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Honors May 3, 2016

Mississippi burial set for US soldier killed in Korean War

The remains of an American soldier who fought in the Korean War have been identified and will be buried near his parents in his north Mississippi hometown.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

The only ship left in the US Navy that has sunk an enemy ship is 217 years old

The only ship left in the U.S. Navy fleet that has sunk an enemy vessel is made of wood.

Military Families May 3, 2016

Medal of Honor recipient, 91, works to expand monuments for Gold Star families

For 91-year-old Medal of Honor recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams, the idea of building monuments to honor families of the fallen came some 70 years ago, when a plane carrying his closest childhood friend and Air Force serviceman disappeared over an Indian jungle during World War II -- never to be found.

Military Families May 3, 2016

World War II memorial to two veterans washes up on New Jersey shore

A World War II memorial washed up on the New Jersey shore this summer and now officials are scrambling to find the owner.

TERROR May 3, 2016

Army chaplain from Texas wins national prize to deliver 9/11 sermon at chapel by ground zero

An Army chaplain has won a national prize for an original sermon he'll be delivering on Sept. 11 at a chapel near ground zero.

Veterans May 3, 2016

Lester K. Metz, fought during D-Day, dead at 98

Lester K. Metz, an army veteran who took part in the D-Day invasion and later worked as a rocket powder manufacturer, died Sunday in his Salt Lake City home, his family told the Associated Press. He was 98.

Honors May 3, 2016

Colo. school district won't allow high school football team to honor fallen soldiers on jerseys

A school district in Colorado denied a high school football team's request to honor the military by wearing the names of fallen service members on the back of their jerseys, saying it would open the door to similar requests from other causes.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Apache helicopter pilot, military police officer are 1st Army women to pass Ranger School

An Apache helicopter pilot from Texas and a military police officer from Connecticut are the first women to complete the Army's grueling Ranger School, families of the soldiers confirmed Wednesday.

MILITARY May 3, 2016

Ohio veteran, 91, gets France's highest civilian honor for his military service in WWII

A 91-year-old military veteran in western Ohio has been awarded France's highest civilian honor for his service during World War II.

Veterans May 3, 2016

22 unclaimed veterans laid to rest in Utah

The unclaimed remains of 22 military veterans who died in Utah as long ago as 1996 were laid to rest on Saturday, as a large crowd came to pay the departed soldiers a final tribute.

Honors May 3, 2016

Marines killed in Tenn. shooting eligible for Purple Heart if gunman had terror ties, report says

The four Marines who were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Navy Operational Support Center reportedly will only be eligible to receive a Purple Heart award if the FBI declares the shooter had ties to a terror organization.