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In November 2017, US Rep. Elise M. Stephanik profiled Oakes as part of sharing  the stories of North Country Veterans in honor of Veterans Day. (Facebook)

Last WWII Mohawk Code Talker Has Died

The Watertown Daily Times reports that the last Mohawk World War II Code Talker has died. The upstate paper says Louis Levi Oakes, an enrolled member of the Saint Regis Mohawk tribe, died Tuesday at the age of 94. In […]

by · June 2, 2019 · Uncategorized
The New York Post reports that Army private, Emmanuel Mensah, was home on leave for the first time since he enlisted a year ago, when the building that he

Schumer to Army: Honor Belmont Fire Hero

Schumer Says Mensah, an Immigrant from Ghana, Showed Courage, Sacrifice & Utter Selflessness & Deserves To Be Recognized

by · January 5, 2018 · Military, News
US Military Blackhawk Helicopters Flying over New York City. Credit: YouTube

Look. Up in the sky. It’s…

New York sky-watchers got a treat this morning as a flight of ten military helicopters filled the sky. The US Army conducted a training exercise over New York City earlier today around 11:30 AM. The NYPD announced that due to tomorrow’s blizzard […]

by · March 13, 2017 · Military, News

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association To Hold Annual National Reunion in Springfield, MO

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for veterans who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time.

President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor to Bronx WWI Hero

President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor to Bronx WWI Hero

WASHINGTON, DC – On June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I. Congressional legislation required the Secretaries of […]

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl

Bergdahl Charged With Desertion

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a former Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan, was formally charged on Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the most serious count, the Army […]

by · April 1, 2015 · Domestic News