Gunmen in police uniforms kill 2 Albanians in Afghanistan

Gunmen in police uniforms kill 2 Albanians in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen in Afghan police uniforms opened fire on NATO troops on Monday in southern Afghanistan, killing two Albanian...

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Nebraskans and Iowans in Afghanistan
Nebraskans and Iowans in Afghanistan

In my two months as an embedded journalist with the Nebraska and Iowa National Guards, I met dedicated soldiers who worked relentlessly to improve Afghans’ lives. The soldiers often told me that their efforts were aimed at winning the hearts …



From the Archives: Veteran’s Day
From the Archives: Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is approaching soon, and our book “At War, At Home: World War II” is on the press, so I thought I’d give you a sneak peak of the amazing photos our staff took, both here and “over there”. …



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New W-H book to recount Cold War

New W-H book to recount Cold War

Veterans are urged to send in recollections and photos from that time.

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Taliban announce death of ex-defense minister

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban's former defense minister died in a Pakistani jail in 2010, a spokesman for the insurgent group said...

Kelly: Burial at sea ends saga

Kelly: Burial at sea ends saga

The wishes of Ed Frodyma, 79, who loved the Navy, are fulfilled after a 20-year delay.

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Bench helps friends remember lost Guardsman

Bench helps friends remember lost Guardsman

SHENANDOAH, Iowa — To some who don't know any better, it's just a granite bench sitting outside Shenandoah's National Guard Armory.

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Iowa Air Guard bases face cutbacks

Iowa Air Guard bases face cutbacks

The reductions are part of an $8.7 billion plan to trim the Pentagon budget, though lawmakers say they will fight the potential loss of planes and...

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