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EH? PLUS Tribute to WWII hero
Paul Sailer, author of The Oranges are Sweet and the 2012 Minnesota Aviation Writer of the Year, will present a tribute to World War II hero Maj. Don Beerbower at the Grand Rapids Public Library from ...
Posted on 6/12/13 at 12:00 AM
THE PERIPHERY A Native Memorial
On Sunday I was driving south on County Road 18 near Red Wing, MN. Hilly and green, I was enjoying the scenery despite the lousy weather when I saw a middle-aged woman in military gear standing along ...
Posted on 5/29/13 at 8:16 AM
THE NEW FORTY Futures lost and futures won...
Those who are currently serving or have served in the military, those who have a loved one who is serving or has served in the military, and those who have lost a loved one that served in the military...
Posted on 5/27/13 at 10:30 AM
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Armed Forces Day 2013
May 18 is Armed Forces Day. What is it and how did it originate? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members fo...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 10:21 AM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND Army ROTC secures elite Top 10 finish prestigious military event
The team of Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from the University of North Dakota finished sixth overall at this years prestigious Sandhurst Military Skills Competition (SANCOM) held recent...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 8:54 AM
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.
By Patrick Quinn , June 18, 2013
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in elite special operations forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor , June 17, 2013
Joint Chiefs chairman visits embattled nuke base
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reassured hundreds of airmen Monday that recent nuclear weapons missteps at their North Dakota base would be corrected, but he didn't elaborate on the "failures of leadership" he blames for causing the problems.
By James MacPherson , June 17, 2013
GFAFB members have fundraiser “hoorah” to help military families
Seven members of the Grand Forks Air Force Base are relay-running to the Canadian border and back to the air base from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon without stopping. The run raises money for the Fisher House Foundation, a program that provides a “home away from home” for families who are staying with wounded soldiers while they are being treated at VA hospitals.
By Will Beaton , June 14, 2013
Cross-country walk aims to generate dollars, awareness
Each step retired Vietnam veteran Chuck Lewis takes on his 3,300-mile
journey across the United States, he takes for his fallen comrades. Lewis and his three-wheel push cart were easily visible Friday along U.S. Highway 2 as he entered Grand Forks en route to Washington D.C.
By Austin Ashlock , June 14, 2013
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House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill
The House overwhelmingly passed a sweeping, $638 billion defense bill on Friday that imposes new punishments on members of the armed services found guilty of rape or sexual assault as outrage over the crisis in the military has galvanized Congress.
By Donna Cassata and Richard Lardner , June 14, 2013
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Minnesota soldier who gained international attention for his fight against cancer has died
Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Rosemount soldier who became an inspiration to many as he battled terminal cancer for nearly three years, died shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to a post on his Caringbridge site.
By Nathan Hansen , June 14, 2013
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Veteran and his family get bicycles through Wounded Warrior group
With a grin on his face, Mark Jones, 52, of Moorhead perused the rows of bikes at the Ski & Bike Shop in Grand Forks, looking for the perfect “Wizard of Oz” bike, as he said
By Austin Ashlock , June 13, 2013
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Bill to revamp military justice faces uphill fight 
Ambitious legislation to stanch the growing number of sexual assaults in the armed forces by overhauling the military justice system faces an uncertain future due to vigorous objections from senior Defense Department leaders and key members of Congress who are concerned the proposed changes go too far.
By Donna Cassata and Richard Lardner , June 11, 2013
Manning trial resumes as new leak scandal unfolds
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial for giving hundreds of thousands of sensitive documents to WikiLeaks entered its second week Monday in a fresh spotlight cast by a brand-new leak by another low-level intelligence employee.
By David Dishneau and Jessica Gresko , June 10, 2013
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Federal military investment sparked BiOM development
The BiOM Ankle System is the result of the federal government’s investment of tens of millions of dollars in research beginning in 2003 when the U.S. became embroiled in combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to iWalk, the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company that produces it.
By Herald Staff Report , June 09, 2013
US Navy to name ship after ND capital of Bismarck
The USNS Bismarck will be a high-speed transport vessel, the military said. Such ships serve a variety of roles, from providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to supporting special operations forces.
By Associated Press , June 07, 2013
Committee passes bill to address sexual assaults
With broad support from Republicans and Democrats, a House committee Wednesday approved legislation to tackle the growing problem of sexual assault in the armed forces by taking away the power of military commanders to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.
By Donna Cassata and Richard Lardner , June 05, 2013
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Outraged lawmakers address military sexual assault
The outcry over the epidemic of sexual assaults in the military is spurring Congress to act, with a House panel moving ahead on Wednesday on stripping commanders of the ability to overturn convictions in rape and assault cases.
By Donna Cassata and Richard Lardner , June 05, 2013
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