackin, 26,…
A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Actions in Afghanistan
The United State Army is honoring a member of the Air Force for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan. Major Mike “Vago” Hilkert is…
Russian Anti-Satellite Missile Test Draws Condemnation from World Leaders
Russia has carried out a missile test, destroying one of its satellites. The incident has caused international outrage, with officials citing the potential threat debris…
After 50 Years, Vietnam War Veteran Receives Purple Heart
An African American Vietnam War veteran has had his discharge status changed following work by students of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.…
Legislation Targets GI Bill Racial Inequalities
Democratic lawmakers are looking to revive an effort to pay the families of African American World War II veterans the benefits they were denied or prevented…
Sailor Rescues Marine from Rip Current in Okinawa
A US Navy sailor is being credited with saving the life of a US Marine who became caught in a strong rip current at a…
Channing Tatum, Tom Hardy to Star in Movie About the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Universal Pictures has announced it’s purchased an untitled pitch from writer and producer George Nolfi. The yet-to-be-written production will cover the days leading up to…
The Sun Perfectly Shines Through This Memorial on Veterans Day
At precisely 11:11 A.M. MST each Veterans Day, the sun shines through a veterans memorial in Anthem, Arizona. The monument is dedicated to those who…
Metallurgist Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Steel-Test Results for US Navy Submarines
A retired metallurgist charged with testing the strength of the steel used to construct the hulls of US Navy submarines has admitted to falsifying over…
Air Force Introduces Space Weather Training
The United States Air Force has announced a new training course, aimed at maximizing the country’s land, space and air power. Titled the Space Weather…
Montana Army National Guard Soldier Becomes First Woman to Graduate From the US Army’s Sniper School
A Montana Army National Guard soldier has become the first ever woman to graduate from the US Army’s seven-week Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.…