Clallam and Jefferson County funeral home offers compassionate support in veteran funeral planning Planning a burial in a cemetery, whether for veterans or civilians, requires separate arrangements beyond the funeral or cremation services. Families can consult a cemetery specialist, such as Emily ... 01/19/2025 - 11:01 pm | View Link
Funeral, interment of American hero, Medal of Honor recipient at West Point Keep smiling,” were two poignant words offered by Becky Baran, the youngest child of Capt. Paul William “Buddy” Bucha, in a ... 01/17/2025 - 8:06 am | View Link
Presidential Funeral Updates: Jimmy Carter’s Hometown Gives Him a Final Farewell After a family funeral, the 39th president will be buried beside his wife at their home in Plains, Ga. President Biden, one of the five living presidents who attended Mr. Carter’s state funeral ... 01/13/2025 - 4:04 pm | View Link
From Carter’s funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history Inside Washington National Cathedral, the five men who've occupied the Oval Office since 1993 convened for a rare moment together at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral. 01/10/2025 - 4:45 am | View Link
Jimmy Carter funeral updates: 'Definition of integrity,' grandson says President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor former President Jimmy Carter. 01/10/2025 - 1:12 am | View Link
National Guard Soldiers Prepare for Funeral Honors Duty Military Funeral Honors Level 1 training is a five-day course that prepares Soldiers to conduct professional military funeral honors in accordance with service tradition. (Photo Credit: A.J. Coyne ... 01/18/2025 - 5:37 am | View Link
Military funeral honors and the committal service Find out what happens at a military funeral for a Veteran or service member. We carry out memorial services at national cemeteries with dignity and respect. 01/18/2025 - 12:08 am | View Link
What it takes to be a presidential pallbearer WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: U.S. Military Body Bearers carry the casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter into the U.S. Capitol on January 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Carter’s body will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington on January 9. 01/17/2025 - 5:34 pm | View Link
At Carter Funeral, Armed Forces Chorus Showcases the Military's Best ... Music is an integral component of state funerals, allowing each branch of service to honor the departed. On Tuesday, when Carter's remains arrived at Joint Base Andrews, the U.S. Air Force Band ... 01/17/2025 - 1:02 pm | View Link
National Guard Soldiers Prepare for Funeral Honors Duty The five-day Military Funeral Honors Level 1 course prepares Soldiers to conduct professional military funeral honors in accordance with service tradition. “This course is very rewarding,” said Spc. Wercleyson Alves, a North Carolina Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 694th Maintenance Company, 113th Special Troops Battalion, 113th ... 01/17/2025 - 11:43 am | View Link
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
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The moves follow an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs that could touch on everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners.
MELBOURNE — Australian detectives are investigating whether foreign actors are paying criminals to commit antisemitic attacks in the country, police said on Wednesday.
Australia Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw was meeting on Wednesday with state police chiefs to discuss an increase in antisemitic crime in Australia since the war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct.
Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth straight triple in Denver’s 144-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Ball Arena on Tuesday night.
The 3-time MVP filled up the stat sheet, totaling 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to secure his team’s 27th win of the season. He also had a team-high four steals.
“I don’t think any words I say will do him justice,” coach Michael Malone said postgame.
"Four years ago he left Washington in disgrace, but looking at the reception he has received today, he's returned a conquering hero."
It's a satire of legacy media, folks. Trump 2.0 promises a new world order, a world you probably wouldn't want to live in though.
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Michael Steele is really pissed off at how meek and mild the Democrats are at the nominee hearings, and boy, can I relate! This is exactly why I keep yelling about calling your congress persons at (202) 224-3121. The change has to come from the grassroots on up.
"They think we’re playing the 1980s, Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill-kinda kumbaya moment.
Donald ended his first day back in the White House by posting a message on Truth Social to boast of how his team was identifying hundreds of Biden appointees to throw out of office. Lumpy called it an "Official Notice of Dismissal" for four individuals "who are not aligned with our vision to Make America Great Again."
The Lump identified four people in the post.
"Jose Andres from the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, Mark Milley from the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, Brian Hook from the Wilson Center for Scholars, and [former Atlanta Mayor] Keisha Lance Bottoms from the President's Export Council — YOU'RE FIRED!" Donald wrote.
Handsome Old Joe Biden had already issued a preemptive pardon for Milley, who served as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2019 to 2023.
As for Chef José Andrés, he had already resigned since his two-year term was up.