
In this Jan. 12, 2018 photo, Viet Nam veteran and multimedia artist Charles Payne works on a wood carving in his home in Sterling, Ill. It's the latter two aspects of his life, the artistry and the spirituality, that have helped Payne cope the past 50 years with the former. "I wasn't wounded by bullets, but by Agent Orange," Payne said. "And then here I am. Still plugging away. My eyes are deteriorating, but my spirit isn't." The Vietnam veteran continues to work despite having health concerns from Agent Orange. (Alex T. Paschal/The Daily Gazette via AP)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District.



Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
Alexander Ovechkin scored goal number 890, but the Washington Capitals fell short, losing to the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday afternoon 8-5 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 30, 2025 (Photos for the Washington Times.)

Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines – all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime Minister Takeru Ishida on Saturday to mark the anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific that ended 80 years ago this week.






