MILITARY
A Native Memorial
On Sunday I was driving south on County Road 18 near Red Wing, MN. Hilly and green, I was enjoying the scenery despite the lousy weather when I saw a middle-aged woman in military gear standing along ...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 8:16 AM
Oslo, Minn., site of Sandy Puttbrese benefit today
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, a benefit at the Oslo (Minn.) Community Center will provide a spaghetti feed, bake sale and silent auction, all toward helping Oslo American legion Auxiliary member and G...
Posted on 11/18/12 at 11:01 AM
Future education center in D.C. will honor N.D. veterans
Editors Note: This story is part of an occasional series about the nations commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. President Barack Obama recently proclaimed May 28, 2012, through No...
Posted on 7/21/12 at 5:40 AM
Review of 'Dress Gray' by William A. Ekberg and Susie Ekberg Risher
Editors note: Gail Gabrielson is one of our Book Nook bloggers and writes The Book Bag blog. Below is an excerpt from her review of Dress Gray by William A. Ekberg and Susie Ekberg Risher. Read her r...
Posted on 7/20/11 at 9:58 AM
They've gone away
I met the young wife of a soldier the other day as she stood by a road trying to catch a last glimpse of her husband as he rode by in a bus. He was leaving on a year-long deployment, and she was waiti...
Posted on 6/3/11 at 3:04 PM
Joint Chiefs chairman visits embattled nuke base
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reassured hundreds of airmen Monday that recent nuclear weapons missteps at their North Dakota base would be corrected, but he didn’t elaborate on the “failures of leadership” he blames for causing the problems.By By James MacPherson, Associated Press , June 18, 2013
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to visit ND base
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Monday.June 17, 2013
GF base closes family activity center
GRAND FORKS — The Parent & Child Center at Grand Forks Air Force Base will close Monday because of financial difficulties associated with sequestration, according to the base.By Forum News Service , June 15, 2013
Soldier known for fight against cancer dies
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. — Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Rosemount soldier who became an inspiration to many as he battled terminal cancer for nearly three years, died shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a post on his Caringbridge site.By Forum News Service , June 15, 2013
‘Operation True Grit’ soldier has died
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. -- Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Rosemount soldier who became an inspiration to many as he battled terminal cancer for nearly three years, died shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to a post on his CaringBridge site.By Forum News Service , June 14, 2013
OSS commander at Minot Air Force Base relieved
Officials at Minot Air Force Base say the 91st Missile Wing's operations support squadron commander is being replaced because a loss of confidence in his ability to provide necessary leadership.By Associated Press , June 13, 2013
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to visit ND base
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Monday.By Associated Press , June 13, 2013
Legal clinic for vets set in Fargo
A drop-in legal clinic for veterans will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Fargo Veteran Affairs Health Care System in Fargo.June 12, 2013
Nicaragua rushes on for canal deal with Chinese
Nicaragua is plowing ahead with a plan to dig a Chinese-funded rival to the Panama Canal across the midriff of the country, fast-tracking a proposal through the ruling party-controlled congress despite a lack of details about the $40 billion project.By Associated Press , June 11, 2013
Fort Hood suspect's paralysis could slow trial
The paralysis-related health problems of the Army psychologist charged with carrying out the deadly attack on Fort Hood could significantly slow the pace of his upcoming court-martial, including delays for stretch breaks and fewer daily hours for testimony.By Associated Press , June 09, 2013
U.S. Navy to name ship after N.D. capital of Bismarck
The U.S. Navy is naming one of its new ships after North Dakota’s capital. The USNS Bismarck will be a high-speed transport vessel, the military said. Such ships serve a variety of roles, from providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to supporting special operations forces.June 08, 2013
US Navy to name ship after ND capital of Bismarck
The U.S. Navy is naming one of its new ships after North Dakota's capital.June 07, 2013
Memorial March set for Sunday
North Dakota National Guard family members will host the 6th annual “Memorial Road March” Sunday in remembrance of all service members killed in action in the global war on terrorism. The march also honors all of the military members currently serving and veterans.June 06, 2013
Spain seeks US help to slim down overweight sub
A new, Spanish-designed submarine has a weighty problem: The vessel is more than 70 tons too heavy, and officials fear if it goes out to sea, it will not be able to surface.By Associated Press , June 05, 2013
ND Guard to host lawmakers at training center
The North Dakota National Guard is slated to host state lawmakers Thursday at the Camp Grafton Training Center at Devils Lake.June 05, 2013
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