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Bloody Culloden, 1746 | HistoryNet

Bloody Culloden, 1746 | HistoryNet

HistoryNet — This close-quarters clash on a windswept moor would challenge the Scottish clan tradition and direct the course of British rule.

'Sham' investigations: Docs, nurses investigated at VA hospital

'Sham' investigations: Docs, nurses investigated at VA hospital

News Journal — At least eight nurses and two highly paid doctors have been relegated to administrative work instead of tending to patients at the Wilmington VA Medical Center - in apparent retribution for internally raising concerns about staffing shortages and patient care.

D-Day heroes' deeds survive march of time

D-Day heroes' deeds survive march of time

News Journal — A final farewell for a Delaware combat veteran of the D-Day invasion.

A World of Hurt

A World of Hurt

HistoryNet — Perhaps as many as 110 million unexploded mines remain buried in and around former and current fields of conflict, and continue to claim victims and disrupt life worldwide.

Two youth sports complexes, 40 miles apart

Two youth sports complexes, 40 miles apart

News Journal — A tale of two planned youth athletic complexes, each hoping to compete for regional and national tournaments despite their relative proximity.

After death, VA persists to collect 59 cents

After death, VA persists to collect 59 cents

News Journal — The widow of a deceased veteran is surprised to learn her late husband remains eligible to receive VA health benefits.

For farmer George Lynam, 'it was his time'

For farmer George Lynam, 'it was his time'

News Journal — Family and friends remember a much-respected Delaware farmer who died in a freak work accident.

Photo exhibition echoes Wyeth's vision

Photo exhibition echoes Wyeth's vision

News Journal (Delaware Online) — Creative photo imagery evoking the work of Andrew Wyeth is on display in - and around - the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pa.

Next-generation breakthroughs developed at UD threatened by budget uncertainty

Next-generation breakthroughs developed at UD threatened by budget uncertainty

News Journal — Government-funded University of Delaware researchers look to ease the infantryman's back-breaking load.

Heroin: A Deadly Dilemma

Heroin: A Deadly Dilemma

The News Journal — The crackdown on black market opioids has intensified Delaware's heroin epidemic.

Heroin: A Deadly Dilemma, p.2

Heroin: A Deadly Dilemma, p.2

The News Journal — Delaware's heroin epidemic, continued.

Emotions run deep for military's mortuary workers

Emotions run deep for military's mortuary workers

USA Today — The flood of war dead has slowed. But the work remains an emotionally demanding experience.

Dover mortuary works to redeem itself after 2011 scandal

Dover mortuary works to redeem itself after 2011 scandal

USA Today — Workers and officials at the Dover Port Mortuary say they've changed procedures and moved forward in the wake of the 2011 scandal over the handling of troops' remains.

McMichael v. United States DoD

McMichael v. United States DoD

Navy Times — Successful appeal for records in which U.S. District Court (DC) rejects U.S. Strategic Command's initial "Glomar" response.

A life once lost is found again

A life once lost is found again

The News Journal — Family rejoices as the remains of a son lost in a long-ago air crash are found on an Alaskan glacier.

A life once lost is found again, p.2

A life once lost is found again, p.2

The News Journal — A life once lost, continued.

The Battle on the Home Front: Special Courts Turn to Vets to Help Other Vets

The Battle on the Home Front: Special Courts Turn to Vets to Help Other Vets

abajournal.com — Judges and other legal officials emerge as strong advocates of alternative-treatment courts for veterans.

Military History Book Review: In the Graveyard of Empires | HistoryNet

Military History Book Review: In the Graveyard of Empires | HistoryNet

HistoryNet — Afghanistan has a long, long history of foiling invaders - from armies as capable as those of Alexander the Great to the multi-capable forces of the United States.

Mabus favors letting women work on submarines

Mabus favors letting women work on submarines

Navy Times — Navy secretary echoes Joint Chiefs chairman's call to gender-integrate the submarine force.

Sometimes beauty has an uncommon face

Sometimes beauty has an uncommon face

Navy Times — A difficult life now, and in the years ahead, is the reality for a young Navy family - and, especially, for its youngest.

Official report: USS San Francisco accident

Official report: USS San Francisco accident

harpgamer.com — Navy releases report on the attack submarine San Francisco's 2005 collision with an undersea mountain in the Pacific.

Obama reaffirms mission of better treatment for vets

Obama reaffirms mission of better treatment for vets

Gannett News Service — The Obama administration has made significant pro-veteran moves but needs to improve transitioning vets into post-service life, the president told reporters at the White House.

Tomahawk launch lights up the sky

Tomahawk launch lights up the sky

Navy Times — A Navy cruiser launches 13 cruise missiles, and the Iraq war begins.

Terrorist Attack In Yemen -- One Year Later

Terrorist Attack In Yemen -- One Year Later

dailypress.com — The inside story of how the crew of the USS Cole saved their slowly sinking ship following a terrorist bomb attack in Aden, Yemen.
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