WW II Veterans News Monitoring

Eastern Iowa World War II veteran celebrates his 101st birthday

CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Fred Immesoete Jr. originally of East Moline, Illinois celebrated his 101st birthday with friends and loved ones at Lantern Park Specialty Care in Coralville, Iowa on January 16, 2025. Immesoete Jr. was drafted in the United …

North Providence honors WWII veteran with 100th birthday celebration

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI (WJAR) — A special celebration was held in North Providence Thursday for a veteran's 100th birthday. The town of North Providence held a birthday party for World War II veteran Roger Desjardin. Desjardin served as a machine gunner …

Woman researching WWII veterans for "Reading's Boys" project

READING - An Endicott College graduate is on a mission to learn and write about every World War II veteran in her community. It's already connecting people who never would have met. "I did not really consider myself a religious person when I …

Tributes paid to Second World War veteran

A World War Two veteran who served in the area has died. Lieutenant Colonel David Hamilton, who served at RAF North Witham, has died aged 102. David, who was from America, returned to the airfield where he served in 2019 for the 75th commemoration of D-Day …

Reading woman researching every WWII veteran in her community

Aurora World War II veteran honored with “Celebrating 80 Years of Victory” Medal

AURORA, Neb. (KSNB) - An Aurora World War II veteran was honored with a medal on Tuesday. Carol Robotham honored with the “Celebrating 80 Years of Victory” Medal. The ceremony comes as a part of an initiative created by Gov. Jim Pillen and Nebraska …

World War II Veteran Awarded High School Diploma

SBCSS had the distinct honor of posthumously awarding veteran Martin Minter his high school diploma during the 16th Annual Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project (VDP), with his family in attendance to share in the moment. Marvin served in the U.S. …

Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

Body The Cibola Citizen is embarking on a special series to honor the brave men and women from our community who served during World War II. As time marches on, it becomes ever more important to preserve the stories of those who defended freedom and …

Second World War veteran who helped bring down Nazi V-1 flying bombs turns 100

A Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran, whose vital work with barrage balloons helped bring down deadly Nazi V 1 flying bombs, has celebrated her 100th birthday.  Veteran Mrs Amy Wein marked the special occasion with several events including an …

Putin Awards Payments to WWII Veterans Ahead of Soviet Victory Anniversary

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that he signed a decree awarding 80,000 rubles ($780) to the country’s World War II veterans ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. The Kremlin leader said the one-time …

Happy 101st Birthday to WWII Veteran George A. Schroeders Jr.

WWII Veteran Mr. George Schroeders Jr will be celebrating this 101st birthday this Friday, January 17, 2025 in his home here in Devine, shown here enjoying a hamburger and telling stories. By Kayleen Holder Editor WWII veteran Mr. George A. Schroeders Jr., …

Mount Vernon honors WWII veteran Corporal Andry

Mobile County World War II veteran Robert Curtis Andry dies at 99

MOBILE, Ala. — A Mobile County World War II veteran who was wounded in battle will be laid to rest this week. Robert Curtis Andry, a lifelong resident of the Chastang community, was 99 years old when he passed away last week. He would have turned 100 in …

H.C. Moretz, All-American Hero and Watauga County’s Last WWII Veteran, Dies at 100

H.C. Moretz joined fellow World War II veterans Stacy Eggers Jr. ( left); and David Watson in the 2017 Independence Day parade in Boone. Photo by Ken Ketchie By Sherrie Norris If ever there was a patriot who loved God, country, family and his fellow man, …

Battle of the Bulge commemorated 80 years on

The 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II’s Battle of the Bulge was commemorated at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. A ceremony and wreath-laying hosted by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial …

Joe Biden becomes first president in a century to not make stop in Nebraska

George W. Bush visited Nebraska a record nine times as president, including an unscheduled stop on the most fateful day of his presidency — during the 9-11 terrorist attacks. President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House as he gives …

World War II veteran responsible for Mattel, Barbie, Hot Wheels, He-Man, Polly Pocket and more

Mattel was founded by Elliot Handler, his wife Ruth Handler and Harold Matson in 1945. Elliot Handler served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The name was created by taking “Matt” from Matson and “El” from Elliot to form Mattel. They first sold …

Funeral planned for Mobile County WWII veteran

by: Summer Poole Posted: Jan 13, 2025 / 06:10 PM CST Updated: Jan 13, 2025 / 06:16 PM CST MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The funeral is scheduled for WWII veteran Cpl. Robert C. Andry, one of the last remaining members in Alabama of the famed 761st Black …

Former Yankton Man Recognized For WWII Service

NORFOLK, Neb. — A World War II veteran with strong ties to Yankton has been honored for his U.S. military service. Jim Black of Norfolk, Nebraska, was one of five veterans who received a “Celebrating 80 Years of Victory” medal and certificate on Dec. 30 at …

SFA Celebrates Historic Victory for Space Force Heritage: Legacy Guardian Act Passes as Part of NDAA 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Force Association celebrates the inclusion of the Legacy Guardian Act in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking a historic moment of …

Veterans for America First launches Vet Force, a national volunteer program for VFAF said Stan Fitzgerald

VFAF's Tiffany Savage aka "Politically Savvy, created the Vet Force Program which will be implemented by Stan Fitzgerald Director of Educational Projects ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From the press …

Æsir Secures Major U.S. Navy Contract to Expand Battery Production

Æsir Technologies, Inc., has been awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract from BlueForge Alliance JOPLIN, MO, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Æsir Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of advanced battery solutions, has been …

AAJT-S Developer Compression Works Secures $3.5M to Expand Life-Saving Hemorrhage Control Technology Globally

AAJT-S developer Compression Works raises $3.5M in an oversubscribed seed round to drive global expansion of its hemorrhage control technology, the AAJT-S. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Compression Works, …

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Hosts Cervical Cancer Awareness Event for Women Veterans

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is hosting a Cervical Cancer Awareness event for women Veterans entitled ‘New Year, Self-Care.’ …

American Rebel Light Continues Rapid Growth by Signing Distribution Agreement with Tramonte Distributing for Six ...

Nashville, TN, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) ("American Rebel" or the "Company"), creator of American Rebel Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of …

SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Medium Landing Ship LSM 1

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Jan. 16, USS McClung (LSM 1) as the name for the first ship in the new McClung-class of medium landing ships. “The Landing Ship Medium (LSM) will be an asset to the Marine Corps’ amphibious capabilities, …

Ex-John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Embarks on Final Voyage

Commissioned on Sept. 7, 1968, CV 67 was the first Navy ship to be named John F. Kennedy. The ship conducted multiple tours in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Ionian, Ligurian, Aegean and Adriatic seas, during a period of escalating tension in the Middle …

Navy Relieves Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk Commanding Officer

Rear Adm. Brian A. Harding, commander of Naval Information Warfighting Development Center, relieved Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada of her duties as NITWG Norfolk’s commanding officer. NITWG Norfolk is a subordinate command of the Naval Information Warfighting …

Antaris Cloud Platform and SatOS™ Power Almagest ELEVATION-1 Mission, Successfully Launched from SpaceX Transporter-12

The groundbreaking mission marks a major milestone in advancing satellite communication technology. LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antaris™, the leading software platform for space missions, today announced …

The Nasir, Bekri, Tayi, and Lawrence Tribute Trek

Iqarus supports Lawrence Tribute Trek, honouring TE Lawrence. UK-registered, former special forces paramedic will provide vital support during the expedition. HEREFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This month, a team of …

Culinary Giants Chef Ari Vazquez and Chef Jade Gaje Join Forces with Hollywood American Legion Post 43 to Feed Heroes

At the Hollywood American Legion Post 43, chefs with a kitchen crew prepared 500 meals daily for firefighters, and 75 volunteers sorted donations of essentials. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just a few days …

PHOTO GALLERY: Army Reserve Soldiers participate in airborne, civil affairs training

Army Reserve Soldiers participate in airborne, civil affairs training U.S Army Reserve paratrooper Lt. Col. Albert Bryant, commander of 450th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), 360th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), 352nd Civil Affairs Command, holds his …

The 990th Engineer Company completes departure ceremony for overseas deployment

FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES  –   Approximately 150 Soldiers from the 990th Engineer Company began their overseas mobilization with a departure ceremony at the Jonah E. Kelley Army Reserve Center located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst January 6 …

Yellow Ribbon Fund's 20th Anniversary Gala: A Roaring Twenties Celebration of Military Families

Join us on February 20, 2025, for a Gatsby-inspired evening featuring dinner, auctions, live entertainment, and a keynote by Captain Ben Harrow. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yellow Ribbon Fund is proud to …

Stars of Surviving Mann & All-Stars Season 3 to Appear at SHOT Show 2025

Surviving Mann stars appear at SHOT Show 2025, including Don Mann, Sheriff Mark Lamb, and Ken Shamrock, with meet-and-greets and the All-Stars Season 3 premiere LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fans of the hit …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to the Family of a Former Construction Worker with Mesothelioma or Lung ...

NEW ORLEANS , WA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to the family of a current or former construction worker with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer anywhere in …

The 2025 Navy Week locations include 14 cities across the United States and one U.S. territory

The cities include: Tucson, AZ                                  Feb. 17-23 Sacramento, CA                           March 17-23    American Samoa                          April 14-20                Huntsville, AL                              April 21-27   …

C-130 Hercules 70 Years Strong and Growing

Seven decades ago, the C-130 had an original usage as a medium cargo plane able to land in short, confined runways. As the mission and needs of the fleet changed, the aircraft moved into providing tactical airlift, humanitarian aid, air support, and …

Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Construction of Nuclear Regional Maintenance Facility at Kings Bay

The event brought together senior Navy leaders, local officials, and project stakeholders to celebrate the milestone. “This groundbreaking represents NAVFAC Southeast’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities that directly enhance the fleet’s …