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Remains identified of Wisconsin airman who died during World War II bombing mission over Germany
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Military scientists have identified the remains of a Wisconsin airman who died during World War II when his plane was shot down over Germany during a bombing mission. The remains of U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode, 20, of Racine, were identified...
An Alaska veteran is finally getting his benefits — 78 years after the 103-year-old was discharged
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 103-year-old World War II veteran who’s been paying his medical bills out-of-pocket is finally getting his veterans benefits from the U.S. government after 78 years. Louis Gigliotti’s caretaker says the former U.S. Army medical technician has a card...
US Army honors Nisei combat unit that helped liberate Tuscany from Nazi-Fascist forces in WWII
ROME (AP) — The U.S. military is celebrating a little-known part of World War II history, honoring the Japanese-American U.S. Army unit that was key to liberating parts of Italy and France even while the troops' relatives were interned at home as enemies of the state following Japan’s attack on...
Armenia launches joint military drills with the US amid souring ties with old ally Russia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia on Monday launched joint military drills with the United States, a move that reflects its leader's efforts to forge closer ties with the U.S. and other Western allies as the country's relations with old ally Russia sour. The “Eagle Partner” war...
A Memphis man is now charged with attacking two homeless men in recent months
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran charged with fatally shooting a homeless man has also been accused of attacking another homeless person with a knife in downtown Memphis, court documents show. Karl P. Loucks, 41, was charged June 25 with aggravated assault after police...
Biden bestows Medal of Honor on Union soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederate territory
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil War and drove it north for 87 miles (140 kilometers) as they destroyed railroad tracks and telegraph...
JBLM servicemen say the Army didn't protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact
Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered. “I have overwhelming...
Today in History: June 14, Continental Army, forerunner of the US Army, is created
Today in History Today is Friday, June 14, the 166th day of 2024. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 14, 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created. ...
US and Filipino forces end drills that tested their endurance in brutal heat and volatile weather
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of American and Filipino troops concluded Monday a new combat exercise in the northern Philippines that tested their endurance in more than a week of brutal heat and volatile weather, and braced them to respond to any threat in tropical jungles and on scattered...
LA28 organizers choose former US military leader Reynold Hoover as CEO
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has hired retired Army Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover as its CEO. In a news release announcing the move on Wednesday, the committee said, “Hoover's appointment underscored LA28's heightened focus on operations...
