Former Army Spec. Antoinette Scott of the D.C. National Guard on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, receives from the city government certification that she is the first D.C. woman to be awarded the Purple Heart for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. D.C. Council members Anita Bonds (center) and Mary Cheh (right) presented the certification to Ms. Scott at City Hall. Ms. Cheh is holding Ms. Scott's granddaughter. Photo by Ryan M. McDermott/The Washington Times
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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.
