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Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante of Cypress killed by IED in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 30 in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. All were based at Fort Carson, Colo.

U.S. SOLDIER MIA FROM KOREAN WAR IDENTIFIED

Published 09/01/2010 - 2:41 p.m. CST

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

United States Army Sgt. Charles P. Whitler will be buried Sept. 2 in his hometown of Cloverport, Ky.

DOD IDENTIFIES ARMY CASUALTIES

Published 09/01/2010 - 8:00 a.m. CST

The Department of Defense announced the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 28 in Babur, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.

Published 06/29/2010 - 5:32 a.m. CST

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On June 28, 2010, Second Lieutenant Michael E. McGahan was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The horse drawn caisson led Second Lt. McGahan to his final resting place. Following behind, were family, friends and colleagues. He was 23 years old. His hometown was Orlando, Florida.

Published 06/22/2010 - 5:20 a.m. CST

After 19 years of service as Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery, John C. Metzler, Jr. will retire effective Friday, July 2, 2010, due to an ongoing investigation of gross "mismanagement," involving the misplacement of graves, unidentified bodies and sloppy record-keeping at the cemeter

Published 05/28/2010 - 7:05 a.m. CST

WASHINGTON, DC - On this Memorial Day weekend, military personnel and military history enthusiasts will reflect of one of the most respected World War II military officers. Navy Lieutenant John William Finn died on May 27, 2010 in Chula Vista, California at the Chula Vista Veterans Home. He was 100 years old.

Published 05/07/2010 - 8:22 a.m. CST

photo by Susan Bainbridge

War rages on in Iran and Afghanistan. We see the reports on the news and we hear the numbers. The numbers of Americans killed. Unless you have a loved one in the military, you may know little more than this of our two wars.

FAMILY ENCOURAGES SOLDIER'S HEALING AND DETERMINATION

Published 08/14/2010 - 6:23 a.m. CST

Army Major Ed Pulido

With the war still a long way from being over, veterans, both men and women alike, continue to return home wounded and too often dead. With the hardship and courage endured by these brave warriors, it is important that we reflect on the many, who want to return to combat duties or civilian duty, regardless of their severe wounds.

Published 06/24/2010 - 7:36 a.m. CST

Humphrey went Missing In Action on September 15, 1918, while leading the first United States attack of the war against the Germans, under the direction of General John J. Pershing. The battle was later recognized as the St. Mihiel Offensive. During this combat, 7,000 allies died. Consequently, this war coined the phrase "D-Day," and was the first time American units used tanks.

HONORING THE FALLEN

Published 05/31/2010 - 5:00 a.m. CST

By David G. Bancroft, Founder of USA Patriotism!

I cannot help but think of those,
Whose anxious wait ended with a knock,
The wrenching ache felt deep down to the toes,
Knowing there was no more ticking for this clock.

FALLEN SOLDIER FROM TOMBALL COMING HOME TODAY

Published 05/18/2010 - 10:36 a.m. CST

Regarding the arrival of the body of USMC Cpl Johnson, a resident of the Tomball area who was killed in action in Afghanistan, he is tentatively scheduled to arrive at Hooks Airport at 2:00 on Tuesday.

There will be an approximately 30 minute ceremony at the airport and then he will be moved to Klein Funeral Home in Tomball.

HONORING ARMY RANGER STAFF SGT. JAMES R. PATTON

Published 05/07/2010 - 7:22 a.m. CST

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY - 23 year old, Staff Sgt. James R. Patton, an Army Ranger, stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, was laid to rest yesterday, at Arlington National Cemetery. Accepting the flag was his young widow, Beatriz and infant daughter, Cecilia. His parents and sister-in-law also received flags.

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