More than 700 years ago, Kublai Khan, founder of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), ordered the construction of a new capital. Around Qionghua Island, now part of Beijing's Beihai Park, a vast imperial city took shape, laying the foundations for Beijing's emergence as…
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Legendary singer and dancer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker will be honored by the City of Miami Beach, where she refused to perform before a segregated audience at the now defunct Copa City nightclub during the…
Hundreds of poppy markers replace worn wooden posts at museum and archives Some of the placards, bearing the names of the more than 500 of the county’s war dead, also had misspellings or duplicate names.“I proposed doing a full redesign,…
The Oregon Dunes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a Community Service Award to Cal Applebee at its October 23 meeting, recognizing his dedication to Florence and his efforts to honor and support veterans. The award was presented…
Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from the City of Rye. Learn more about how…
mydailyrecord.com SANFORD — Central Carolina Community College is holding a Veterans Day event to celebrate, honor, and thank United States veterans for their patriotism, service and sacrifices. The event is free and open to the public. It is set to…
GREAT LAKES (NNS) – Seaman Christopher Harper graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Nov. 5, 2026. Harper, 42, of Marathon, Florida, arrived at boot camp 25 years after he first dreamed of the…
Much of this year has been dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th anniversary—and at the highest level, veterans have shaped the nation’s history and heritage by securing independence, defending democratic ideals and building the country’s civic foundation. Veterans have historically filled…
Published 4:59 am Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (BANKS) — Patrick Oakes started in the Oregon Army National Guard 13 years ago and, since then, the 35-year-old high school teacher said it’s been a labor of love for a man who simply wants to serve. “I’ve…
The programme, aimed at strengthening the Indian Army’s engagement with veterans and their families while familiarising the younger generation with the region’s military history, was presided over by Major General Tushar Sharma, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Counter…
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