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An authentic World War II Sherman tank will lead a parade of vintage military armored vehicles in the Old Bethpage-based ...
Europe was finally quiet. Planes no longer dropped bombs, tanks sat stationary, rattling machine guns fell silent. After six ...
In the annals of Indian military history, few rulers stand as tall as Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sher-e-Punjab, or "Lion of ...
Two veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning’s program on the History of ...
It’s no exaggeration to say food from the Friendship Train kept countless people from starving that winter. It’s also no ...
Former platoon sergeant John Skeen was awarded the Knight of the Legion to celebrate 80 years since the Allied forces ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - 106-year-old Platoon Sergeant John Skeen received the Knight of the Legion award from the French consulate on Thursday. He was escorted by deputies of the Manatee County ...
Platoon Sgt. John Skeen has received a countless honors, including a Purple Heart, for his service in World War II, yet Skeen ...
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office escorted Sgt. John Skeen to the Elks Lodge in Lakewood Ranch on Thursday, where he was ...
French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony in Paris on Thursday marking the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) ...
French President Emmanuel Macron awards French WWII resistant Jean Daikhowski with the Legion of Honor during ceremonies ...