FILE - This July 16, 2014 file photo shows a Mine-Resistant, Ambush Protected vehicle in front of police headquarters in Watertown, Conn. The Los Angeles Unified School District police department received a MRAP vehicle like this one through a federal program. Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, the leader of the nation's largest sheriff's department, says federal officials should reconsider the curtailment of a program that provided surplus military equipment to local law enforcement. McDonnell said Wednesday, May 17, 2017 that the equipment would help ensure officers are safe when responding to active shooters and terrorist attacks. (The Republican-American, Steven Valenti, via AP, File)
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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.
