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Anne Robson, believed to be Scotland’s oldest living WWII female veteran, dies at 108

World War II changed the course of history, and to this day we owe our gratitude to the people who fought for freedom all those decades ago. We’re lucky to still have veterans of the ...

Warning issued after razor blades found on vehicles

Despite wanting to believe that there’s good in every human, more and more am I convinced that the evil forces in this world are winning the race. Stories like this one, from Temecula in California, ...

Happy Birthday, Ruth! One of the last living female WWII veterans celebrates a milestone birthday

When she was just 11 years old, Ruth, whose nickname is Buttercup, came to the United States from Denmark with her family. According to KSAT, the entire voyage took 10 days. The year was 1926. ...

WWII veteran asks for 100 cards for his 100th birthday — let’s make it happen

James South, from Watauga, Texas, will turn 100 next month on October 7. It’s a huge milestone birthday, but James isn’t asking for anything extraordinary or expensive. Instead, he just wants some birthday cards: “Hello! My name ...

America’s oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 110th birthday – let’s hear it for him

Happy birthday Lawrence Brooks, who at 110 is the nation's oldest WWII veteranhttps://t.co/ALPqs1MVXB pic.twitter.com/YvPc6mm7Dr — Marine Corps Times (@Marinetimes) September 12, 2019 The 110-year-old Brooks served initially as a servant to three white officers within ...

U.S. WWII vet and French woman reunite 75 years after falling in love

The beautiful scene unfolded in France on the day that marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing. French TV crews filmed K.T. (Kara Troy) Robbins and Jeannine Pierson as they met each other for ...

101-year-old WWII veteran commissions grandson during Air Force Academy graduation

Walter and his son, William, traveled from their home in New York to Colorado so Walter could commission his grandson, Joseph. “I’m so excited for him,” William said. “He’s fulfilling his dream, and he was so ...

95-year-old WWII veteran will finally graduate from high school after waiting almost 80 years

While he was in school, per his family, Charles was an accomplished student. He was Junior Class President, lettered in three different sports, and was a successful boxer. However, he heard the call of duty ...

Woman’s world-record holding nails grew to be 33 inches long because of a bet

So how and why did Elena grow out her nails? According to the young woman the decision stemmed from a bet. One of her friends reportedly bet that she couldn’t grow her nails out longer than ...

99-year-old WWII veteran will participate in graduation 70 years after earning degree

In 1943, Johnson made history when she enlisted in the United States Army. She became part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women’s Army Corps, which was the only all-black female battalion stationed ...