Posted: May 17, 2024 Slug: NR-Vietnam-War-movie-Summerhouse-filming-in-Danbury Joseph TucciNew Haven Register, Conn.(TNS) May 17—The creators of a new film that chronicles the journey of a young man who questions his loyalties during the Vietnam War draft are looking to fill out the cast with actors from around Connecticut. The movie will... Read more
Los Angeles creates holiday for actress who called for the execution of American troops
FeaturedWIB historyWIB politics May 6, 2024
Andrew SheelerThe Sacramento Bee(TNS) ‘JANE FONDA DAY:’ JUST DESSERTS OR JUST A DEBACLE? On April 30, 1975, Saigon fell, bringing an end to the Vietnam War — a brutal conflict that saw the deaths of tens of thousands of American service members and millions of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians. On April 30, 2024,... Read more
The Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the Marines, might be rebuilt as a tavern and restaurant
FeaturedWIB history April 30, 2024
Michael KleinThe Philadelphia Inquirer(TNS) Apr. 29—National Park Service rangers in the historic district field questions all day from visitors. One of the most-asked is: “Where is Tun Tavern?” In 1775, the Tun was the birthplace of what became the U.S. Marine Corps, hosting sign-ups by the Delaware River at what is now Penn’s... Read more
Could the Navy’s ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ make a ship disappear — and teleport?
FeaturedWIB historyWIB sea April 11, 2024
Sean Adams pennlive.com Much has been made of unidentified flying objects over the years, including a testimony before Congress last year. But what about unusual floating objects? One supposed supernatural event focuses on Navy ships stationed in Philadelphia during World War II, and a rumored secret experiment that would... Read more
Veterans and parents of 33 Marines killed 20 years ago reunite for the anniversary of infamous battle
FeaturedWIB history April 9, 2024
The Orange County Register(TNS) Veterans of Camp Pendleton’s 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines gathered Saturday, April 6, at Park Semper Fi in San Clemente to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Ramadi and remember 33 fallen troops. The event, which was expected to draw hundreds, 33 Gold Star parents and past commanding officers, included an installation... Read more
“He feared no man:” Army Ranger who was awarded Medal of Honor dies at 97
FeaturedWIB history April 8, 2024
Mark RiceColumbus Ledger-Enquirer, Ga.(TNS) Apr. 8—Retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient who brought honor to Columbus, Ga. by residing there and continuing to serve the military and community as a volunteer, has died. Puckett died Monday morning peacefully in his sleep while at home with his wife, National Infantry... Read more
Last survivor of the battleship USS Arizona that sunk during Pearl Harbor bombing has died
FeaturedWIB historyWIB sea April 2, 2024
James QueallyLos Angeles Times(TNS) Lou Conter, the last survivor of the battleship USS Arizona, which sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, died at his home in Grass Valley, California, on Monday. He was 102. Conter — who was just 20 years old on the morning... Read more
World War II Navy ship might be used to house homeless veterans in California
FeaturedWIB historyWIB sea March 26, 2024
Barry EberlingNapa Valley Register, Calif.(TNS) Mar. 26—A World War II-era ship born along the Napa River and tested in harrowing Navy and Coast Guard missions by the dozens looks to have a better future than the scrap heap. Mark “Doc” Avraham is spearheading efforts to care for the decommissioned boat — named the USS Shackle while... Read more
Americans pledge their support of Osama Bin Laden’s 9/11 attacks in new viral trend
FeaturedWIB cultureWIB historyWIB politics November 16, 2023
TikTok users have reportedly discovered the manifesto of Osama Bin Laden twenty-two years after its release— and the outcome isn’t what you’d suspect. The sudden rash of “aware” TikTokers have been trending on both the Chinese social media platform as well as on Twitter/X, particularly in relation to how... Read more
CIA paid prostitutes to drug Americans after they lured them in with the promise of sex
FeaturedWIB history October 31, 2023
By Andy Wolf It’s no secret that the Central Intelligence Agency is the home of dirty tricks, espionage, and questionable activities to achieve dubious means. From declassified documents outlining their clandestine deeds to being caught in the act, the CIA is the embodiment of the phrase “Exitus Acta Probat”... Read more
