April 20, 2024 Our heroes need our help. Four signs a first responder may be struggling We count on our heroes. Being a first responder takes a huge toll on them -- alcoholism, Post Traumatic Stress and loneliness. Here are four signs they may need your help.
April 20, 2024 Ukraine's 1-ton payload drones can help retake Crimea as Kyiv seeks to destroy bridge: report Ukraine has used drones, a relatively cheap weapon compared to the larger war machines Russia deploys. The latest in its drone arsenal are two sea drones that can carry up to one-ton of explosives.
April 20, 2024 How humanity triumphed over an actual lottery of death during the Civil War Near the end of the Civil War, the two sides started executing enemy soldiers. That led to an actual death lottery. But instead of it continuing, good men found the humanity to stop it.
April 20, 2024 On this day in history, April 20, 1898, President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.
April 19, 2024 National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues The Air National Guard has delayed a plan for its Alaska unit that would have converted 80 Active Guard and Reserve members to dual status tech positions.
April 19, 2024 WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
April 19, 2024 Biden admin deports 50 Haitians to nation hit with gang violence, ending pause in flights The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.
April 19, 2024 Israel's amputee soccer team offers healing to soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in June. The team lineup includes two Israeli soldiers.
April 19, 2024 American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are 5 overlooked tourist spots on fight for independence National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sights.
April 19, 2024 On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.
