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Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha Beach
U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.
A jacket, a coin, a letter: Relics of Omaha Beach tell the D-Day story
Eighty years ago, Allied soldiers crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land on Normandy beaches to defeat Hitler’s regime.
By Frank A. Blazich Jr., Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation
British D-Day veteran celebrates turning 100
British D-Day veteran Bill Gladden really wants to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on June 6.
US, allies promise larger military response if Red Sea attacks persist
A coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response if Houthi assaults on commercial ships continue.
Opinion
How an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upset
In this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.
By Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert
On Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
The buildup reflects U.S. concern that the deadly fighting between Hamas and Israel could escalate into a more dangerous regional conflict.
By Tara Copp, AP
WWII medic honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
Family and supporters of Cpl. Waverly B. Woodson Jr. are also pushing for him to eventually be awarded the Medal of Honor.
The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coup
The coup designation comes with the suspension of counterterrorism assistance and military training.
By Sam Mednick and Tara Copp, AP
France to withdraw counterterrorism troops from Niger after coup
The decision came after the coup leaders said they were closing Niger’s airspace to French planes, commercial and military.
By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane, AP