USS Gerald R. Ford to return from 11-month deployment on Saturday

Article Title: USS Gerald R. Ford to return from 11-month deployment on Saturday

Article Excerpt: "The world’s largest aircraft carrier is finally returning home after etching its name into Navy history books by completing the longest post-Vietnam deployment by a carrier...USS Gerald R. Ford will arrive at its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, this weekend after more than 320 days at sea. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Superstars who served in the U.S. military

Article Title: Superstars who served in the U.S. military

Article Excerpt: "... As the mouthpiece of The New Age Outlaws, Road Dogg Jesse James broke out as The Attitude Era’s most boisterous degenerate. The son of WWE Hall of Famer “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, Road Dogg has always had sports-entertainment in his blood.

After competing in his first match in 1986, Road Dogg made the selfless decision to put his career on hold and join the United States Marine Corps. ..."

Reference Source: www.wwe.com

Hegseth boosts veteran benefits bill that key Republicans have opposed

Article Title: Hegseth boosts veteran benefits bill that key Republicans have opposed

Article Excerpt: "...The legislation, named after a U.S. Army combat engineer, diagnosed with cancer due to toxic burn pit exposure, would provide about 54,000 combat-injured service members, who are medically retired, retirement pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) disability concurrently.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has championed the bill in the upper chamber, brought up the legislation during a SASC hearing last week on the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request for fiscal year 2027.

“Well, what I would like is your commitment that you will support the Major Richard Star Act..."

Reference Source: thehill.com

A National Salute: Trump Dedicates 'Victory Day' to the Heroes of WWII

Article Title: A National Salute: Trump Dedicates 'Victory Day' to the Heroes of WWII

Article Excerpt: "...Donald Trump honored the sacrifices of American soldiers Thursday — proclaiming that today, Friday, May 8, is now “Victory Day for World War II.” In a separate post, he also declared “Military Spouse Day” to honor the hardships and sacrifices made by the families of those serving the nation. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

80 Years After Death, Medal of Honor Recipient Identified, Buried

80 Years After Death, Medal of Honor Recipient Identified, Buried

"...More than 80 years after his death, Medal of Honor recipient Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi's remains were identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, and on May 2, he was buried in his hometown alongside his parents and his sisters." title="80 Years After Death, Medal of Honor Recipient Identified, Buried..."

Reference: www.war.gov .

Florida Driver Sparks Bomb Squad Response After Mounting Fake Missiles in Pickup Bed

Article Title: Florida Driver Sparks Bomb Squad Response After Mounting Fake Missiles in Pickup Bed

Article Excerpt: "...a pickup truck rolled down the road carrying what appeared to be mounted missiles in plain sight. Not hidden, not disguised, just sitting openly in the bed like it belonged there. ...Florida Highway Patrol spotted the truck and made the stop immediately. From their perspective, there was no room to hesitate. A vehicle carrying what looked like military-grade hardware...There are also indications that Nipper may have some form of military background. That detail does not change the legality of the situation..."

Reference Source: theautowire.com