January 8, 2015 Notable decommissioned US Navy ships More than 15,000 ships have sailed the world's seas while serving the United States and its Navy since 1776. Here are some of the more noteworthy vessels from the 20th century:
January 8, 2015 SS United States is being prepared for a new life Its future is still uncertain, but the SS United States is getting a below-the-deck makeover to make it more appealing for developers interested in turning what was once the world's fastest ocean liner into a massive dockside attraction.
January 8, 2015 Easter Seals groups ramp up help to veterans The nonprofit Easter Seals organization has for decades been thought of as mainly helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs. But the organization now is in the midst of a new initiative to expand support networks for veterans, military service members and their families.
January 8, 2015 Remains of Memphis soldier missing since 1969 to be buried at Arlington An Air Force Major who was killed in a crash and listed as missing in action for more than 40 years will finally be laid to rest when he is buried at Arlington National Cemetery Sept. 23.
January 8, 2015 Navajo Code Talker dies at 90 in NM home A Navajo Code Talker, whose words are inscribed on congressional medals given to his group and who fought to have a World War II comrade recognized for his service, died Thursday in New Mexico.
January 8, 2015 World War II vet seeks medals stolen from him during hospital stay Roy Hopper survived the Normandy invasion and a prisoner of war camp during World War II. Now, Hopper, 89, faces another challenge: Trying to get back military medals — including a Bronze Star for bravery — that were stolen from his home last month while he was in the hospital.
January 8, 2015 World War II medal of Nebraska man turns up in Vermont maple tree Volunteers for Vermont’s annual Green Up Day made an odd discovery when they looked inside a maple tree: wrapped in plastic inside an old VCR cassette was the World War II Good Conduct Medal for a Nebraska man who died 32 years ago.
January 8, 2015 WWII veteran's Purple Heart stolen in home invasion Police say one of the items stolen in an armed home invasion in Leicester (LESS'-tuhr) last weekend was a Purple Heart earned by the World War II veteran father of one of the victims.
