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Albert Luke (Fighting Man) Ireland was born on February 25, 1918, in Putnam County, New York, and died on November 16, 1997. He was a soldier, reporter, championship boxer, firefighter, science teacher, judo instructor, wrestling coach, American Legion member, and Military Order of the Purple Heart organizer.   #1 Signing Up Wanting to fight in […]
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The Only Military Serviceman to Ever Earn a Purple Heart Nine Times

The U.S. Army is taking a deep dive into a new institutional training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned platforms, the service’s former Aviation Center of Excellence commander told Defense News in a recent interview. “Army aviation is not...

US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soon

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John Levitow was a member of the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Learn more about how he saved his fellow crewmen from certain death.

John Levitow Was The Lowest-Ranked US Air Force Airman To Receive Medal of Honor

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A group of California lawmakers on Thursday will honor four U.S. service members who lost their lives during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.

Gold Star dad says Biden-Harris 'denied' son's service as fallen Afghanistan soldiers honored in California

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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The U.S. Army has disputed a claim from Donald Trump’s campaign that nobody on his staff got physical with an employee of Arlington National Cemetery on Monday—and slammed his aides for attacking the woman.Instead, the military branch confirmed Thursday that a member of Trump’s staff “abruptly pushed” a woman employee after she sought to “ensure adherence” to cemetery rules that bars recording for political purposes.The Army said the woman reported the incident to local cops but ultimately decided against pressing charges. It remains unclear who in Trump’s orbit did the alleged pushing. “The ANC employee and her professionalism has been...

Army Confirms Trump Staffer ‘Pushed’ Woman Who Works at Arlington Cemetery

Defense News

Boeing's MH-139A Grey Wolf is slated to conduct security patrols at nuclear missile fields, but plans to slash the fleet have triggered cost overruns.

First Huey replacement helicopter delivered to US Air Force

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CBS News

Metal detectors beeped across a quiet, five-acre plot of forest and field on England's eastern Suffolk coast as dozens of American and British service members sifted clumpy, wet soil from a deep impact crater. The tiniest of remains of U.S. Air Force pilot Lt. John Fisher might be here. Exactly 80 years ago Sunday - August 4, 1944 - his B-17 bomber crashed while on a secret mission targeting Nazi rocket sites in Europe during World War II. "It can make you feel emotional, you know? They've found some personal artifacts that are very endearing," said Garret Browning, a U.S. air...

Search for downed U.S. WWII pilot's remains reveals new clues

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A Marine veteran’s self-published book documenting his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol led to his arrest Thursday on felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers. Nathan Thornsberry, 42, of North Branch, Michigan, wrote the book, “January 6: A Patriot’s Story,” and was using...

Veteran’s book about involvement in Jan. 6 attack leads to his arrest

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Although the designation ‘Air Force One’ is now commonly known to refer to the airplane used by the President of the United States, it wasn’t until Eisenhower that the US President would make significant use of a dedicated airplane. He would have a Lockheed VC-121A kitted out to act as his office as commander-in-chief. Called the Columbine II after the Colorado columbine flower, it served a crucial role during the Korean War and would result the coining of the ‘Air Force One’ designation following a near-disaster in 1954.

The First Air Force One And How It Was Nearly Lost Forever

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

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Earning the title of United States Marine is a profound achievement; however for Gage Barbieri, not only is it an achievement but a bridge to greater feats. Cpl. Barbieri, an automotive maintenance technician with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, is being recognized by the leaders of 2d MARDIV for using his skills, knowledge, and training on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to refine its official technical manuals across the Department of Defense.

Marine Corporal who graduated high school at 16 helped write Department of Defense manuals

American flying ace Bruce Carr was so desperate to get out of enemy territory that he tried to fly back in a stolen German Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

An American Pilot Became a WWII Legend by Completing His Mission In a Stolen Luftwaffe Plane

Prior to the start of filming, John Wayne and Republic Pictures brought on Graves Erskine as a technical advisor for their 1949 film Sands of Iwo Jima, recognizing his deep military knowledge and respected career. Erskine’s service in the US Marine Corps was exceptional, spanning from World War I through...

The Incredible Journey of Marine Hero Graves Erskine and His Role in The Classic Film ‘Sands of Iwo Jima’

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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When the late George Arthur Cerrito's treasured Purple Heart was lost, his 88-year-old niece, Margarita Manhardt, was devastated. Cerrito, a World War II vet, was awarded the esteemed honor "in 1945 after he suffered a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Europe," per the New York Post. We should always...

WWII Vet's Purple Heart Ends Up At A Flea Market, Returned To Niece

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U.S. officials announced on Tuesday that an Army lieutenant colonel died suddenly while exercising on Sunday in Sumter, South Carolina. In a Tuesday press release, U.S. Army Central identified Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson as the Army soldier who died suddenly on Sunday. While Army Central did not release details regarding Vinson’s death, military officials revealed that they did not suspect any foul play contributed to the soldier’s death.

Army lieutenant colonel dies suddenly

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Three years after Abbey Gate, Air Force nurse receives Bronze Star

When he arrived in Afghanistan on Aug. 18, 2021, during the chaotic final weeks of America’s war there, Air Force Lt. Col. Jayde Sharp didn’t know...

Three years after Abbey Gate, Air Force nurse receives Bronze Star

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