AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
An interactive exhibit opening Wednesday at the National WWII Museum uses artificial intelligence to let visitors hold virtual conversations with images of veterans, including a Medal of Honor winner who died in 2022.
Russian PM to visit Beijing as China renews criticism of Western arms sales to Ukraine
China says Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Beijing next week for talks, marking the latest exchange in a relationship in which Russia is becoming increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support.
Giles Co. WW II Vet, last surviving Maybrook Men brother dies at age 97
World War II veteran John Atkins of Christiansburg died at the age of 97. John was the last surviving brother of the โMaybrook Men,โ which consists of six brothers who fought for America during war time. The name comes from the small neighborhood in Giles County in which they were born and raised.
Experts: Dallas air show crash may lead to more safety rules
While the cause of a deadly collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show to commemorate Veterans Day remains unknown, experts say the accident will likely renew discussion over whether additional safety rules are needed for such events.
US official says Solomon Islands leader 'missed opportunity'
The U.S. deputy secretary of state says the prime minister of the Solomon Islands โmissed an important opportunityโ by failing to attend a memorial service to mark the anniversary of a key World War II battle, amid concerns the South Pacific island nation is building closer ties with China.
Bedford Boys Tribute Center organizes โOperation Bedford Remembersโ for recently deployed troops
Volunteers can sign up to adopt a soldier, then receive their name, birth date, and hometown. You can write to your service member using custom stationery and have opportunities to send care packages overseas.
Veterans Day legislation targets GI Bill racial inequities
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.