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Veteran John Waller, who served in Europe during WWII, poses at his home, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, Virginia Beach, Va.

Documentary follows 96-year-old World War II veteran’s return of portrait stolen in France

The documentary "The Silent Soldier and the Portrait" delves into two secrets World War II veteran John Waller kept.

By Stacy Parker, The Virginian-Pilot via the AP

3 years ago

It’s been a bad week on social media for military appreciation

For a nation enamored with supporting our troops, we sure seem to know very little about the individuals being supported.

By Jon Simkins and Davis Winkie

4 years ago

Army and DoD post image of Nazi war criminal to commemorate Battle of the Bulge

“We regret the use of the photograph of Joachim Peiper. The intent was to tell the full story of the Battle of the Bulge, which will continue here, by explaining the incredible odds that were stacked up against the American Soldier by the time the reserve was called in on 18 Dec,” the Army airborne unit tweeted Tuesday morning.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The Navy named its next warship after this city

Designed to replace aging Whidbey Island-class vessels, the Navy wants to buy 13 of these new San Antonio-class variants.

By Navy Times staff

5 years ago

Pentagon plans tests of long-banned types of missiles

The Pentagon plans to begin flight tests this year of two types of missiles that have been banned for more than 30 years by a treaty from which both the United States and Russia are expected to withdraw in August, defense officials said Wednesday.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Four Chaplains Day marks anniversary of heroic chaplains’ last sacrifice for others

On this day in 1943, four Army chaplains gave their lives to save servicemen aboard the SS Dorchester.

By Nicole Bauke

6 years ago

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