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D-Day veteran who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in Normandy

Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety.

3 months ago

US 7th Fleet ushers in new commander

Vice Adm. Patrick J. Hannifin took over for Vice Adm. Fred W. Kacher as commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which covers the Navy’s largest operations area.

4 months ago

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.

4 months ago

How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip characters

When Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.

By Dave Kindy

5 months ago

Pentagon announces strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific Ocean

The strike marks the eighth against an alleged drug-carrying vessel and the first in the Pacific Ocean.

5 months ago

Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump

The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

By Claire Barrett

6 months ago