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www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Barely Keeps It Together As He Tells Howard Stern About His Son Beau's Last Words Before Dying In Emotional Interview Moment

President Joe Biden shared Beau Biden's touching last words in an interview with Howard Stern, revealing his son's sacrifice and battle with brain cancer. [ more ]
Intelligencer
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's Uncle (Probably) Wasn't Eaten by Cannibals

Joe Biden claimed his uncle was eaten by cannibals in New Guinea during World War II, emphasizing his family's military service while contrasting with Donald Trump. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Ukrainian fighting aged men who fled to Poland will be sent back to Kyiv to fight

Poland is assisting Kyiv in sending back Ukrainian men of fighting age who are evading war to fight for their country. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Ukraine updates: Russia says enlistment up after attack DW 04/03/2024

Russian Defense Ministry reports increase in military service sign-ups post-attack.
Main motivation for enlistment is desire to avenge victims of March concert hall attack. [ more ]
Q985
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

WATCH: Craig Morgan Sings the National Anthem at Not One, But Two MLB Games

Craig Morgan sang the National Anthem at baseball games for the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees.
Despite his performances, both home teams lost, including the struggling White Sox. [ more ]
Taste of Country
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

WATCH: Craig Morgan Sings the National Anthem at Not One, But Two MLB Games

Craig Morgan, an Army Reserve solider, sang the National Anthem at games for the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees recently.
Despite his patriotic performances, both home teams lost in the games where Craig Morgan sang the National Anthem. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Arsenal footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko says he would fight in Ukraine if called up

Zinchenko expressed readiness to leave London and fight for Ukraine if asked.
Zinchenko emphasized the strong bond between Ukrainians and the tough nature of the nation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France news

New Orleans hat seller honored by France for service in WWII

Samuel Meyer, a 99-year-old WWII veteran and hat store proprietor, was honored by France with the rank of chevalier in the National Order of the Legion of Honor.
Meyer served as a corporal with the 485th Fighter Squadron, Ninth Air Force, loading bombs and ammunition on P-38 fighter planes in various European countries. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Focus - Ultra-Orthodox Jews break tradition to enlist in Israeli military

Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel enjoy special privileges like tax exemptions and military service exemptions.
Following the October 7 attacks, many young ultra-Orthodox men are volunteering for the armed forces despite lack of family support. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Focus - Israel's 'refuseniks': Meet the conscientious objectors refusing military service

Compulsory military service in Israel is stigmatized and considered a rite of passage for national identity.
Since the Hamas attacks, young conscientious objectors are accused of being traitors. [ more ]
Breaking Defense
3 months ago
Law

Why the Space Force needs its own JAG Corps

The Space Force lacks its own judge advocate unit, despite needing specialized lawyers.
Having its own lawyers would ensure tailored legal advice for the unique challenges of the Space Force. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

96-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma after draft cut his senior year short

A 96-year-old World War II vet received his high school diploma decades after leaving to join the military.
The veteran's family reached out to the school district to see if they would honor his time in the military towards his degree.
The superintendent of the school district was happy to help and gave the veteran his diploma as a Christmas gift. [ more ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
US Elections

DeSantis calls out Trump for boasting about bravely debating Hillary Clinton

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump for saying his debate with Hillary Clinton was braver than soldiers in war.
DeSantis called out Trump for denigrating military service and stated that debating is the bare minimum any candidate should do. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

DeSantis Accuses Trump of Cowardice' for Refusing to Debate Rivals

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Trump for refusing to participate in presidential primary debates.
DeSantis calls Trump a coward for boasting about debating Hillary Clinton while denigrating military service. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US news

Did Army Blast Exposure Play Role in Maine Gunman's Rampage?

The Army is exploring the possibility that the brain of Army Reservist Robert Card, who went on a shooting spree in Maine, may have been damaged by his time in the military.
Card worked as an instructor at an Army hand grenade training range, exposing him to thousands of brain-jarring explosions. [ more ]
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