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WWII soldier buried with full military honors 8 decades after his death as a POW
U.S. Army Maj. James J. O’Donovan, more than 80 years after he died as a POW during World War II, was laid to rest with full ...
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Why a US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII
A Japanese pilot slammed his Zero fighter plane into the USS Missouri and ignited a fireball on April 11, 1945, during the ...
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Army Caisson Embraces 'Horse-First Philosophy' In Preparation To Resume Horse-Drawn Funerals
Operations were paused in 2023 over welfare concerns, but the Army undertook a comprehensive overhaul and now offers enhanced care, improved turnout lots, bigger stalls, rehabilitation tools, and inno ...
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JFK’s legacy endures with induction as Distinguished Member of the Special Forces Regiment
In an honorable and dignified ceremony marked by historical significance, former President John F. Kennedy was officially ...
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A US Navy captain ordered a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot during WWII. Here's why
The Missouri's captain ordered a military burial at sea with full honors, marking one ... It was the only known instance of U.S. forces holding a military funeral for a kamikaze pilot.