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US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimates
The U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
They jumped into Normandy or ran into enemy fire. Here are the heroes and leaders we lost in 2021.
From former secretaries of state to Medal of Honor recipients, a look back at the legacies they leave behind.
By Jessica Edwards
Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch dies at 74
President Richard M. Nixon awarded Beikirch with the Medal of Honor on Oct. 15, 1973.
By Sarah Sicard
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrifice
The National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.
Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds
Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.
How did Fat Leonard attend this former CNO’s change of command? He was on the VIP list
Records show "Leonard G. Francis" was on former CNO Adm. Gary Roughead's "Personal A-list" of guests for his change-of-command ceremony in 2011.
A dozen of Biden’s national security nominees are on hold in the Senate
At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns.
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies
As a cutter commander during the Vietnam War, Smith also became the first Black officer to command a U.S. warship in close quarters combat.
Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.
Memorial Day tribute: The race not run
The author recalls how she met her husband, who replaced his friend in a marathon. She was unable to thank the friend, a West Point grad, who died in Iraq in 2006.
By Lauren Jackson