/tags/soldiers soldiers en-US WLRN Mon, 23 May 2022 14:49:30 GMT /news/2022-05-23/a-russian-soldier-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-ukraines-first-war-crimes-trial Vadim Shishimarin, 21, had pleaded guilty last week to shooting an unarmed Ukrainian man in late February. On Monday, a panel of judges in Kyiv sentenced him to life in prison. Mon, 23 May 2022 14:49:30 GMT /news/2022-05-23/a-russian-soldier-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-ukraines-first-war-crimes-trial Rachel Treisman /news/2022-04-26/the-u-s-army-expands-benefits-for-soldiers-who-are-parents The U.S. Army is expanding benefits for both birth and non-birth parents in its force. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:03:32 GMT /news/2022-04-26/the-u-s-army-expands-benefits-for-soldiers-who-are-parents Joe Hernandez /news/2022-01-13/the-army-is-increasing-its-largest-signing-bonus-to-50-000-for-some-new-recruits Until now, the Army has offered a maximum bonus of $40,000. The head of Recruiting Command said the pandemic has made attracting new talent much more of a challenge. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:34:55 GMT /news/2022-01-13/the-army-is-increasing-its-largest-signing-bonus-to-50-000-for-some-new-recruits Jonathan Franklin /news/2021-10-26/13-service-members-killed-in-kabul-attack-honored-with-the-congressional-gold-medal The August attack was one of the deadliest days for American forces in the past decade of the 20-year war in Afghanistan. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:58:25 GMT /news/2021-10-26/13-service-members-killed-in-kabul-attack-honored-with-the-congressional-gold-medal Dave Mistich, Wynne Davis, Scott Neuman /2018-05-26/a-wall-of-poppies-on-the-national-mall-honors-fallen-soldiers In Washington, D.C., a dramatic memorial of bright red flowers pays tribute to men and women who died in uniform. Sat, 26 May 2018 19:08:00 GMT /2018-05-26/a-wall-of-poppies-on-the-national-mall-honors-fallen-soldiers Daniella Cheslow /news/2017-05-22/alachua-county-considers-removing-confederate-statue A confederate statue in Gainesville could be removed from its location in front of the Alachua County administration building.Commissioners could make a… Mon, 22 May 2017 22:07:39 GMT /news/2017-05-22/alachua-county-considers-removing-confederate-statue Matthew Peddie /news/2015-05-20/miami-dade-county-courthouse-honors-the-fallen-this-memorial-day On Tuesday, Miami-Dade County workers honored fallen U.S. soldiers with a tribute at the Miami-Dade County Courthouse.Employees crowded in the county… Wed, 20 May 2015 16:49:26 GMT /news/2015-05-20/miami-dade-county-courthouse-honors-the-fallen-this-memorial-day Lisann Ramos /news/2014-11-11/frances-government-recognizes-us-vets-role-on-french-soil The Star-Spangled Banner was not the only national anthem sung at Tuesday’s Veterans' Day service at the University of Miami.Philippe Létrilliart, the… Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:36:49 GMT /news/2014-11-11/frances-government-recognizes-us-vets-role-on-french-soil /show/topical-currents/2013-11-11/breach-of-trust-the-gap-between-americas-soldiers-and-society 11/11/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents is with 23-year US Army officer and Boston University history professor Andrew Bacevich. He studies military systems,… Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2013-11-11/breach-of-trust-the-gap-between-americas-soldiers-and-society Joseph Cooper