A multi-generational tribute
This is an articles of a veteran who served in three wars and is the recipient of the Silver Star medal and the French Legion…
ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY – Review by Nate Sullivan
On the night of December 29, 1940, at the very same moment the Luftwaffe was raining down bombs over London, American President Franklin Roosevelt addressed…
An unexpected adventure
Retired farmer came of age during Second World War By Jeremy P. Amick It takes one only a few minutes of mild conversation with Henry…
‘Real things for real people’
American heavy metal band promotes resources to assist veterans By Jeremy P. Amick Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP)—an American heavy metal band from Las Vegas—has…
THE KAISER’S PIRATES – Review by Mark Barnes
Unlike her long established rival, at the start of hostilities the German navy was a young arm short on traditions and heritage. The Kaiser, looking…
THE MEN WHO GAVE US WINGS – Review by John Henry Phillips
A few weeks ago I was handed a book to review on the life and exploits of Australia’s most successful flying ace, Robert A. Little,…
COMMANDO DESPATCH RIDER – Review by Phil Hodges
WW2 memoirs come thick and fast these days. There’s everything from the D-Day hero who parachuted into Normandy fighting his way through an enemy held town…
Digging freedom’s well – Aviation veteran’s career spans nearly four decades, three wars
Like so many young men who have tried their hand at a higher education, Al Nichols made the decision to leave his studies at Lincoln…
Soldierly devotion – Letters and photos provide insight into local veteran’s WWI experience
Stored in a dusty plastic container are dozens of letters and photographs from a man who served during a war nearly a century ago. Though…
Honoring an elite ‘Crüe’
This article is regarding the presentation of a veterans award to the band Motley Crue: Rock legends Mötley Crüe recognized for support of veterans By…
We were all involved in the war effort
Local veteran discusses service in WAVES during World War II By Jeremy P. Amick Prior to World War II, service in the United States military…