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VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
Iraqi militia commander vows to avenge deaths in US strike; drone shot down near embassy
Also Monday, a drone was shot down near the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad after midnight. There were no casualties.
Trump calls for Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley to be fired
The former president accused Milley working to "impress the radical left" rather than focus on the military.
US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacks
In response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.
By Howard Altman
Marine security guards in Vietnam save young boy from drowning
Two Marine sergeants were off-duty when they saw a crowded boat flip over in the river.
By Philip Athey
He took them captive in Iraq 30 years ago. Now, they’re fighting for his citizenship
Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.
By Harm Venhuizen
Air Force continues to pound ISIS targets in Iraq
The attacks destroyed two ISIS camps and two caves, killing at least two ISIS fighters, Iraqi officials say.
By Howard Altman
Book excerpt: ‘The Spymaster of Baghdad’
“The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS” is the dramatic yet intimate account of how a covert Iraqi intelligence unit called “the Falcons” came together against all odds to defeat ISIS.
By Margaret Coker
Pentagon not yet placing blame for three rocket attacks on Iraq bases housing US troops
The attacks have wounded Americans, but there are no threats of revenge thus far.
Rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, no casualties
Two Iraqi security officials said one rocket fell within the perimeter of the vast U.S. Embassy complex.
Capitol Police: We didn’t order National Guard troops to move to parking garage
Late Thursday night, National Guard leadership confirmed that troops were able to leave the garage and return to the Capitol.
By Howard Altman