Tag: Soldier

Egyptian soldier killed in Israel border incident

An Egyptian soldier has been killed in an incident involving Egyptian and Israeli troops in the border area near Rafah. The Egyptian and Israeli militaries are investigating what happened. Israeli media say there was an exchange of fire, but there are few other details and no reports of Israeli casualties. Tensions between Egypt and Israel […]

Remains of Charleston soldier killed in WWII identified

May 24—The expression commonly used within the U.S. military, “No man left behind,” continues to ring true today. Thanks in part to modern science, some previously unidentified military personnel who were killed while serving as far back as World War II are finally being honored for making the ultimate sacrifice. The remains of World War […]

Ukraine’s soldier musicians thank America, urge more help

Ukrainian opera singer Yurii Ivaskevych traded his tuxedo for military fatigues to fight the Russian invasion. When he lost his leg in a mine explosion last year, music called him again. Ivaskevych, 51, is a member of Cultural Forces, a recently created Ukrainian military unit that consists of professional musicians who perform for soldiers on […]

Trial of soldier accused of killing grandparents in Chester County continues

CHESTER, SC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Alex Scott wore a suit jacket for his second day in court and he continued to take extensive notes while testimony continued in his 2020 double murder trial. The former military soldier is accused of shooting and killing his grandfather, 61-year-old Gene Rogers, and great-grandmother, 78-year-old Billie Rogers, Gene […]