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Those who are currently serving or have served in the military, those who have a loved one who is serving or has served in the military, and those who have lost a loved one that served in the military...
Posted on 5/27/13 at 10:30 AM
Armed Forces Day 2013
May 18 is Armed Forces Day. What is it and how did it originate? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members fo...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:21 AM
UND Army ROTC secures elite Top 10 finish prestigious military event
The team of Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the University of North Dakota finished sixth overall at this years prestigious Sandhurst Military Skills Competition (SANCOM) held recent...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:54 AM
Take Time to Thank Those Who Serve
For the first time in a long time, I was able to spend Thanksgiving with my family in Wisconsin. The North Dakota State University mens basketball team was playing in Green Bay that weekend, so an ass...
Posted on 12/15/12 at 12:32 PM
Military blogs: an update
An update now on the post I wrote just before Memorial Day. I threw out a question, "Wouldn't it be great for someone to write a blog to honor our fallen soldiers?" I heard a resounding "YES" from so...
Posted on 6/2/11 at 3:08 PM
Joint Chiefs chairman visits embattled nuke base
BISMARCK — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday was slated to visit a North Dakota Air Force base that has been plagued for years by missteps involving nuclear weapons.By JAMES MacPHERSON , June 17, 2013
Minot Air Force Base airman dies in canoe mishap
MINOT — An airman with the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base died in a canoeing accident over the weekend.By The Associated Press , June 17, 2013
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to visit ND base
BISMARCK — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Monday.June 13, 2013
Flag retirement ceremony set for Friday
The Dickinson American Legion Post is inviting the public to attend a flag retirement ceremony on Friday, which is Flag Day.By The Dickinson Press , June 12, 2013
US Navy to name ship after ND capital of Bismarck
BISMARCK — The U.S. Navy is naming one of its new ships after North Dakota's capital.By The Associated Press , June 07, 2013
Nuke missile crews cite morale-sapping pressures
WASHINGTON — Officers with a finger on the trigger of the Air Force's most powerful nuclear missiles are complaining of a wide array of morale-sapping pressures, according to internal emails obtained by The Associated Press.By ROBERT BURNS , June 04, 2013
Military seeks to temper military justice overhaul
WASHINGTON — The military's top uniformed leaders will seek to temper calls for a drastic overhaul of the military justice system as Congress demands fast answers to the growing epidemic of sexual assaults within the armed forces.By RICHARD LARDNER , June 03, 2013
Replica of USS North Dakota set for July 4 parade
MANDAN — A Navy submarine named after North Dakota will be replicated in a Mandan Independence Day parade.By The Associated Press , June 03, 2013
Industry experts set to appear at ND drone summit
GRAND FORKS — Drones are on display in northeastern North Dakota. The seventh annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems Action Summit kicks off Thursday the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, featuring the nation's leading industry, military and professional experts.By The Associated Press , May 30, 2013
Former ND Guard commander named to head test site
BISMARCK — A former North Dakota Air National Guard commander will be the director of a proposed unmanned aircraft systems test site that would be located in the northeastern part of the state, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Tuesday.By The Associated Press , May 28, 2013
US intelligence embraces debate in security issues
WASHINGTON — In the months leading up to the killing of Osama bin Laden, veteran intelligence analyst Robert Cardillo was given the nickname “Debbie Downer.”By LARA JAKES , May 27, 2013
Americans gather to honor fallen service members
Americans gathered at cemeteries, memorials and monuments nationwide to honor fallen military service members on Memorial Day, at a time when combat in Afghanistan approaches 12 years and the ranks of World War II veterans dwindles.By The Associated Press , May 27, 2013
Bismarck bike clubs raising money for monument
BISMARCK (AP) — Two Bismarck-based motorcycle clubs are teaming up to create a monument for veteransMay 27, 2013
Officials say North Dakota is good fit for drones
FARGO — North Dakota's uncongested airspace and tumultuous weather conditions make the state an ideal spot for a civilian drones test site, say officials who are leading the campaign to land the federal project.By DAVE KOLPACK , May 27, 2013
ND officials still hopeful Air Force base can get tankers
BISMARCK — North Dakota's governor and congressional delegation say they will continue to push for a new air refueling tanker mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base.May 23, 2013
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