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He began his singing career by singing gospel music at his local church in Indianapolis when he was only 4 years old.

Bruce Braley is a persistent fellow. In 2007, the U.S. 1st District representative repeatedly demanded to know why members of the Iowa Army National Guard's Waterloo-headquartered 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry ...

A Hawai'i soldier killed Sunday in Afghanistan was trying to save fellow soldiers under fire at a remote outpost, his father said yesterday.

Arlington County fire officials say they would like to see no delay in calling 911 when there is an emergency.

We live in solemn times in many ways. Our country is in a divisive war that is resoundingly unpopular with the masses.

UNLEASHED Mainman On New Material, Music Video, DVD And Upcoming Documentary - June 3, 2008 Lucem Fero recently published an interview with UNLEASHED frontman Johnny Hedlund , conducted by Welsh interviewer ...

A U.S. Army sergeant originally from Castleton died in Iraq, but of injuries not related to combat, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.

The Archbishop of York's parachute jump for a military charity was cancelled today when his prayers for good weather went unanswered.

“He was just so compassionate ... he was an incredibly loving and honorable man.”

As a drill instructor at Ma-rine Corps Recruit Depot Par-ris Island, Luke Mercardante trained more than 1,200 men, turning them from civilians into Marines.Later, at Camp Lejeune, Mer-cardante visited the ... via Jacksonville Daily News

Baby-faced military men prepare to do damage in complex paintings David Jager SCOTT WATERS at Craig Scott Gallery to March 30. via Now Toronto

“I think they underestimate teachers”

They brought speeches, sported matching T-shirts and carried signs. More than 200 teachers, principals, parents and classified staff from Modesto City Schools came prepared to tell the Board of Education what ... via Modesto Bee

“They're very simple, but we're not listening when they come back to us in NIOSH reports. Firefighters want the risk -- it's thrilling to them. So we're going to have to appeal to another side, to their emotions. Emotion does change behavior.”

Approximately 80 of the fire service's most well-known leaders met in San Diego Monday and Tuesday for the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System Stakeholders' Symposium. via Fire Rescue Magazine

“He did not want them practicing and drilling in a highly visible area.”

Berkeley's troop-bashing virus has spread to Ohio. Looks like the mayor of Toledo hates the Marines. via Michele Malkin

“But, I'm comfortable with the training we've received and we're fully prepared for deployment.”

Vicky MacDonald knows homemade cookies have a way of bringing comfort. The Farmington Hills mother did what she always does for her son, William MacDonald, 25, and his fellow soldiers in the Michigan Army ... via Hometown Life

“I know it makes some people uncomfortable, this decision”

After Lincoln Fire Capt. Jeanne Pashalek was promoted to deputy chief last month, a 29-year veteran of the department decided to picket the mayor's office. via Lincoln Journal Star