May 22, 2021 California teen refurbishes American flag in his local park for Eagle Scout project In the months leading up to Memorial Day, 17-year-old Christian Juvet decided to restore a massive concrete American flag in his local California park for his Eagle Scout project.
May 9, 2021 On eve of WWII Victory Day, Belarus opposition says fascism is alive and well in their country It was a hard fought victory, and the movement for change sees symbolism in May 9. The few public events were scheduled as an opportunity for people to come out and show their patriotism.
May 9, 2021 Edgar Harrell, last surviving Marine of USS Indianapolis sinking, dead at 96 Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine who endured the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945, died on Saturday at the age of 96.
May 7, 2021 Tripadvisor removes insensitive review of Auschwitz Museum Travel website Tripadvisor has removed an insensitive review of the Auschwitz Museum after initially saying it complied with its submission guidelines.
April 19, 2021 WWII-era plane in Florida air show makes splash landing in ocean A restored World War II-era plane flying in a Florida air show made an emergency water landing in the ocean Saturday as concerned onlookers watched from a beach.
April 15, 2021 USS Arizona survivor, Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday, receives personal message from Secret Service One of the two living survivors from the USS Arizona celebrated his 100th birthday Thursday, with a personal message from the White House Secret Service to wish him well on his special day.
March 30, 2021 WWII-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan now on display at Virginia Beach Until April 7, a World War II relic with a far-fetched journey will be on display at Virginia Beach’s Military Aviation Museum.
March 25, 2021 Artificial intelligence savant and WWII hero Alan Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note The rainbow flag is flying proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London’s financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain’s 50-pound note.
March 22, 2021 California veteran, 102, brutally murdered at home in apparent random attack An ax-wielding suspect was arrested in connection with the killing of a 102-year-old veteran in the San Fernando Valley region, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement.
March 19, 2021 WWII veteran, 96, gets surprise high school graduation ceremony A U.S. veteran who missed his high school graduation because of his choice to serve in the military during World War II has finally gotten the diploma he deserves.Â