56 Vietnam-Era MPs Receive Bronze Stars Amid Army Review of Past Honors
Fifty-six meritorious Bronze Stars were awarded Monday to members of an Army military police company that took on infantry missions in Vietnam, while the service began a massive records search going back to World War II to find others who may have missed out on honors they rated. “Hollywood couldn’t make this up,” Rep. Bob […]
Bowe Bergdahl’s Sentence Is Thrown Out by Judge as Case Takes New Turn
A federal judge has voided former Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial sentence and subsequent rulings on the case by military judges, setting up the possibility that he could request a reinstatement of rank or change of status for his dishonorable discharge. Senior Judge Reggie Walton, of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., issued an […]
Tony Bennett’s World War II Experience Was a ‘Front-Row Seat in Hell’
Singer Tony Bennett’s stint in the U.S. Army during World War II led him to legendary entertainer Bob Hope, which inspired him to pursue a career spanning more than seven decades. Only after he announced he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease in 2021 did the crooner retire from performing live shows. He continued to rehearse […]
UN Command Says It’s Communicating with North Korea over Detained US Soldier
SEOUL, South Korea — The deputy commander of the U.N. Command said Monday it has started conversations with North Korea over an American soldier who ran into the North last week across the Koreas’ heavily armed border. Gen. Andrew Harrison said the process has started through communications lines set up at the Joint Security Area […]
Fargo Officer Killed in Ambush Remembered as ‘Brave Young Man’
Jake Wallin was once a small boy who sought comfort in the arms of family, terrified of fireworks that lit up the sky. On Saturday, the Fargo police officer was remembered for growing up to be a military veteran and dedicated officer whose “final act of valor” was staring down the face of a man […]
While North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles, it Stays Mum on US Soldier Who Crossed Into the Country
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired several cruise missiles toward its western sea Saturday, South Korea’s military said, marking the second launch event this week, apparently in protest of the docking of a nuclear-armed U.S. submarine in South Korea. While adding to its barrage of missile launches in recent months, North Korea remained […]
North Korea Stays Silent on its Apparent Detention of a US Soldier Who Bolted Across the Border
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border as other members of his tour group looked on in shock. Some observers said the North was unlikely to repatriate him anytime soon amid heightened tensions between the rivals. Pvt. 2nd […]
Vehicle Crash at Fort Bliss in Texas Kills 1 Soldier and Injures 5 Others
FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — A tactical vehicle crashed Friday at Fort Bliss in Texas, killing a soldier and injuring five others, the base reported. The accident took place at about 9:30 a.m. in a base training area, authorities said. The name of the dead soldier, the conditions of the injured and details of the […]
Propaganda Tool? Bargaining Chip? What North Korea May Have in Mind for Travis King
SEOUL, South Korea — What will North Korea do about the first U.S. soldier in decades to flee into its territory? Its official media have yet to mention Pvt. Travis King, there’s little precedent for his situation and guesses about the country’s next steps vary widely. Unauthorized crossings across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border are […]
Army Recruit Dies at Fort Moore Just Before Completing Basic Training
A young Army recruit died during basic training at Fort Moore, Georgia last week, according to the service. Pvt. Jacob Atchison, of Pella, Iowa, died July 12 due to a medical emergency, the Army said. The cause of death was unclear and is still being investigated. “Those who volunteer to defend the nation represent the […]