Emma Didlake, 110, was the oldest know veteran in the United States of America. She died on Sunday, one month after meeting President Obama.
2015 Brenau University graduate Debra Cooper didn't know that she was in for the surprise of her life during her graduation ceremony. As she sat waiting to receive her diploma for a Master of Occupational Therapy degree, she believed her daughter, Staff Sgt. Markita James, was serving in Afghanistan.
After a three month review, the US Military is changing the rules about approved hairstyles for female service members after guidelines that came out earlier this year were accused of being racially biased. Previously, twists and large braids were banned, but now female troops will be able to wear more types of two-strand twists and braided styles.
Meet an American hero whose name you might not know. While other prisoners of war like Senator John McCain and Jessica Lynch are heralded for their bravery, countless others remain relegated to the background. Tales of their heroism don't fit neatly into the traditional American narrative of service and sacrifice.
