Latest ""
None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.
Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
By Jill Lawless and Joseph Wilson, AP
WWII Command Car up for auction — previous owner: Gen. Patton
The vehicle will be up for auction on June 13.
By J.D. Simkins
Jacksonville-based sailor dies after motorcycle crash
The other motorist has been charged with driving under the influence and careless driving.
Step back in time at Fort Abercrombie
The Navy built a radio facility on Woody Island in 1911, and later established its base on what is now Coast Guard Base Kodiak in 1939 in response to the onset of World War II.
By Jack Barnwell, Kodiak Daily Mirror