Tag #Veterans

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British Veterans Accuse MoD of Cover-up in 1950s Nuclear Tests

A group of British veterans, led by John Morris, filed a criminal complaint with the Metropolitan Police against the Ministry of Defence, alleging a cover-up of radiation exposure during 1950s nuclear tests on Christmas Island, supported by a 500-page dossier of evidence.

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Ukrainian Amputee Football Tournament Highlights War's Devastating Toll

The Copa de Fútbol de los Fuertes, a football tournament in Kyiv for Ukrainian amputee war veterans, highlights the over 100,000 amputees resulting from the war, the high demand for prostheses (over 1,000 fitted in Kyiv last year), and the use of sports for recovery and reintegration.

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Forgotten Soldiers: Colonial Contributions in WWII

Two readers describe the unacknowledged contributions of millions of Black and Brown soldiers from the British colonies during World War II, highlighting the systemic issues of historical erasure and the lack of recognition for their service, including pension rights.

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Chelyabinsk Region Honors WWII Veterans, Supports Current Servicemen on Victory Day

The Chelyabinsk region is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day by honoring WWII veterans and supporting current servicemen through the governor's "All for Victory" program, which includes providing aid to veterans' families and integrating returning soldiers into public life.

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Britain Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Multi-Day Celebration

Britain celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a multi-day event including a military parade through central London, attended by the Royal Family and featuring Ukrainian soldiers; the celebrations included a speech by Winston Churchill and a tea party for veterans at Buckingham Palace.

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Buttigieg's Iowa Town Hall Signals Potential 2028 Presidential Run

Pete Buttigieg will hold a town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 13th, focusing on the impact of President Trump's policies on veterans; this event, organized with VoteVets Action Fund, is viewed as a possible early step towards a 2028 presidential bid.

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Dunkirk Evacuation: Civilian Boats' Crucial Role

During WWII's Operation Dynamo, hundreds of civilian boats, including Jason Carley's Naiad Errant and RNLI vessels like the Lord Southborough (which rescued 3,400), aided the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, highlighting civilian contributions alongside the Royal Navy.

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Victory Day in Ukraine: Symbolic Gestures Amidst Continued Conflict

On May 9th, 2024, Russian forces in Ukraine marked Victory Day with symbolic actions, including dropping leaflets and displaying ancestral portraits, while Ukraine violated the ceasefire over 5,000 times, highlighting the conflict's historical and ongoing dimensions.

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VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemorated Amidst Ukraine Conflict

Britain held four days of events to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on May 8th, 2024, culminating in a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey where King Charles and Prince William laid wreaths, alongside events in France, Germany, and Russia, reflecting the ongoing war in Ukrai...

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Former Army Officer and Community Leader Mick Biegel Dies at 69

Mick Biegel, a former army officer and commandant of the Essex army cadet force, died aged 69 from cancer; his career involved military service, education, and community work, marked by numerous awards and contributions.

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Ex-Marine's Role in Iraq War Film Highlights Realism and Post-Military Impact

Former Royal Marine Aaron Mackenzie stars in "Warfare," a film based on a 2006 Iraq War mission, praising its accurate portrayal of military life and using his experiences to help children's mental health through drama workshops.

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Florida to Execute Veteran for 1998 Quadruple Murder

Jeffrey Hutchinson, a 62-year-old Army veteran, is to be executed in Florida on Thursday for the 1998 murders of his girlfriend and her three children; he claims innocence and a government conspiracy, despite evidence placing him at the scene.

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