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Impacts of Strait of Hormuz tensions stifle searches for US missing in Laos

The ripple effects of the Iran war have spread to Laos, where fuel shortages have forced the cancellation or curtailment of searches by U.S recovery teams.

By Richard Sisk

4 weeks ago

Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria

Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population.

7 months ago

He was awarded a Silver Star for a battle the US said never happened

On Aug. 11, 2025, 57 years after the battle, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced the recovery of James Henry Calfee from Lima Site 85.

By Richard Sisk

7 months ago

Troops exposed to Agent Orange outside of Vietnam could be in line for presumptive benefits

A new measure introduced Thursday would cover veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia during the Vietnam War.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Should this airman receive the Medal of Honor for Laos battle? A congressman thinks so

Then-Maj. Philip Conran continued to fight and lead his men even after being severely wounded in the leg -- and he didn't even mention his injury until he had lost all feeling there.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

Look what’s in Russia’s latest blockbuster movie

Russia gets dozens of T-34 battle tanks it says are combat ready.

7 years ago