Fort Campbell, KY

Columbus, OH

South Carolina State

Greenwood, SC

New York Post

Susan Smith, in prison for the 1994 murder of her two young sons, has a parole hearing in early November — but if her former husband has anything to do with it, she’ll remain in prison.

The killer mom has reached out to her ex, David Smith, asking him not to oppose her bid for freedom. But a family member tells The Post that Smith will “100% oppose” her release from prison. 

“He has every right to stand in her way, and that’s exactly what he’s about to do,” says the Smith relative. “She killed his kids, caused him a lifetime...

Killer mom Susan Smith begging father of kids she drowned not to oppose her parole this year

Tennessee State

Tennessee: Echoes of Tanasi and the Southwest Territory. Long before the arrival of European settlers, the land we now know as Tennessee was primarily inhabited by the Cherokee people. One significant Cherokee village, nestled along the banks of the Little Tennessee River, bore the name "Tanasi." This term, believed to mean "meeting place" or "river bend," would eventually evolve into "Tennessee" and become the state's official name upon its admission to the Union in 1796.

What Was Tennessee Called Before it Became a State?

Georgia State

Lawrenceville, GA

Two Georgia National Guard soldiers – one a newlywed and the other a recent father – were killed in noncombatant incidents in Iraq on Wednesday.

Spc. Travis Jordan Pameni, 23, died in Baghdad after an incident at another location, the Army said.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment out of Lawrenceville, which began a mission at an undisclosed location in the Middle East in April.



Pameni was just two months shy of celebrating his first wedding anniversary with his wife, Nasiah Pameni.

William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died

“Everyone needs to know how...

National Guardsmen killed in noncombatant incidents in Iraq include young newlywed, new dad

William L. Calley Jr., the only US Army soldier to be convicted in the 1968 My Lai massacre, which saw more than 300 unarmed Vietnamese civilians killed by US soldiers in one of the most notorious war crimes in American history, has died. He was 80.

William Calley, officer convicted for his role in My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, dead at 80

War History Online

While many military bases remain in use for decades, some become abandoned and are left to fall victim to the elements of Mother Nature.

8 Abandoned Top Secret Military Bases From Around the World Revealed

The US Sun

DESIGNED to house the world’s most dangerous terrorists, GTMO – or Gitmo as it’s also known – is one of the strangest ­places on Earth. Indelibly etched on the mind as the camp where War on Terror detainees in orange jumpsuits were held, Guantanamo Bay also has a tat-filled souvenir shop. Last week, the infamous […]

I went inside Guantanamo Bay where world’s worst terrorists rot in hellhole cells… while tourists line up at McDonald’s

The immense scope of conflict witnessed in World War II surpassed all previous wars in history. Although the Great War, occurring just over two decades earlier, started global warfare among major powers, World War II unfolded on an unparalleled magnitude. This was apparent not just in the many nations directly engaged in the conflict but also in the overwhelming loss of life it resulted in.

22 Pictures That Provide A Look Back at World War II’s Human Toll

US Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock was among the most talented marksmen in history. Learn about his service during the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War Sniper So Feared, He Took Out the ‘Cobra’ Sent to Hunt Him Down

Business Insider

US officials have long identified the need for more integrated air defenses in the Pacific to stop a potential massive barrage of Chinese missiles.

US forces on Guam are facing a Chinese missile threat unlike anything else and need more air defenses with deeper magazines, Army officials say

On February 14, 1991, two F-15 pilots successfully dropped a bomb on an Iraqi helicopter mid-flight, scoring an impressive air-to-air kill.

F-15 Eagles Took Down An Iraqi Helicopter Mid-Air with A Bomb During the Gulf War

Oklahoma State

Missouri State

Military Times

The Army is looking to expand basic combat training in a move its leaders hope will meet the challenges of future wars.

As recruiting rebounds, Army to expand basic training, rebuild for war

Fort Sill, OK

Military.com

The Army is set to expand how many new recruits it can send to basic training starting in October, as officials are confident the service is digging out of a recruiting slump it has struggled with for nearly a decade.Fort Sill in Oklahoma and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri will get two additional basic training units each -- able to train an additional 4,000 new recruits each year combined, according to the service.Army officials are increasingly confident they will hit their goal of 55,000 new recruits this year. One service official with direct knowledge told Military.com that projections show the...

The Army Is Set to Expand Basic Training, Fueled by New Recruiting Momentum

Five U.S. military bases are leading the charge in America's clean energy revolution, and it's a win-win for national security and your wallet. The U.S. Department of Defense just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North Carolina and South Carolina with 100% clean electricity, according to Electrek. This $248 million deal will bring two new 135-megawatt solar farms online by September 2026, providing an estimated 4.8 million megawatt hours of clean power over 15 years.

Five U.S. military installations make electrifying changes: 'Allows the Army to contribute to a more reliable commercial grid'

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

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Army has stopped paying wages and allowances to a U.S. soldier sentenced last month to nearly four years in a Russian penal colony and may prosecute him if he returns to the United States, U.S. officials said.

Exclusive-US Army stops paying soldier imprisoned in Russia, may prosecute him

The M240 machine gun was introduced in the 1970s. Having seen use in a number of conflicts, it's favored by the US Army and Marine Corps.

Why Do Both US Marines and the Army Swear By This One Machine Gun?

The Army’s activation of a new aviation command in Alaska marks the return of local air control over two battalions in the Arctic region after a five-year hiatus, as the service works to cement its footprint in the High North. It comes as the United States military in general...

Army stands up Arctic aviation command

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Herbie J Pilato

[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."

North Carolina State

Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Woodlawn, TN

Clarksville, TN

Herndon, KY

Oak Grove, KY

Indian Mound, TN

Big Rock, TN

Palmyra, TN

Cumberland City, TN

Pembroke, KY

Bumpus Mills, TN

Cunningham, TN

Gracey, KY

Hopkinsville, KY

Trenton, KY

NewsBreak

Fort Campbell announces new barracks complex | PHOTOS

FORT CAMPBELL, KY – The 1st Brigade Combat Team “Bastogne” opened a new barracks complex on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Fort Campbell, Ky., following a ribbon...

Fort Campbell announces new barracks complex | PHOTOS

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