MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Governor Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday in honor of World War II Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld. Hohlfeld, originally from La Crosse, lost his life in the war. His remains were identified in May and returned to Wisconsin, where they were […]
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has ordered flags to fly at half-staff Monday to honor U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. “Sgt. Jack Hohlfeld was a decorated military hero who selflessly answered the call to […]
Summary and key points: In the 1980s, the US military tested fully automatic shotguns for close combat, especially in the jungle, but these efforts largely failed. – Projects such as Special Operations Weapon (SOW), Repeating Hand-held Improved Non-rifled Ordnance (RHINO) and Close Assault Weapon System (CAWS) aimed to develop effective fully automatic shotguns, but struggled […]
Summary and key points: The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the first aircraft produced by Skunk Works under Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, played a crucial role in World War II. Some experts consider it the best fighter aircraft of World War II. – Introduced in 1941, this twin-boom fighter was known for its speed, firepower and versatility. – […]
4 minutes reading time Hawthorne Marine publishes fourth book about region’s residents killed in military conflicts Paul Chepurko, author and Hawthorne Marine, who is publishing his fourth book, “Small Town – Big Sacrifice IV,” about the region’s residents who died in American military conflicts, talks about his new book at his home. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com A […]
4 minutes reading time Hawthorne Marine publishes fourth book about region’s residents killed in military conflicts Paul Chepurko, author and Hawthorne Marine, who is publishing his fourth book, “Small Town – Big Sacrifice IV,” about the region’s residents who died in American military conflicts, talks about his new book at his home. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com A […]
These are the key developments as the war enters its 909th day. Here is the situation on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Battle Acting governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, said a woman was killed and two people injured when their car was hit by an explosive device dropped by a Ukrainian drone just outside […]
Summary and key points: Submarines have evolved into fast, stealthy and highly maneuverable platforms. Topping the list is the US Navy’s Seawolf-class submarine, the fastest and most advanced boat, capable of reaching speeds of over 35 miles per hour and diving to depths of 2,000 feet. – Following closely behind is the Virginia-class, a versatile […]
Arizona State Senator Mark Kelly on Wednesday sharply criticized former President Donald Trump for his recent comments on the awarding of the Medal of Honor. “What I’m hearing from Donald Trump are the words of a coward,” said the former US Navy captain, who is now a member of Congress, in an interview on MSNBC’s […]
CHICAGO — Democrats hope to steal veteran voters from Republicans this year and plan to emphasize their efforts to improve access to health care in the race for several key seats. At the heart of the party’s argument is the 2022 bill that expands access to health care for veterans exposed to toxins while deployed […]
