In this image taken Tuesday, June 16, 2020, and released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, one of two Russian Tu-95 bombers is escorted off the coast of Alaska by a U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter. NORAD planes escorted the two Russian Tu-142s during their four-hour flight. Military officials say the Russian jets never left international airspace but did come within 50 miles of Alaskas northern coast at one point. (North American Aerospace Defense Command 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.
