Like most line-of-duty deaths of our nation’s cops, we learn about their personal lives, their military service, their parenting skills, their spirituality, basically who was wearing that badge and what …
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It’s wedding season and one Marine veteran and his bride made news with the theme they chose for their big day. In Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jeff and Audra Johnson had their …
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If you look at the legacy of the Texas billionaire and Naval Academy grad Ross Perot, who died on Tuesday, it isn’t surprising that one of his last political acts …
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Mass. Bill Seeks to Legalize EMTs Treating Line-of-Duty Injured Police K9s
A bill proposed in Massachusetts grabbed me because of the heartstrings I harbor for animals in general and because of the experiences working among police canines in particular. I wear …
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Live PD-Featured Hero Cop Murdered During Foot Pursuit
Last night, a Mission, Texas policeman previously showcased on the popular reality-TV show “Live PD” was flagged down by the mother of a 33-year-old man (her son) whose behavior she …
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National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperCalibre Press, one of the nation’s premier law enforcement training companies, has announced a partnership with the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame (NLEOHF). Calibre Press and the NLEOHF …
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Medal of Honor to be Awarded to First Living Recipient from Iraq War
Sources close to former Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia have confirmed that the White House will be upgrading Bellavia’s Silver Star for actions during the 2004 Battle of Fallujah to …
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For one day, one column, let’s put away the noise. Forget the president, Congress, the border wall, the whole thing. For a moment in your mind’s eye perhaps you can …
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Double Amputee Marine Completes Brutal Recon Challenge
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterHow would you like to volunteer for a 30-mile mountain hike in sunny southern California? What if you also had to carry a rifle and 50-pound rucksack? What if I …
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June 2, 2019 is National Cancer Survivors Day and myriad walks and runs are held to honor those who have beaten back the scourge of cancer affliction. Uplifting and bittersweet …