Two Civil War soldiers who infiltrated Confederate territory to steal a train and destroy the enemy railroad system will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. Pvt. Philip Shadrach and Pvt. George Wilson, members of the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, are finally set...

Civil War soldiers to get Medal of Honor for Confederate train raid

Florida State

The Navy destroyer Mason returned home to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, on Monday after more than eight months of deployment, in which it “faced unprecedented attacks” from Iran-backed-Houthi rebels, the sea service said. Deployed as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, Mason was one of...

After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home

The criminal investigative arms of the Pentagon and the U.S. Army descended on Florida last week to execute search warrants, officials confirmed to Army Times. The raid took place June 25 and involved multiple facilities of the Orlando-based Cole Engineering Services, that company confirmed. Cole Engineering is located in the same office park housing the Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, or PEO STRI. Officials would not confirm whether the office was involved in the raid, or if other companies and entities were also a part of it.

Military investigators raid contractors near Army’s training HQ

Texas State

The commanding officer of a 2008 tour in Afghanistan that included then-U.S. Army Major Troy Nehls told The Texas Tribune that he recalls awarding the now-congressman his second Bronze Star award. That award — which recognizes service members who show heroism in the field — has been called into question...

Congressman’s former commander confirms disputed Bronze Star

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Carson City, NV

Seven months after suing the United States for damages, a civilian engineer who says she was raped in her cabin by the civilian skipper of the Navy expeditionary fast transport Carson City in 2021 has been told she must instead petition the Department of Labor for worker’s compensation to resolve the matter.

Mariner alleging rape on sealift ship must apply for worker’s comp

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

A group of Republican lawmakers sent Army leaders a message on June 28 urging them to address the current state of the service’s barracks conditions, according to a letter shared with Military Times. That letter, addressed to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, emphasized...

Republican lawmakers urge Army leaders to improve barracks conditions

Naval aviators: We want to hear why you are leaving – or staying – in the service. As the Navy offers hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep aviators Navy, we want to learn what issues your community is facing. What is preventing aviators from remaining in the...

Are you a naval aviator? We want to hear from you

Marines on Okinawa, Japan, have received their first batch of amphibious combat vehicles ― the Corps’ upgrade for the assault amphibious vehicle that has been in service since the Vietnam-era. III Marine Expeditionary Force received the shipment of amphibious combat vehicles at Naha Military Port on Saturday, according...

First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in Okinawa

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – CityMD, a prominent urgent care provider operating approximately 177 clinics across New Jersey and New York, has agreed to a $12.04 million settlement with the federal government. The settlement resolves allegations of falsely billing the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) for COVID-19 tests administered to insured individuals under a program intended for the uninsured.

CityMD Settles $12M False Claims Allegations in COVID-19 Testing

Los Angeles, CA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to find any traction in 2023. While there is no questioning the greatness of Anthony Davis and LeBron James, the rest of the roster never stepped up. This offseason, the Lakers are reportedly aggressively trying to add another star, but any championship roster is defined by the pieces around those stars. The Lakers re-signed one of those pieces today. Guard Max Christie is coming back to the team on a four-year deal.

Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Promising Young Guard To 4-Year Deal

The Marines have gone digital with how jarheads can report barracks maintenance problems. The full implementation of QSR Max simplifies the process for Marines to submit maintenance requests directly to the USMC Max system, according to a Tuesday press release. The system uses QR codes posted in their barracks that...

Marines implement new QR code system to report barracks problems

L.A. TACO

The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Norfolk, VA

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Washington, DC

A retired Navy admiral pleaded not guilty Monday in a Washington, D.C., federal courtroom to criminal charges involving an alleged bribery scheme that played out while he was still in uniform. Retired Adm. Robert Burke, a former vice chief of naval operations, pleaded not guilty Monday, as did his co-defendants,...

Retired admiral pleads not guilty in federal bribery case

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10 soldiers will compete for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics

A total of ten service members will compete on behalf of the United States at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris — and they...

10 soldiers will compete for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics

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