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In South Korea, a town of Kims _ and an unusual shared history

NONSAN, South Korea -- Many of his students are Kims. So are his fellow teachers, an elementary school alumnus and the owners of restaurants and pubs that he patronizes in his small farming village....

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In S. Korea, a town of Kims _ and an unusual shared history

Many of his students are Kims. So are his fellow teachers, an elementary school alumnus and the owners of restaurants and pubs that he patronizes in his small farming village. Lots of Kims in his...

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Homefront letters forever link Pennsylvania to World War II

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Tribune News Service) -- The bundles of letters are in remarkable condition for their age, yellowed but not brittle or fragile. Handwritten in flowing and legible script -- a testament...

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World War II injury sparks shared history for 2 families

WILSON, N.C. (AP) - A friendship forged in the heat of war has connected two families - one in France and another in North Carolina - across an ocean and through three generations. The link is James...

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Governor McCrory Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Winter (DPS - North...

(Source: DPS - North Carolina Department of Public Safety) Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory has declared November 29 through December 5 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North...

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Connecting ‘Aussie Family Nicholson’ at sea (Inmarsat plc)

(Source: Inmarsat plc) Connecting 'Aussie Family Nicholson' at sea 30 November 2015: Chris 'Nico' Nicholson, former Olympic sailor and four-time competitor in the Volvo Ocean Race , is taking on a new...

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The only civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg

Of the 23,049 Union casualties (3,155 killed, 14,529 wounded and 5,365 missing in action) and the 28,063 Confederate casualties (3,903 killed, 18,735 wounded, and 5,425 missing in action) at the battle...

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National Guard Bureau leaders visit troops in Kosovo (The United States Army)

(Source: The United States Army) CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo (Nov. 25, 2015) -- U.S. Service members supporting NATO's peacekeeping mission in Kosovo represent the military force that America needs today,...

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Colorado Springs World War II hero Maj. Henry 'Duke' Boswell has died

Colorado Springs resident and World War II Army veteran Maj. Henry "Duke" Boswell died Saturday. He was 91. He was a...

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Colorado Springs World War II veteran Maj. Henry 'Duke' Boswell has died

Colorado Springs resident and World War II Army veteran Maj. Henry "Duke" Boswell died Saturday. He was 91. He was a...

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As names of dead reverberate, French leader promises action

PARIS — A subdued France paid homage on Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attack that gripped Paris in fear and mourning, honoring each of the 130 dead by name as the president pledged to...

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France honours attack victims in city subdued by mourning

A subdued France paid homage Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attacks that gripped Paris in fear and mourning, honoring each of the 130 dead by name as the president pledged to "destroy the...

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Beasting death: sergeant cries as he describes 'horrible' scene

At inquest, Sgt Russell Price describes Pte Gavin Williams thrashing around after collapsing, and apologises to his family...

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The Sino-British Club, a unique inter-cultural initiative created in post-war...

In today’s post-racial world, personal connections forged across diverse cultural backgrounds are taken for granted. Nevertheless, common points of contact must be found before meaningful friendships...

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A slice of history: English author shows life in British era through family...

CHENNAI: A rich repository of the fascinating accounts of five generations of women, 'A Grandmother's Legacy' by English author Jenny Mallin, is not only a recipe book but also a memoir of the life of...

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Kinship, Family Ties Play Role in Jihadist Recruiting

Jamie Dettmer BRUSSELS, BELGIUM— Politicians often point to large-scale political events and social factors, from Western intervention in the Mideast to high youth unemployment, to try to explain why...

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War And Peace (BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation)

(Source: BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation) Pierre Bezukhov (Paul Dano) Pierre is an outcast. The awkward, illegitimate son of a dazzlingly wealthy Count, he was educated abroad but returns to...

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Funeral for Colorado Springs World War II veteran draws hundreds

About 200 Colorado Springs mourners marveled Friday at how Army Maj. Duke Boswell survived his 20s. The 92-year-old, who died Nov. 29, survived four parachute jumps in World War II combat with the 82nd...

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National Guard dedicates memorial to fallen soldiers

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. — U.S. Army Sgt. Raymond Henry vividly remembers the blast from an enemy improvised explosive device that picked him up and tossed him from behind his .50 caliber machine gun, clear...

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POW's WWII dog tag makes its way to Georgia family

A lot of the details are lost now — lost to memory, lost in closets, lost in other places folks just overlook. But this much about Edwin Attaway Wilcher is known: He came from Augusta and enlisted in...

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What Does Climate Justice Mean to You?

If you look at your life, and your place in the world, do you ever think, "I deserve justice. My environment is changing through no fault of my own. Where is my climate justice?" If you are like me,...

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African American Women Who made US Military History

Three African American women who made history for their role in the US military are Irene Trowell-Harris, Marcelite Harris, and Danyell Wilson. Irene Trowell-Harris Irene Trowell-Harris was in 1987 the...

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11 Captivating Novels About World War II

By Chris Delaney | Off the Shelf There are many sides in a war--and many stories to tell. From the French countryside to Leningrad, from Tokyo to the home front, these novels provide a kaleidoscopic...

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Ft. Bragg paratrooper dies in high-speed chase, hometown Eatonville, Wash.

Yesterday, authorities in North Carolina released the identity of a Fort Bragg paratrooper who died while eluding police Saturday morning. Pfc. James Smith, 19, of Eatonville, Washington, was riding a...

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Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart Medal after 47 years (The United States...

(Source: The United States Army) Fort Huachuca, Arizona -- The Army provided a long-awaited presentation Dec. 3 when a Southeast Arizona veteran received the Purple Heart Medal for a head wound...

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The Father Of A Muslim War Hero Has This To Say To Donald Trump

By James King (Courtesy of Khizr M. Khan) Humayun S. M. Khan was a University of Virginia graduate with plans to go to law school when he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army. Khan rose to the rank of...

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First African-American Hispanic Airman in World War II Finally Recognized

Many men fought and gave their lives in World War II. However, it’s not widely known that one particular pilot in the American military was African-American and Hispanic as well who fought to end...

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Lt. Gen. Horoho relinquishes command of U.S. Army Medical Command (Joint Base...

(Source: Joint Base San Antonio) By Kirk Frady | Army Medicine Public Affairs | December 10, 2015 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho passed the flag to Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen....

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Paris attacker was French army reject

WISSEMBOURG, France - Foued Mohamed-Aggad, one of three young men who shot dead 90 people at a Paris concert hall a month ago, was turned down by the French army and possibly also by the police before...

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Army-Navy game has become a tradition for pair who met on battlefield

Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Major was 10 months into his first deployment in Iraq with the Third Armored Division, having recently returned from a two-week leave back in Baltimore. Lt. Col. Jim Reed was in...

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The Army Goes "Sailing" Along - Army Leaders Introduce Midshipmen to Career...

(Source: United States Merchant Marine Academy) KINGS POINT, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2015 - Two U.S. Army Reserve vessels arrived at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and tied up at Mallory Pier...

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Troxell Takes Over as SEAC (US Department of Defense)

(Source: US Department of Defense) WASHINGTON, December 11, 2015 - Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell was sworn in as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today...

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Reporting for duty after Paris attacks

On Friday, November 27, several buses passed through the roads of Vincennes, French flags fluttering from their windshields. The cold winter day marked the national tribute called for by President...

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Troxell Takes Over as SEAC (Joint Chiefs of Staff)

(Source: Joint Chiefs of Staff) WASHINGTON, December 11, 2015 - Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell was sworn in as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today...

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Troxell takes over as SEAC (US Marines Corps)

(Source: US Marines Corps) WASHINGTON -- Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell was sworn in as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today during a change of...

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WIN-T network upgrades: Smaller kit, increased capability (The United States...

(Source: The United States Army) FORT EUSTIS, Va. (December 15, 2015) -- The Army is fielding upgrades for its at-the-halt tactical communications network, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical...

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Army urged to stop using armed teenagers to guard barracks

ForcesWatch report calls on UK military to stop recruiting minors altogether, as armed forces bill due for third reading...

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South Carolina National Guard engineer unit dedicates memorial to fallen...

(Source: The National Guard) By Lt. Col. Cindi King | South Carolina National Guard | December 07, 2015 GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - The air was crisp but the sun shone brightly on the hundreds of Soldiers,...

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National Guard Bureau leaders visit troops in Kosovo (The National Guard)

(Source: The National Guard) By Capt. David Chace | U.S. Army | November 27, 2015 CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - U.S. Service members supporting NATO's peacekeeping mission in Kosovo represent the military...

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France honors attack victims in city subdued by mourning

A subdued France paid homage Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attacks that gripped Paris in fear and mourning, honoring each of the 130 dead by name as the president pledged to "destroy the...

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Roy Williams, UNC faced with familiar question amid Kennedy Meeks’ injury

The familiar thought, or perhaps it’s more of a hope, is that an injury early in a season might reap rewards later – that the opportunity it presents will help other players develop, and help a team...

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Wounded Veterans Learn Safety and Confidence around Firearms Visit to...

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dozens of wounded veterans learned new lessons about safely handling firearms, while forging new bonds with other injured service members....

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Council house development named after three soldiers from same family (Harlow...

(Source: Harlow District Council) A new Council house development in Harlow named in the memory of three brothers killed in action during the First World War has been officially opened today (18...

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Rep. Kelly’s Office Hosts Medal Ceremony for World War II Veteran in Erie...

(Source: Mike Kelly) WATCH NEWS REPORT HERE WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) hosted a ceremony yesterday at Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie, PA, at which Master...

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