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Trump’s ex-Navy secretary endorses Bloomberg for president

By SARA BURNETT | February 7, 2020

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The former Navy secretary who was fired after criticizing President Donald Trump endorsed Democrat Michael Bloomberg for president on Friday, saying the U.S. needs a leader with integrity who would have “a steady hand on the wheel.”Former...

Review finds heavy use of commando forces led to ethics slip

By ROBERT BURNS and LOLITA C. BALDOR | January 28, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Episodic misconduct and ethical lapses among U.S. special operations forces, like the Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets, stem from a culture that puts too much emphasis on fighting and too little on developing good leaders, an in-depth...

‘Midway’ displays one of history’s greatest battles

By Jacob Roushia | November 18, 2019

The film “Midway” tells the tale of one of the most important events in World War II’s Pacific Theater with strong characters and amazing action. “Midway” focuses on the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and the following Battle of Midway. Throughout...

“Lone Survivor” gives audience a realistic look at war

By Pat Quinn | January 10, 2014

Fans should get ready for a realistic war movie and be moved by "Lone Survivor."This movie is based off a true story written by Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. Ben Foster, known for his roles in “3:10 to Yuma” and “Contraband,”...

Recognize all branches of the military

By AJ Edwards | February 27, 2013

If there is one thing that amuses the heck out of me every time I go home, it’s the constant bickering between my mother, a former Navy officer, and my father, a former Marine. It’s always entertaining hearing the typical “my branch is better than...

Student veteran Levi Kammes served in the United States Marine
Corps for four years and is now a junior anthropology major and
president of the NIU Veterans Club.

Returned soldiers open up on experiences

By Chelsey Boutan | November 10, 2011

While he was working at a Target warehouse, Iraq veteran Levi Kammes was startled one day when he heard the pop, pop, pop of a nail gun. Kammes looked around nervously for a moment, but realized he was in DeKalb, a city about 6,000 miles away from Fallujah,...

Freshman pre-physical therapy major Esequiel Salas receives
information on occupational therapy jobs from Beth Wilcox, a
representative from Allied Health Professionals LLC at the Heath
Professions Job Fair on Monday.

Job fair attracts students interested in health services

By Shelby Devitt | November 7, 2011

Career Services hosted 30 health profession companies at the Heath Professions Job Fair in the Duke Ellington Ballroom Monday. Representatives included hospitals, physical and occupational therapists and Navy and Air Force recruiters. "This is where the...

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

In Focus: What are your thoughts on Veterans Day?

This Thursday marked the occasion in which Americans say thank you to those who served in uniform. Originally called "Armistice Day" to mark the end of World War I, today now honors all veterans, past and present. Earlier in the semester, we asked Northern...

Henry Polito, Commander of the Kenner VFW Post 7732, salutes as the city of Kenner pays tribute to military veterans during the annual Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Veterans Park in Kenner, La. Marine Sgt. Joseph Bovia, who was killed in Afghanistan in August, was remembered. The event also included the presentation of colors by Bonnabel High School's Air Force JROTC Color Guard, guest speaker Cmdr. Tracy S. Day, and patriotic music by the Navy Band New Orleans.

Local businesses, campus celebrate veterans

By Zachary Brictson and Eric Beesley | November 10, 2010

Veterans Day is here and local businesses and the campus community have made preparations to commemorate both retired and active service members. Ceremonies, presentations, special offers and discounts are all a part of the day's events. The DeKalb Public...