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New Southern Nevada memorial honors Korean War veterans

Veterans, residents and dignitaries gathered at the Southern Nevada Memorial Cemetery on Saturday for the dedication of a memorial honoring those who served in the Korean War, including 37 Nevadans who lost their lives.

 
Trump’s PTSD comments draw ire of veterans’ groups

Donald Trump is drawing scorn from veterans’ groups after he suggested that soldiers who suffer from mental health issues might not be as strong as those who don’t.

 
Fatal Fort Hood accident in Texas raises questions about training

The U.S. Army has said the nine Fort Hood soldiers who died when a rain-swollen creek swept their vehicle into rushing waters were in the right place for their intended training.

 
US serviceman killed by Islamic State fighters in Iraq identified

The Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Tuesday was identified as Charlie Keating IV, a former Phoenix high school star distance runner and the grandson of the late Arizona financier involved in the 1980s savings and loan scandal.

 
1 Marine killed, 11 injured in NC helicopter crash

One U.S. Marine was killed and 11 were injured when a helicopter made a hard landing during a training exercise at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, the Marines said on Thursday.

 
WWII Spitfire could bring $3M for charity in auction

A restored World War II Spitfire which was shot down over northern France in 1940 is expected to raise about $3 million for charity when it goes up for auction in London next week.

 
Veteran dies waiting for ambulance in VA hospital

A veteran who collapsed in an Albuquerque Veteran Affairs hospital cafeteria — 500 yards from the emergency room — died after waiting around 20 minutes for an ambulance, officials confirmed Thursday.

 
Las Vegas American Legion displays war artifacts, uniforms

An old wool cap and military uniforms on display in Las Vegas tell stories about men who fought in America’s wars, including soldier-sailor brothers and a soldier who was a member of the first American Legion post establshed in Paris.

 
The Horrible Waste of War

NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 16, 1944 — I took a walk along the historic coast of Normandy in the country of France.