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Congress honors World War II female pilots Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:25PMWASHINGTON -- They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Forgotten WWII flygirls soar Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:48PMWASHINGTON -- The flygirls are in another place now, most of them, nearly seven decades after they served their country as the pioneering World War II pilots known as WASPs.
Man acquitted in death of Rice basketball player Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:07PMA former Marine was acquitted Wednesday in the stabbing death of a Rice University basketball player during a 2007 fight outside a College Station bar.
Moldova planning to get rid of Soviet-era army uniforms, posts new designs online Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:00AMDefense Minister Vitalie Marinuta recently posted an announcement on the Ministry's website, announcing that the Government seeks to change the Moldovan military's uniforms. "The specific nature of some activities and missions requires changing the equipment norms of National Army military staff. At the same time, National Army military members are equipped with uniforms based on Soviet-era ...
NNMC Fire Department Dedicates New Engine Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:53AMThe National Naval Medical Center’s Fire Depar-tment recently obtained a shiny, new fire engine. To honor their long-standing traditions in the firefighting community, firefighters commemorated the engine last week with a dedication ceremony.
Wartime Wasps receive long-overdue recognition Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:21AMWASHINGTON - They flew planes during World War II but were not considered "real" military pilots.No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fares...
Blue Hills adventurer goes to Olympics Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:01AMDave Hodgdon, who lives in Randolph and runs Blue Hill Adventure, which runs canoe trips and hikes for the Canton Recreation Department, went to Vancouver last month as one of about 16,000 volunteers.
Wartime Wasps receive long-overdue recognition Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:32AMWASHINGTON - They flew planes during World War II but were not considered real military pilots.
WASP's Have Their Day In The Sun Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:32AMWASP's finally recognized with award ceremony on Capitol Hill.
Blue Crabs To Take On 'Heroes Of The Diamond' April 16 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:29AMFor a consecutive season, the United States Military All-Stars baseball team will take the field at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Agion Active Creates A Competitive Edge For Uniform Manufacturers Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:14AMFor uniform manufacturers looking to distinguish themselves and deliver a competitive advantage to their customers, Agion Technologies now offers Agion Active, the first and only dual action textile treatment that effectively eliminates odor in and around garments
WASPs get medals for their mettle Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:49AMFROM THE BLADE'S NEWS SERVICES WASHINGTON - Macie Jo Wheelis, 91, has had a colorful life. A pioneering female aviator, she was one of the 1,102 Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II. She played golf with the legendary Byron Nelson, was a Dallas bowling champ, and a West Texas racehorse breeder and owner. Ms. Wheelis, who uses a wheelchair and is a little hard of hearing, has lost none ...
Thai-ASEAN News Network Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:04AMThe deputy prime minister in charge of national security and the Army chief confirm that the government is fully prepared to deal with the upcoming red-shirt rally and emphasize that a coup will not happen even if bloodshed occurs.
Thailand Deploys 50,000 Strong Force To Maintain Order During Protests Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:02AMBANGKOK: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Thursday said that the deployment of 30,000 unarmed military, 10,000 police and 10,000 civilian volunteers to maintain order in the...
Top of the News Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:57AMWASHINGTON - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Eugene woman among female WWII aviators honored Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:46AMWASHINGTON — They flew planes during World War II but weren’t considered “real” military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home. These aviators — all women — got long-overdue recognition …
Colorado women honored with the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:16AMThe last of a corps of pioneering women pilots gathered in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, a belated and pomp-filled recognition of their historic role as the first American women to fly military aircraft.
Green zone Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:14AMThe color green is a serious multitasker. It speaks for St. Patrick's Day and blooming spring, tranquility and jealousy, healthy food and greed - all at once.
U.S. finally salutes World War II fly girls Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:51AMElinore Owen Pyle wanted to fly ever since she was a little girl. Ethel Jones Sheffler got hooked on airplanes in her early 20s. Their love of the open skies eventually led the two Wisconsin women to make history as volunteer female pilots during World War II.
Ex-Marine not guilty Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:35AMFormer Marine Ronald Andrew Johnson has carried the burden of an accused murderer for almost three years after fatally stabbing a Rice University basketball player on Northgate in 2007.But on Thursday, he will return to his construction science class ...
WWII’s WASPs get congressional medals Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:28AMMore than 1,110 women pilots were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday to salute their World War II service when they flew military aircraft in noncombat missions.
An honor for WASPs Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:23AMThey flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Female WWII pilots get Congress' top civilian honor Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:22AMFrom wire reports WASHINGTON They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
Female pilots honored for war efforts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:04AMWASHINGTON - They flew planes during World War II but werent considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.These aviators -...
Remembering Gallia’s Heroes: Military Museum a treasure trove of history Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:48PMGALLIPOLIS — The Military Museum located at the Gallia County Historical and Genealogical Society is truly one of the county’s hidden treasures. And if you haven’t stopped by to explore it at least...
Female World War II pilots honored with Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:22PMWASHINGTON - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots.
Congressional Gold Medal presented to 200 World War II female aviators Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:18PMThey flew planes during World War II but weren’t considered “real” military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty.
School's 100th year one for the books Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:13PMHistorical research taught Madonna Wise quite a bit about Zephyrhills High, but she says not much can top the story of the Class of 1946, which left an unusual legacy.
Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:25PMThey flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.
NATO and KLA Terrorists Have Small Lovers’ Quarrel Over Weapons Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:24PMThe Kosovo Security Force (KSF), the pretentious modern and revised name of the KLA, and the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR) have restored relations, a day after members of the security force showed their weapons in public.
Female WWII pilots get overdue recognition Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:00PMPioneering aviators, including Long Beach woman, awarded Congressional Gold Medal in Washington. Photo Gallery
Bomber's death fresh blow to Indonesia militants Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:09PMCANBERRA/JAKARTA - A suspected mastermind of the Bali bombings was killed in a police raid in Indonesia in the latest blow to an Islamist militant movement in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Jasper Grays to give concert in Pella Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe Pella Public Library is sponsoring a concert by the Jasper Grays Civil War Singers, a group of Newton men who perform music of the 1861-65 era in period dress.
Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:07PMWASHINGTON, D.C. - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home. These aviators - all women - got long-overdue recognition on Wednesday. They received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor given by Congress ...
Female WWII US aviators honored with gold medal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:55PMThey flew planes during World War II but were not considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home. These aviators — all women — got long-overdue recognition on Wednesday on Capitol Hill.
Gift That Lasts A Lifetime Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:37PMGlenview resident Dan Siculan knows a thing or two about sketching portraits and architectural paintings. The 87-year-old artist has had a flair for using a pencil since he was four years old.
Model planes preserve history Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27PMIt was 1968 when Pat Murphy first saw a Spitfire at an air show in Ontario. The beauty of the aircraft captured his imagination.
BC BREAKING NEWS : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:23PMThe centrepiece of Pat Murphy’s display depicts a Spitfire being readied for a mission. Each of 35 aircraft displayed at the Vancouver Island Military Museum is carded with details about its generation, squadron and pilot.
Indonesia arrests two in Java over Aceh militants Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:13PMJAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian police have arrested two men on the island of Java who are suspected of supplying weapons to an Islamist group authorities have been hunting in Aceh province, the national police chief said on Monday.
Veterans on the front lines fighting phony donation collectors Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42PMFlorida lawmakers want to put a stop to people impersonating military veterans when soliciting donations.
Retired Army general to lead TSA Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29PMGen. Robert Harding is Obama's second pick after Erroll Southers withdrew consideration in Jan.
Stolen valor is offensive Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:24PMThose who wear unearned miitary medals are a sad lot, writes Jonathan Turley, but should they be treated like criminals?
JIM RILEY: Disrespecting America Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:17PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Interesting primary election we had here in Texas. You have to hand it to Rep. Mike Conaway and his team. Congratulations and kudos.When I was in the military (Army), as an enlisted man and officer, I was taught that it was illegal to be in our uniforms in any kind of political advertisement, but Conaway must know about a change in the law since he used airmen at Goodfellow ...
Indonesia arrests two for arming Aceh militants Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:04PMIndonesian police have arrested two men on the island of Java who are suspected of supplying weapons to an Islamist group authorities have been hunting in Aceh province, the national police chief said yesterday.
Community calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Light bulbs power Venezuela out of electricity crisis Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:51PMThe BBC's Will Grant reports on Venezuela's efforts to tackle its electricity crisis by distributing free light bulbs.
Power-sharing Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:50PMLightbulb switch offers Venezuela hope in a crisis
Nazis tried to infiltrate boy scouts Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:26PMLord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, was once quite keen on the idea of his organisation forging close links with the Nazis' Hitler Youth movement, according to leaked MI5 documents.
how Hitler Youth's cycling tours caused panic in prewar Britain Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:24PMThe front page of the Lincolnshire, Boston and Spalding Free Press from 3 August, 1937. Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement, was invited to meet Adolf Hitler after holding friendly ta...
Nazis tried to infiltrate boy scouts Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:18PMLord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, was once quite keen on the idea of his organisation forging close links with the Nazis' Hitler Youth movement, according to leaked MI5 documents.The colonial warrior, whose best-selling...