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The Nevada Appeal, the Silver States oldest continuously run newspaper, first published on May 16, 1865.

On August 15, 1945, above the skies of Tokyo, 1st. Lt. Philip Schlamberg, a 19-year-old Jewish honor student from Brooklyn, was the last American serviceman to die in the US military’s final combat mission over Japan.

On August 15, 1945, above the skies of Tokyo, 1st. Lt. Philip Schlamberg, a 19-year-old Jewish honor student from Brooklyn, was the last American serviceman to die in the US military’s final combat mission over Japan.

The U.S. Air Force has conducted its first commercial air-to-air refueling of a fighter jet in a proof-of-concept demonstration.

Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2022.

US Defense Department records show 291,557 American deaths in World War II during nearly four years of involvement in the conflict.

Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2022.

A group of A-10s deployed the Middle East last month to help deter Iran and its proxies amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

The drone strikes have continued as the region has been roiled by factional violence in recent months and amid heightened attacks and tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas war.

A career F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base on Wednesday after its previous commander announced he will retire early next year.