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9 area men were killed in rarely discussed Exercise Tiger drill for D-Day invasion
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 4 days agoLes Mlakar knew his uncle Albert was killed during World War II. But when his other uncles discussed...
How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military
Task & Purpose· 1 day agoEver since the American military was established, grooming standards have ebbed and flowed with...
Little-known World War II exercise marked in New Bedford 80 years later
NBC 10 Providence· 4 days agoThe Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Historical Association marked the anniversary of Exercise Tiger. Designed...
Remembering Lehigh Valley residents who died during D-Day rehearsal
The Morning Call· 4 days agoForty-four service members from Pennsylvania lost their lives in the sinking of LST-507 and LST-531...
Key Battleship Texas items part of global D-Day celebrations
Houston Chronicle· 6 days agoIn early June 1944, an armada some 7,000 ships strong began amassing in the English Channel off the...
Abingdon veteran celebrates 100th birthday
WJHL Tri-Cities via Yahoo News· 3 days agoABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Every birthday is special. But on Sunday, the congregation of Cleveland Presbyterian Church held a celebration far bigger than the...
Southern Colorado soldier's WWII sacrifice remembered in Italy 80 years after his death
The Pueblo Chieftain via Yahoo News· 6 days ago"I'm not even sure I can put it into words." Months before the allied D-Day invasion of Normandy...
Youngkin will visit Europe for his third international trade mission as Virginia governor
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads· 7 days agoVirginia prides itself on a business-friendly reputation, and governors of both parties have...
Stunning discovery found inside Battleship Texas before big day
Houston Chronicle· 2 days agoThis sticky and sweet saga began when officials at the Gulf Copper shipyard on Pelican Island, the...
WWII veteran headed to Normandy, 80 years after D-Day
Stars and Stripes· 5 days agoThe last known D-Day veteran in Las Vegas will return to Normandy. Five years ago, Onofrio “No-No”...