Soldiers News
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Moscow -
Russia said on Monday that more than 400 Ukrainian soldiers had crossed over onto its territory to avoid fighting with pro-Kremlin insurgents in the east.
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Los Angeles -
Knowing precisely the microbes present in a wound could greatly aid in the prevention and treatment of infections. This is especially important when dealing with the severe injuries that soldiers can suffer in combat.
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Mikhaylovka -
He had a spark in his eye, a sympathetic smile, and a friendly voice.Major General Igor Kozhin, in charge of Russia's naval aviation, stood outside the military base in Novofedorivka, a village in western Crimea, welcoming Ukrainian soldiers with open ...
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Beijing -
One of the largest city squares in the world, Tiananmen has been the site of political turmoil and draws millions of tourists to see its war memorials, Mao's tomb, museums, government offices, and military parades.
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As new levels of violence are reached in the vicious civil war in the Central African Republic, children are being drawn into the conflict, forced to become soldiers in a fight they know little about, while many more end up suffering unspeakable deaths.
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The United States' army is working to develop smart armor, which would give soldiers "superhuman strength". The army has called upon the technology industry, government labs, as well as academia to help them build the armored suit.
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A string of attacks in Egypt killed nine people, with the deadliest attack taking place in the the city of Ismailia, killing six soldiers.
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Port Elizabeth -
It seems South Africa and the USA are collaborating in training exercises for military troops in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape later this month.
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Portland -
After being found guilty of negligence in the poisoning of at least a dozen US soldiers deployed in Iraq, KBR is insisting that US tax payers foot the bill for damages.
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Beit Jala -
A video has surfaced which shows Israeli Defense Forces opening fire on a group of boys throwing rocks near a school in the Palestinian town of Beit Jala.
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Mocorito -
It has been reported that a 20-year-old Mexican beauty queen was shot dead in a gun battle between drug traffickers and an army patrol, in northern Mexico. However, there is doubt as to the correct identity of the young woman.
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Lisbon -
Holding red cards and banners, thousands of military personnel marched through the streets of Lisbon on Saturday, protesting the austerity measures and budget cuts imposed in Portugal.
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Washington -
As the United States gets ready for Veterans Day, PBS preps for their inaugural broadcast titled "National Salute to Veterans." It airs Nov. 11 on PBS at 7 p.m. CST.
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Military historian and Royal Logistics Corps Museum curator Andrew Robertshaw builds a 60ft WWI trench in his back garden to experience life as a British soldier of the Great War.
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Washington -
Newly declassified documents have been released by the U.S. National Archives showing the United States had knowledge of the slaughter of 22,000 Polish officers and prisoners in the Katyn forest on the western edge of Russia in 1940.
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The New Zealand Defense Force has released a video showing hundreds of its troops, performing a traditional Maori funeral Haka in tribute to their five fallen colleagues who died in Afghanistan.
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Breaking the Silence is an organization formed in 2004, made up of Israeli army veterans. On Saturday, they released a report to the international media on the abuse of Palestinian children.
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London -
As the Olympic Flame finally arrives in London, ready for Olympics 2012, border guards will be going out on strike for 24 hours, just as the Games begin.
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Baker City -
I think an American hero means different things to millions of people around the world who depend upon the United States to help aid them or install freedom and democracy in their country.
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London -
Just 2 weeks before the Olympic Games are due to start, it seems G4S cannot provide sufficient security staff for the event. Now the British Army is being brought in to do the job.
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Fort Bragg -
In a shooting this afternoon at Fort Bragg, N.C., one Soldier is dead and two are injured. The incident occurred during a unit safety brief.
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MSNBC's Chris Hayes sparked controversy and debate when on the eve of Memorial Day, he said that he feels "uncomfortable" calling soldiers killed in action "heroes" because the term is "rhetorically proximate to justifications for more war."
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A U.S. soldier has released photos of soldiers posing with Afghan body parts. He released them to the Los Angeles Times to draw attention to the breakdown in leadership and discipline in the U.S. Army.
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Yesterday Digital Journal reported on the arrest of 19-year-old Azhar Ahmed, in connection with a comment that he made on Facebook. Now the hate comments and pages start in revenge.
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A teenager has been arrested for allegedly making comments on Facebook about the deaths of six British soldiers in Afghanistan last week.
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Yola -
The decision of the authorities in Adamawa State to impose a 24-hour curfew came after soldiers shot two Christian youths protesting killings by Boko Haram gunmen. Authorities fearing that the incident could spark off violent protests imposed a curfew.
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Fort Bragg -
President Obama on Wednesday fulfilled his campaign promise to end the war in Iraq when he formally marked its end with a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Obama welcomed the troops home and thanked them for their dedication and service.
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London -
According to new research, family violence can have the same impact on children’s brains as battlefield danger has on soldiers.
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British sailors returning from deployment showed their Christmas spirit in a video posted on YouTube where, and with the help of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas," the men and women aboard the HMS Ocean spread their holiday cheer around the world.
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Today millions of people around the world are offering a tribute to veterans and soldiers who lost their lives to war. On the 11th hour of the 11th minute, participants will take a moment of silence to honour fallen soldiers.
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Soldiers Image
Rebels celebrate inside the 'Bab Al Aziziya' compound in Tripoli, Libya Ammar Abd Rabo
A photo of some soldiers in training reviewing their oaths. Integration back into civilian life is a hurdle for the majority of troops but a new study may help a few with their own struggle. Heather Crockett Via Wikimedia
Military protest in Lisbon, Portugal on November 10, 2012 Video screen capture
Photo shows Darnall Hospital at the US Army base at Fort Hood, Texas, where many victims of Wednesday's shooting were taken. Michael Heckman/Wikimedia Commons
Israeli soldiers filing into a helicopter IDFOnline
U.S. Army Korea (Historical Image Archive)
Tourists leave Tiananmen Square to pass beneath the famous gate to the Forbidden City
The special bouquet for the soldiers in heaven.
Ukrainian government soldiers sit on an armoured vehicle as they take up a position in a sunflower field south of Donetsk on July 10, 2014 Dominique Faget, AFP
This year's remembrance day featured women, as these ladies make very clear.
US and South African soldiers from SA Armour Formation stand in front of a South Africn Olifant Mk1a tank. US Army Africa
Photo of Staff Sergeant James Hunter is on display near the Journalists Memorial at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. U.S. Army
U.S. Army Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment prepare for a early morning mission out of Contingency Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq expertinfantry
Military protest in Lisbon, Portugal on November 10, 2012 Video screen capture
These three servicemen came to lay their wreaths at the same time, then waited while the third caught up, and made the salute together. Well disciplined, I thought and a worthy tribute.
Soldiers on the Great Wall
Vietnamese soldiers GoGap
U.S. Marines conduct rifle movement drills during sustainment training aboard the USS Iwo Jima DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Petersheim, U.S. Marine Corps
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