80 years after his death, WWII soldier and Columbia native laid to rest at Fort Jackson
Arthur Crossland Jr. was killed fighting German forces during WWII. On March 14, 2025, the Columbia native received a proper ...
World War II soldier missing for decades laid to rest in emotional South Carolina ceremony
Draped in an American flag with only 48 stars, a casket held the remains of U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arthur W. Crossland Jr.
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21 Gun Salute: The History and Meaning of a Military Tradition
The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members ...
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Family relieved that military veteran loved one will receive proper honors at burial
A South Florida family looking to give their World War II veteran loved one a funeral service with honors may have had their ...
During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task
As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to ...
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'He made it home': Unknown Soldier U1009 is now forever known as Sgt. David Eugene Hardy
Today is David’s day," the Rev. Steve McGowan said during the service. "This morning, we have not come to mourn, but to ...
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3 soldiers, 4 horses injured during training exercise at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
The processions are considered an integral part of traditional full-honor military funerals at Arlington. But unsanitary living conditions, malnourishment and a lack of open space for the herd led ...
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Honor guard seeks members from Johnson County, southside
The Greenwood and New Whiteland Honor Guard needs military veterans to increase their numbers in serving the southern half of ...
Pakistan holds funeral prayers for 12 people killed in suicide bombing
Pakistani authorities say funeral prayers will be held in the northwest city of Bannu after a double suicide bombing at a ...
Chronic absenteeism law would be amended under Iowa Senate bill
Lawmakers are looking to amend the existing law to excuse students from school for military entrance processing, a wedding or ...
Pakistanis mourn 18 killed in a suicide bombing at an army base
Pakistani authorities say funeral prayers will be held in the northwest city of Bannu after a double suicide bombing at a military base there killed 12 people and wounded 30 ...