Wife of US Soldier Released from Federal Immigration Detention
NEW ORLEANS — The wife of a U.S. soldier was released Tuesday from a federal immigration detention facility where she had spent nearly a week after being taken into custody on a Louisiana military base. The detention of 22-year-old Annie Ramos, the Honduran born-wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant preparing to deploy, prompted public […]
Army Sergeant Wants to Plead Guilty in Georgia Base Shootings that Injured 5
SAVANNAH, Ga. — An Army sergeant accused of shooting and wounding five co-workers at a southeast Georgia base last summer is seeking to plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a military court, Army prosecutors said Thursday. Authorities say Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, used a personal handgun to open fire on members of […]
Historic Army National Guard 69th Infantry to Lead NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Irish eyes will be smiling Tuesday, as New York City kicks off its 265th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Leading the dozens of floats, bands and community organizations marching along Fifth Avenue will be the New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment known as “The Fighting 69th. “New York City’s Fighting 69th’ […]
Endowed Scholarship Established to Honor Florida Army Major Killed in Iran War
More than a dozen Americans have died in the war with Iran since the U.S. and Israel launched their attacks on February 28, 2026, with a surprise, coordinated air campaign against multiple military and infrastructure sites. Among those killed was Army Reserve Captain Cody Khork, of Winter Haven, Florida, promoted posthumously to the rank of […]
US Soldier Trying to Halt Wife's Deportation After She Was Detained on Louisiana Military Base
NEW ORLEANS — A U.S. Army staff sergeant is trying to halt his wife’s deportation after she was detained inside a Louisiana military base where the couple was planning to live together just days after their wedding. The effort to remove the soldier’s wife, who was born in Honduras and remained in a federal immigration […]
Chips the War Dog Stormed a Machine Gun Nest and Became WWII's Most Decorated K-9
On the morning of July 10, 1943, Pvt. John P. Rowell and his sentry dog, Chips, hit the beach during Operation Husky. When a hidden machine gun nest opened fire, pinning down the platoon, Chips tore free from Rowell and charged straight into the fortified position. He seized the gunner by the throat, silenced the […]
Serving the US Doesn’t Guarantee Citizenship. Some Veterans Still Face Deportation
He served in the U.S. military, wore the uniform and followed orders. Years later, he faced a reality many Americans don’t realize is possible: being forced to leave the country he once served. The issue drew new attention after a recent case involving a Florida Marine veteran who left the United States following a prolonged […]
New Partnership Between PODS and Operation Healing Forces
Many organizations want to support veterans, but not all support addresses real needs. How can something as practical as moving and storage support make a difference? A new partnership between PODS, based in Clearwater, FL, and Tampa Bay nonprofit Operation Healing Forces launched this year. PODS now serves as OHF’s exclusive moving and storage provider. […]
'Sip to Remember': How Four Veterans Blend Bourbon With Military Sacrifice
Rick Franco has worn many hats throughout his military career. But the loss of a once close friend catapulted him and three service member buddies to a new venture: making bourbon. Franco, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, along with his friends RJ Casey (Special Forces), Mike Trott (Air Force) and Harold Underdown (Navy), started Four Branches […]
FAA Mandates Radar Separation for Helicopters and Planes After Deadly DC Midair Collision
Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration said recent near-misses show that previous guidelines for pilots to maintain visual […]