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Air Force veteran celebrating 100th birthday

Nation World

UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

Chandler served aboard a British motor torpedo boat that was part of a flotilla of British vessels that escorted U.S. Army soldiers to Omaha and Utah beaches.
Nation World

More than 800 veterans kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges

Under “don't ask, don't tell,” thousands saw their military service ended without an honorable discharge, meaning they missed out on key military benefits.
Nation World

Harris slams Trump for suggesting military handle 'enemy from within' as they vie for Pennsylvania

She argued that Trump's comments in a Fox News interview are the latest example of threatening rhetoric from the former president.
Crime

Ex-US Army soldier from Stow asks for maximum 40 years in prison but gets a 14-year term for trying to aid ISIS

Cole Bridges, 24, pleaded guilty last year to attempting to help the terrorist group kill American servicemembers. He told a judge, 'I know what I did was wrong.'
Cleveland

Civil War dog to be commemorated with statue in Cleveland's Public Square

Harvey, the beloved canine mascot of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War, will be commemorated with a statue on Public Square in Cleveland.
Cleveland

Civil War dog to be commemorated with statue in Cleveland's Public Square

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument announced plans to install a statue of Harvey, the canine mascot of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in downtown Cleveland.
Cuyahoga County

Remains of Korean War veteran to be buried in Bedford more than 70 years after his death

Sgt. John Ryhter went missing in action in Dec. 1950 as his unit was engaged in combat actions during the Korean War.
Military News

Pearl Harbor veteran whose remains were unidentified for 78 years finally laid to rest

Ralph Henry Keil died during the 1941 attack, but his remains were unidentified for nearly 80 years.
National

'I believe she set him up' | Former UMHB football player killed in Killeen, mom shares about the death of her son

Sandra Williams believes her son, Larry Kidd Jr. was killed because of a love triangle. A Fort Cavazos soldier is a suspect in the murder.
Military News

'Everybody's favorite daughter' | 19-year-old cadet found dead at U.S. Air Force Academy

Avery Koonce was a graduate of Thrall High School before enrolling at the U.S. Air Force Academy this year.
Military News

Marine goes missing just weeks after sister's tragic death

Family members are desperately searching for Juan Merlos, 36, whose younger sister was killed last month during Hurricane Beryl.