LIFESTYLE April 6, 2024 On this day in history, April 6, 1917, US enters World War I as Congress votes to declare war on Germany The United States entered World War I after repeated threats from Germany with a declaration of war by Congress on this day in history, April 6, 1917.
LIFESTYLE April 1, 2024 On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.
US March 28, 2024 Two injured after US Army exercises end in helicopter crash at Fort Carson in Colorado An AH-64 helicopter with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division crashed Wednesday evening during training at Fort Carson in Colorado, leaving two injured.
MILITARY March 25, 2024 For Medal of Honor Day, recipient recounts tackling suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect Army ‘brothers' Ret. U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his courageous actions in the face of terrorism in Afghanistan. The veteran shares his story of heroism and recovery.
LIFESTYLE March 25, 2024 Mail Pouch Tobacco barns recall bygone America, legacy of solitary World War II veteran Mail Pouch Tobacco barns still pitch a bygone product on country rounds around West Virginia. They helped make artist and WWII veteran Harley Warrick famous late in life.
US March 23, 2024 Army four-star general suspended during investigation of alleged misconduct Gen. Charles Hamilton has recently been suspended from his job as head of Army Materiel Command, as the U.S. Army investigates allegations of misconduct.
LIFESTYLE March 16, 2024 On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.
MILITARY March 14, 2024 West Point military academy drops 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland said the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has removed the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement and replaced it with "Army Values."
LIFESTYLE February 24, 2024 On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.
Massachusetts February 21, 2024 ATF called after Massachusetts police find rocket launcher in hotel parking lot A Massachusetts man was arrested by police after a detective found he was in possession of crack cocaine — and a U.S. military rocket launcher.
LIFESTYLE February 13, 2024 On this day in history, February 13, 1861, Army surgeon J.D. Irwin rescues 60 men, first Medal of Honor action U.S Army surgeon J.D. Irwin led the first Medal of Honor action on this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861. He helped rescue 60 trapped soldiers and a kidnapped boy from Apaches.