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Pearl Harbor survivor and ‘world’s oldest conductor’ dies at 104
Pearl Harbor survivor, Navy band French horn player and the Guinness World Record holder for oldest conductor, Frank Emond, died earlier this week.
Quantico COVID-19 posters echo World War II and French resistance against Nazi Germany
“Marines are used to being on the frontlines of the fight, but this time our healthcare workers and other essential workers are the ones out there risking their lives by facing exposure to the virus on a daily basis."
By Shawn Snow
2 US sailors on French carrier test positive for COVID-19
The sailors have been removed from the ship and “are receiving excellent host nation medical care at French facilities.”
By Jon Simkins
France pulls military out of Iraq amid virus concerns
The country is maintaining military operations in Kuwait and Qatar.
Pompeo stresses NATO’s importance in Germany visit; meets with troops at Grafenwoehr
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his German counterpart stressed the close ties between their two countries Thursday, batting away talk of trans-Atlantic friction and insisting that the NATO alliance that both are part of remains relevant today.
By Frank Jordans, The Associated Press
Statue of 1st black fighter pilot unveiled at Robins Air Force Base
A black fighter pilot who fought for the French Foreign Legion during World War I was honored with a statue at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.
A 94-year-old WWII veteran receives France’s top honor
A 94-year-old World War II veteran from Indiana has received France's highest military honor for his wartime service.
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran Henry Ochsner dies at 96
World War II veteran Henry Ochsner, who landed on the beach at Normandy on D-Day and later received the French government’s highest honor for his service, has died. He was 96.
From D-Day to Nazi defeat: Marking World War II milestones
After D-Day, U.S. troops took part in another major but often overlooked operation that is commemorated this week.
Gliderman lost to history found in Louisiana: France awards WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran its Legion of Honor
"Hitler stole the Champagne from the French,” he said. "So, we took it back."
By Kristine Froeba