By Oliver North Washington, DC, December 7, 2013 – Seventy-two years ago today, Commander Mitsuo Fuchida led an airborne strike force of 49 “Kate” bombers, 40 torpedo bombers, 51 “Val” dive-bombers and 43 “Zeke” fighters on the first wave of…
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More US troops than planned to stay in Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says the United States will keep as many as 1,000 more troops in Afghanistan than planned for the first part of 2015. The U.S. decided to keep additional forces in the country temporarily because planned…
Military provides details on killing of general in Afghanistan
On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Harold Greene was shot and killed in Afghanistan. The act of single shooter, who was apparently working alone, made history as the major general became the highest-ranking U.S. military officer to…
US troops have immunity in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Washington has an agreement with Baghdad on privileges and immunities for the growing number of troops based in Iraq who are helping in the fight against the Islamic State group, the new U.S. ambassador said Thursday. In…
Attempt to rescue American Hostage was a “No-go”
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says a hostage rescue mission last month in Yemen failed to liberate American Luke Somers because he was not present at the targeted location. The Pentagon press secretary, Rear Adm. John Kirby, said in a brief…
Valor Thief: “Catch me if you can”
A man who uses the YouTube name johnnyb34434 has called out all active duty military and veterans to “catch me if you can.” He claims that he regularly steals valor and there is nothing anyone can do about it. He describes how…
