Suspect in New Orleans massacre identified as former US Army soldier who deployed to Afghanistan
Authorities have identified the deceased suspect in the New Year's Day massacre in New Orleans as Shamsuddin Jabbar, 42, of Texas. The FBI also said it does not believe Jabbar was acting “alone” and is currently following up on leads regarding Jabbar's friends and associates. Jabbar reportedly served in the Army on active duty from […]
National Guard soldier dies in non-combat related incident in Iraq
An Indiana Army National Guard soldier died in a “non-combat related incident” in Iraq days after Christmas, the National Guard confirmed to Fox News. The National Guard announced that Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Dec. 28 while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East. The National Guard has not released […]
National Guard soldier dies from noncombat injury in Iraq
One U.S. soldier has died from non-combat injuries in Iraq, the Pentagon said. The Department of Defense announced that Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, died Saturday. Mr. Hart was in Iraq supporting U.S. military operations against the designated terrorist organization ISIS. He was assigned to the 38th Infantry Division within the Indiana National […]
North Korean Soldier Captured While Fighting for Russia Dies of Injuries
South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced on Friday that a wounded North Korean soldier who was captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in Kursk has died of his injuries. “We have confirmed through intelligence services of friendly countries that the North Korean soldier who was captured alive on December 26th died some […]
Special Forces Soldier, Fmr. CMU Quarterback Tommy Lazzaro Dies After Hunting Accident
Tommy Lazzaro, a special forces member and former Central Michigan University quarterback, died at the age of 27 after being hit by a stray bullet from a hunter while “driving to a shooting range to help a fellow soldier who was having car trouble.” It is reported that he did. TMZ announced his death December […]
Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine forces, says South Korea | Ukraine
South Korean intelligence confirmed reports in Ukraine that a wounded North Korean soldier had been captured by Ukrainian forces, the latest since North Korea sent combat troops to support Russian forces in the Ukraine war. This may be the first capture of this kind. “Through real-time information sharing with allied intelligence agencies, we have confirmed […]
Sister of Late Soldier Vanessa Guillén Endorses Pete Hegseth for DOD Chief
Myra Guillen, the sister of Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, on Wednesday announced her support for President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. “I have full confidence in President Trump's nomination of @PeteHegseth for Secretary of Defense,” Gillen posted. Guillen's endorsement of Hegseth could go a long way in securing support from Sen. […]
Russian forces capture former British soldier fighting for Ukraine in Kursk: report
Russian forces have captured a former British army soldier who was fighting with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, according to reports on Monday. In the video, the prisoner was seen sitting on a bench with his hands bound and identified himself as 22-year-old James Scott Rhys Anderson. Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday […]
Ex-IDF soldier Daniel Norber becomes first Republican elected to Long Island seat in more than 50 years
A former Israel Defense Forces officer has become the first Republican elected to the North Hempstead, Lillinois state House of Representatives in more than 50 years. Daniel Nover, a 45-year-old dual U.S. and Israeli citizen, will take the Nassau County seat adjacent to Queens, previously represented by Democratic state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Nover got a […]
Black Civil War soldier finally gets proper military burial — after star NYC journo family spends 15 years tracking down unmarked grave
It took 150 years for this veteran to finally get the respect he deserves. Sandy Wills, a brave black Civil War soldier, was recently given a heartfelt military burial — Spectrum News NY1 anchor Cheryl Wills visits his unmarked grave in Tennessee. After locating her, she told the Post. Wills undertook a 15-year fact-finding mission […]