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Sense of duty fueled his Army career
Walter Plaue, 74, grew up in upstate New York and in 1947 visited the West Point Academy with his Boy Scout troop.
Author re-examines Truman's controversial decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan
"The Soldier from Independence: A Military Biography of Harry Truman" by D.M. Giangreco; Zenith Press "Hell to Pay: Operation DOWNFALL and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947" by D.M. Giangreco; Naval Institute Press Of all 20th century presidents, four led soldiers in close-combat situations.
LaFayette High School honors military veterans; retired four-star general is featured speaker
Retired four-star Gen. Ronald Griffith spoke to the students and honored guest veterans at the Veterans Day program Wednesday at LaFayette High School.
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Area native recalls 20 years in Army
Recently retired Lt. Col. Gray Cockerham, who grew up in Henry County, said the defining moment of his 20-year military career came during his first military command, during Operation Desert Storm in Iraq in 1991.
The Fourth Star: Four Generals and the Epic Struggle for the Future of the United States Army
Greg Jaffe, co-author of "The Fourth Star," talks about four generals who rose to power following the Vietnam War and ended up playing crucial roles in the planning and execution of the current Iraq War.
Topekan's roots led to general's star
Charles Taylor was promoted to brigadier general on Oct. 30. Pictured from left to right are Lt.
Lt. Col. Leafaina Tavai-Yahn makes promotion list for Colonel
Congressman Faleomavaega yesterday offered his personal congratulations to Lt. Col. Leafaina Olive Tavai-Yahn for her selection for promotion to Colonel in the U.S. Army.
India rising global military power: US think tank
Moving itself from an era of "non-aligned" to "poly-alignment" India has emerged as a regional military power and is inching towards becoming a global one, a US military think-tank has said.
Major Smith and Iraqi children during a humanitarian mission with Iraqi forces. During this mission the advisor team and Iraqi soldiers distributed clothing and toys donated by people in the United States, medicine, and school supplies.
St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, MO
The economic engine that drives St. Joseph can be likened to a patchwork quilt, and one piece people don't often think about is Fort Leavenworth.
DEMOCRATS Gordon M. Johnson Age: 59 Hometown: Englewood Family: Married, three children, one grandchild Occupation: Consultant Education: Bachelor's degree in social science, St.
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Program gives journalists a feel for Army life
In dawn's fog at Fort Leavenworth Army base in Kansas, dozens of Army majors grunted and sweated through pushups, jumping jacks, sprints and power walks -- leaving most of our band of embedded journalists trying to keep up but huffing behind.
St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, MO
Maj. Zachery Kerns is a 1993 Central High School graduate who proudly wears the Special Forces green beret.
Soldiers "Reachback" for Continuous Learning and Engagement
By Patrick Devlin Military training, unlike most other types of professional training, is about life and death.
Army Col. honored for distinguished career
U.S.i3 4 Army Col. Burdett K. Thompson, a former Franklin County resident, was presented the 2009 Ferrum College Distinguished Alumni Award during a recent meeting of the association.
Scholar rethinks Jacksons flank attack at Chancellorsville
Stonewall Jackson's flank attack against Union troops at Chancellorsville, Va., in the spring of 1863 may have been his last great victory.
Most expensive race for Vancouver mayor too close to call
A mayoral election in Washington's fourth largest city usually has the attention-getting impact of an autumn riffle across the Columbia River.
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Michael A. Lytle, CMI-III, FACFE Honored for Accomplishments in Forensic Science
BROWNSVILLE, TX, October 13, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Michael A. Lytle, CMI-III, FACFE, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of forensic science.
Womack relinquishes command ... more
Friday, October 16, 2009 Womack relinquishes command Story date: Oct. 16, 2009 Col.
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations.
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