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Ernest Marvel, WWII Army Veteran, shows off photos from a party Aug. 2, 2022, in Frankford, Del.

WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor

Ernest Marvel was awarded the French Legion of Honor in July — almost 80 years after he helped liberate the country from the Germans in World War II.

By Shannon Marvel McNaught, The News Journal

20 months ago

US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack

The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.

By Rachel Nostrant and Howard Altman

2 years ago

WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday

A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.

2 years ago

Army veteran of WWII receives French Legion of Honor

The 98-year-old World War II veteran took part in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge.

3 years ago

Japan, US, France hold military drill eyeing China presence

The three nations’ first joint drills on Japanese soil — dubbed “ARC21” — come as they seek step up military ties amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

3 years ago

US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise

The Group Arabian Sea Warfare Exercise will see ships from the four countries conduct drills in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

3 years ago