During the American wars of the 20th Century, close to 900 West Rutland men and women served their country. Incredibly, only 15 lost their lives in military action. This year, the town will honor the KIAs with a display of […]
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Welcome Home music festival planned to honor soldiers
Saturday, Aug. 11, 9:30 a.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—VA sponsors Welcome Home events around the country for returning military service members and their families. On Saturday, Aug. 11, White River Junction VAMC and the Vet Center will be hosting a music festival […]
Is North Korea really the problem?
By David Russell Editor’s note: This commentary is by David Russell of Perkinsville, who is a retired renewable energy and securities consultant and whose writing appears in venues including the The Hill and Huffington Post. Military analysts surmise that North […]
Rep. Job Tate to step down due to military deployment
Scott to appoint new representative By Mark Johnson, VTDigger A Republican state representative from Mendon is stepping down to serve overseas in the military. Rep. Job Tate, who is in his second term, said Friday, March 31, he will be […]
Re-enactor leads hike around Hubbardton Battlefield
Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—Trek around the Hubbardton Battlefield with long-time re-enactor Bob Franzoni on Sunday, Sept. 18 and explore in detail the key points of the battle, military tactics, and some of the key personalities of the battle. […]
The president and the Congress should work together on military intervention
In his speech last week outlining his plans to use military force against the jihadists of the Islamic State, President Obama gave Congress only passing mention. “I have the authority to address the threat from ISIL,” he said. “But I […]
State, local police stocking up with military equipment
State police have acquired 65 military rifles and an 18-ton armored vehicle through a federal program that allows state and local police to acquire surplus material from the military virtually without cost, records show. Local police across the state also […]