WAR
THE NEW FORTY Freedom is not free.
USA Today's website has a powerful story and video aboutUSMC Cpl. Ronny "Tony" Porta that I think should be mandatory reading and viewing for every American who wants to maintain citizenship in this c...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:58 PM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Book/Documentary of the Month: A Tour of the Rhine
There are many ways to write a book on bridges, let alone do a documentary for a TV program. One can focus on one bridge and its history, but that is more for locals who are closely attached to the ...
Posted on 3/20/13 at 8:48 AM
RED RIVER ORTHODOX Assorted Church History News
Today, while taking a break, I came across some very intriguing articles that I share with you all here. I realize that is not why one comes to this site typically, but in this case, I hope you'll exc...
Posted on 2/19/13 at 10:34 PM
FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY Battles on Ice: Continuing the outdoor hockey trend
TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, will host the Mutual of Omaha Battles on Ice, an outdoor hockey doubleheader later today. First on the schedule, the Omaha Lancers take on their USHL rival, th...
Posted on 2/9/13 at 6:00 AM
IPAT NORTH DAKOTA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Home Modifications for Veterans with Disabilities
Returning home for some military members means adjusting to a disability. For some who have aged with a service related disability, needs change over time. Whichever the case may be, there are progr...
Posted on 2/4/13 at 10:20 AM
North Korea threatens 'sacred' nuclear war if attacked 
POCHEON, South Korea — North and South Korea beat the drums of war Thursday, with each threatening the other with immediate retaliation if attacked.
By Associated Press , December 23, 2010
Four decades from home: Remains of Vietnam veteran return to Fargo
Maj. Thomas Beyer died more than 40 years ago when the plane he was piloting was lost in the jungles and violence of the Vietnam War.
By Dave Olson , December 16, 2010
How did we get so deep in debt?
How did we get where we are? Why are we so deep in debt?
By Roger Campbell , December 12, 2010
Defiant North Korea fires artillery warning shots
YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea — A defiant flash of North Korean artillery within sight of the island that it attacked this week sent a warning signal to Seoul and Washington: The North is not backing down.
By Associated Press , November 26, 2010
WikiLeaks: US didn’t investigate Iraqi war abuses
LONDON – U.S. forces often failed to follow up on credible evidence that Iraqi forces mistreated, tortured and killed their captives as they battled a violent insurgency, according to accounts contained in what was purportedly the largest leak of secret information in U.S. history.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2010
War on canvas
Art shows conflicts through soldiers’ eyesPHILADELPHIA – For as long as the United States has gone to war, it has sent soldiers marching off to battle armed with paintbrushes, canvas, ink and sketchbooks.
By Associated Press , September 26, 2010
‘Understanding others’ is no substitute for national security
The author of a recent Forum opinion letter describes our national intelligence structure as “huge, uncoordinated, inefficient, possibly ineffective and certainly very expensive,” suggesting this is due to a “panicked reaction” to the thousands of deaths and mass destruction at the hands of Islamic terrorists in New York City.
By Mike Hulett , September 09, 2010
Baghdad suicide bomb hits army recruits, kills 60
BAGHDAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Tuesday among hundreds of army recruits who had gathered near a military headquarters in an attack officials said killed 60 and wounded 125, one of the bloodiest bombings in months in the Iraqi capital.
By Associated Press , August 17, 2010
Buyouts not linked to war
I am shocked to learn that somehow a buyout of flood-stricken homes has anything to do with helping to win the war in Afghanistan.
By Vern Kepler , August 07, 2010
WikiLeaks: More US documents coming on Afghan war
LONDON — The release of some 91,000 secret U.S. military documents on the Afghanistan war is just the beginning, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange promised Monday, adding that he still has thousands more Afghan files to post online.
By Associated Press , July 26, 2010
MN ceremony marks anniversary of end of WWII in Europe
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- World War II in Europe ended 65 years ago Saturday.
By Associated Press , May 08, 2010
Peace should be nation’s priority
I think peace should be in everybody’s life. Nobody wants war. War causes damage to lots of people, children, schools and homes
By Nia Dyer , December 19, 2009
Afghan troop buildup key to US surge
KABUL – President Barack Obama has his troop surge. Afghanistan’s beleaguered security forces have theirs.
By Associated Press , December 06, 2009
Senators critique $30B Afghanistan war strategy
Members of Minnesota’s and North Dakota’s congressional delegations said they have reservations about President Obama’s strategy to add 30,000 troops to the Afghanistan war effort.
December 04, 2009
Paying for troop buildup next battle
WASHINGTON – Amid soaring budget deficits, President Barack Obama is running into congressional qualms over how to pay for his troop buildup in Afghanistan. Military strategy aside, the $30 billion cost is causing concern on both sides of the aisle.
By Tom Raum, Associated Press Writer , December 03, 2009
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