A paratrooper from Fort Liberty has died from injuries sustained during training last week, the 82nd Airborne Division announced Monday. Pfc. Matthew Perez was assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, according to a statement from Lt. Col. Cesar Santiago, 82nd Airborne Division director of public affairs. He suffered fatal injuries during training at the […]
Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville said Tuesday he plans to block the nomination of an aide to Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III for a top Army post because of his role in leaking information about Austin’s hospitalization in December and January. President Joe Biden nominated Lt. Gen. Ronald P. Clark to the rank of […]
Lieutenant General Ronald Clark was set to become the four-star commander of U.S. operations in the Pacific, but Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville blocked his nomination and Clark’s promotion is now on hold. Pentagon officials are urging senators to confirm Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark for a prominent role in the armed forces after news broke that […]
Shark fossil found in inland Kentucky Researchers are stunned by the discovery of this ancient shark fossil in Mammoth Cave National Park. USA TODAY Puzzle lovers today rushed to Google to find the names of the national parks hidden in today’s NYT Strand issue on “American Beauty.” According to the National Park Service, Kentucky has […]
The Brevard County Commission on Tuesday approved a grant that will enable work on a planned amphitheater on Merritt Island. The $1.23 million grant, funded by the 5% tourism tax on hotel beds, will be used for expanded restroom and concession facilities at Veterans Memorial Park, where the amphitheater will be built starting in April. […]
“Our vision did not include expansion with golf courses and hotels because these … are incompatible with the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of nature,” said State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. Jim Turner | Florida News Service Golf courses in Florida state parks? US Congressman Brian Mast speaks about golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson State […]
MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Over the next two days, Monroe Regional Airport will play a critical role in supporting U.S. Army operations as part of a significant exercise. The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) made a strategic stop at the airport to refuel and resupply during its large-scale long-range air assault (L2A2) mission. The exercise […]
NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska (KNOP) – The local organization Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor honored three veterans on Saturday. The three men honored are a father, a son and a best friend. Greg Post and Steve Effenbeck have been friends since childhood. The two attended kindergarten and high school together and have remained friends as adults. […]
