MILITARY
Honor Flight Northland fundraiser Saturday
The All American Club is providing the spaghetti and the Blue Water Big Band is providing the music for a fundraiser on Saturday afternoon. The event, which is to raise money for Honor Flight Northla...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 1:54 PM
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
McCain: Obama 'missing in action' in aiding Syrians (with video)
FARGO - During his visit to Fargo's Air National Guard base today, Arizona Sen. John McCain also elaborated on his recent remarks about America's lack of involvement in Syria. McCain, the ranking R...
Posted on 6/9/12 at 6:08 PM
68th anniversary of D-Day
American troops and supply vehicles splash ashore on the French coast during the D-Day invasion, in the wake of long lines of soldiers already moving inland (visible in the distance) on June 6, 1944. ...
Posted on 6/6/12 at 9:33 AM
Remembering Our Troops during Tax Season
As tax season approaches, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of some unique benefits that are available to the brave men and women serving in our Armed Services. Heroes Earned Retirement Oppor...
Posted on 4/4/12 at 3:32 PM
'Victory or Death' letter returns to the Alamo
A plea for help penned in 1836 by the commander of the besieged rebel Texas forces at the Alamo, in which he vowed "Victory or Death," returns to old Spanish mission for the first time Friday.By Michael Graczyk, Associated Press , February 21, 2013
Private US firms take major role vs. cyberattacks
When Kevin Mandia, a retired military cybercrime investigator, decided to expose China as a primary threat to U.S. computer networks, he didn't have to consult with American diplomats in Beijing or declassify tactics to safely reveal government secrets.By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press , February 21, 2013
Pentagon notifies Congress of likely furloughs
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told Congress on Wednesday that if automatic government spending cuts kick in on March 1 he may be compelled to furlough the "vast majority" of the Defense Department's 800,000 civilian workers.By Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer , February 20, 2013
In fact-based films, how much fiction is OK?
The scene: Tehran's Mehrabad airport, January 1980. Six U.S. diplomats, disguised as a fake sci-fi film crew, are about to fly to freedom with their CIA escorts. But suddenly there's a moment of panic in what had been a smooth trip through the airport.By Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer , February 20, 2013
Commercial cyberspying offers rich payoff
For state-backed cyberspies such as a Chinese military unit implicated by a U.S. security firm in a computer crime wave, hacking foreign companies can produce high-value secrets ranging from details on oil fields to advanced manufacturing technology.By Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer , February 20, 2013
US security firm alleges massive Chinese hacking
Cyberattacks that stole massive amounts of information from military contractors, energy companies and other key industries in the U.S. and elsewhere have been traced to the doorstep of a Chinese military unit, a U.S. security firm alleged Tuesday.By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press , February 19, 2013
In the service
Army 1st Lt. David B. Ball has returned to the U.S. after deployment overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.February 19, 2013
Nukewatch: All Lake Superior mystery barrels should go
An official with Nukewatch in Wisconsin says all of the Department of Defense munitions barrels dumped during the Cold War into Lake Superior should be removed.By By Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 11, 2013
More cities offering veterans free transit
Three areas of the state are now offering free bus passes to disabled veterans.By By Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 08, 2013
Congress considers putting limits on drone strikes
Uncomfortable with the Obama administration's use of deadly drones, a growing number in Congress is looking to limit America's authority to kill suspected terrorists, even U.S. citizens.By Lara Jakes, AP National Security Writer , February 06, 2013
All female Air National Guard crew takes flight
A Wisconsin Air National Guard helicopter that flew over the state today was operated by an all-female crew.By By Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio , February 04, 2013
Textbook study faults Israelis and Palestinians
Both Israeli and Palestinian schoolbooks largely present one-sided narratives of the conflict between the two peoples and tend to ignore the existence of the other side, but rarely resort to demonization, a U.S. State Department-funded study released Monday said.By Diaa Hadid, Karin Laub, Associated Press , February 04, 2013
Lake Superior barrels contained explosives, Red Cliff Band finds
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa says it found still-active explosives in barrels of military waste retrieved this summer from Lake Superior.By John Myers , February 02, 2013
Patty Andrews of Andrews Sisters dies at 94
By Bob Thomas, Associated Press Writer , January 31, 2013
Harry's Afghan downtime: movies, candy trades
Prince Harry's off-duty time in Afghanistan appeared to be full of war movies, board games and elaborate candy trades.By The Associated Press , January 28, 2013
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