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Filipinos protesting against increased U.S. military influence.

Military Aid in the Philippines

Janis Parry, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Potential locations of the four new U.S. bases on Luzon (the Armed Forces of the Philippines. ) The United States and the Philippines finally sealed an agreement to station U.S. bases in the Philippines....

The photo above is from Kyle’s novel, ‘American Sniper.’ “Me and Taya, the love of my life and better half,” Kyle wrote. Chris Kyle was more than just a bronco rider from Texas or the deadliest sniper in U.S. history; he was a father, a husband, and a friend.(Photograph courtesy of Heather Hurt/Calluna Photography.)

The True Story Behind American Sniper

Rhiannon Martin, Staff Writer March 24, 2015

By now, everybody has either seen the new Bradley Cooper movie 'American Sniper' or at least heard bits and pieces of the true story behind the deadliest sniper in American history. Chris Kyle, who completed...

Ukraine Calls for 100,000 Men

Ben Bramblett, Staff Writer February 9, 2015

Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine are asking to gain 100,000 men in support of their rebellion against Russia. Leader Alexander Zakharchenko called upon the Ukrainian Military, after about seven mortar fire...

Thirty-four Air Force officers in charge of launching nuclear weapons are suspected of cheating on proficiency tests.

Nuclear Arsenal Blunders

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer January 17, 2014

On January 15, the Air Force admitted that 34 officers in charge of nuclear missiles were suspended due to cheating on monthly proficiency tests. While there were monitored practice scenarios ensuring...

NFHS swimmer Owen Wickman gets into position on the starting blocks vs. Riverside Military Academy.

North’s Swim Team Kicks Up Waves

Lisa Couts, Guest Writer December 13, 2013

The Swimming Raiders plunged into the Riverside Military Academy pool on Wednesday November 20th. The waves were kicked up when the girls 400 Freestyle Relay (Kaylyn Thomas SR, Elly Wagner SR, NicoleSullivan...

“Serving in the military is a privilege!” Major Kelly said.

In Their Name: A Day of Honor

Kasey Jo Reed, Staff Writer November 11, 2013

Have you ever heard the phrase the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month? The majority of the people who have don't know that it originates from the signing of the armistice between the allied forces...

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