How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII
Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.
By Stanley Weintraub
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‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for years
A now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.
By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse
How the ‘Brush-Off Club’ helped jilted WWII troops cope with Jody
The misery-loves-company club even featured critical, board-style roles, such as chief crier and chief consoler.
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
Pentagon didn’t adequately track funds sent to Chinese research labs
Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens.
By Zamone Perez
Six decades later, Marine Vietnam veteran awarded Silver Star
Lance Cpl. Milo Plank Jr.’s actions likely saved the life of a Marine who would receive the Medal of Honor for his heroics in the same battle.
By Todd South