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D-Day veteran and TikTok star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102

Larson was among the nearly 160,000 Allied troops who stormed the Normandy shore on June 6, 1944, surviving machine-gun fire when he landed on Omaha Beach.

By Angela Charlton, The Associated Press

8 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran

The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran.

By Claire Barrett

2 months ago

US government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates, particularly among veterans

The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and acknowledge daily stresses in people's lives.

5 years ago

Independence Day military flyovers to go over DC, 4 other cities

Military aircraft will fly over D.C., four other U.S. cities to celebrate Independence Day.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020

Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

5 years ago

Second lady Karen Pence, a Marine mom, takes key role in veterans suicide prevention effort

The military mom will spearhead a White House campaign on veterans mental health and suicide prevention in coming months.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Long-awaited report on veterans suicide calls for public awareness campaign, better research tools

The roadmap also calls for more community partnerships and broader discussion about safe storage of guns for veterans dealing with mental health problems.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

D-Day at 76: Celebrations in France have been canceled for the first time since 1945

D-Day Celebrations around the world have been modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Zach England

5 years ago

Trump promises again to ‘bring our soldiers home’ from Afghanistan

The comments come as military commanders are preparing new withdrawal plans for the White House.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

UN probe: North and South Korea violated armistice in gunfire exchange

A U.N. investigation into a recent exchange of gunfire between the two Koreas has determined that both countries violated the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, the American-led U.N. Command said Tuesday.

5 years ago

Honor the memory of the fallen by supporting those they leave behind

The father of one of the four fallen U.S. soldiers killed in a 2017 ambush in Niger admonishes the military to support and protect families and teammates of the fallen with every resource available.

By Henry Black

5 years ago

This Memorial Day, remember the ‘others’

There is no shortage of heroes to honor this Memorial Day, whether they were killed on the battlefield or in service during peace time, says the author of this commentary.

By James W. "Bill" Oxford

5 years ago

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D-Day veteran and TikTok star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102

Larson was among the nearly 160,000 Allied troops who stormed the Normandy shore on June 6, 1944, surviving machine-gun fire when he landed on Omaha Beach.

Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran

The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran.

US government launches campaign to reduce high suicide rates, particularly among veterans

The federal government launched a broad national campaign Tuesday aimed at reducing high suicide rates, urging the public to reach out to others, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, and acknowledge daily stresses in people's lives.

Independence Day military flyovers to go over DC, 4 other cities

Military aircraft will fly over D.C., four other U.S. cities to celebrate Independence Day.

Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020

Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

Second lady Karen Pence, a Marine mom, takes key role in veterans suicide prevention effort

The military mom will spearhead a White House campaign on veterans mental health and suicide prevention in coming months.

Long-awaited report on veterans suicide calls for public awareness campaign, better research tools

The roadmap also calls for more community partnerships and broader discussion about safe storage of guns for veterans dealing with mental health problems.

D-Day at 76: Celebrations in France have been canceled for the first time since 1945

D-Day Celebrations around the world have been modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump promises again to ‘bring our soldiers home’ from Afghanistan

The comments come as military commanders are preparing new withdrawal plans for the White House.

UN probe: North and South Korea violated armistice in gunfire exchange

A U.N. investigation into a recent exchange of gunfire between the two Koreas has determined that both countries violated the armistice that ended the 1950-53 Korean War, the American-led U.N. Command said Tuesday.

Honor the memory of the fallen by supporting those they leave behind

The father of one of the four fallen U.S. soldiers killed in a 2017 ambush in Niger admonishes the military to support and protect families and teammates of the fallen with every resource available.

This Memorial Day, remember the ‘others’

There is no shortage of heroes to honor this Memorial Day, whether they were killed on the battlefield or in service during peace time, says the author of this commentary.

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