Cathy Milford (center), whose husband died shortly after retiring from the Coast Guard, speaks at a Capitol Hill rally to end the military "widows tax." Milford was flanked by Sens. Doug Jones, D-Ala. (left), Susan Collins, R-Maine (right), and Jim Risch, R-Idaho (right of Collins), and accompanied … [Read more...]
2 local grads complete basic training
MANSFIELD - Two local high school graduates have completed basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, … [Read more...]
Bomb-laden drone from Yemen rebels targets Saudi airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Iranian-allied Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi airport and military base with a bomb-laden drone Tuesday, an assault acknowledged by the kingdom as Middle East tensions remained high between Tehran and Washington. There were no immediate reports of injuries … [Read more...]
Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead
In advance of Memorial Day, House lawmakers passed a series of nine veterans-themed bills, including several focused on suicide prevention. All of the measures must still be approved by the Senate before becoming law. But House lawmakers said the moves are an important effort to highlight … [Read more...]
DNA test uncovers D-Day love story 75 years later
LUDRES, France — After decades of searching, Andre Gantois had lost hope. The retired French postal worker figured he'd likely go to his grave without ever knowing who his father was, unable to identify the U.S. serviceman who had fought his way across France after the D-Day landings, taken a … [Read more...]
Explosive-sniffing dogs trade ruff life for cushy retirement back home
Der, a four-year-old ex-military dog, hangs out on Mission K9 Rescue's rehabilitation ranch as the nonprofit retrains him to be a house pet now that his military career is over. (Photo provided by the State Department) Not all veterans walk on two legs. The State Department’s Office of … [Read more...]
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